Criminal justice is a top issue in state legislatures this year

U.S. – Criminal justice has emerged as one of the most wide-ranging and politically charged areas on lawmakers’ agendas in this year’s state legislative sessions. Across the country, legislators are weighing proposals that affect nearly every part
Mule deer lethally removed from captive elk facility will be donated to local food banks

IDAHO – Over the past few months, Idaho Fish and Game has removed 82 wild mule deer from inside a high-fenced captive elk facility in Game Management Unit 60A. During the 2025 hunting season, hunters on adjacent
Family Promise Hosts President’s Day Clothing and Shoes Giveaway in Pullman

PULLMAN, WA – Family Promise of the Palouse in Pullman is giving back to the community this President’s Day with a clothing and shoes giveaway. Items will be distributed at no cost, inviting all community members to
Taxpayer group urges Trump, Congress to confront rising federal debt

U.S. – A national taxpayer advocacy group is calling on President Donald Trump and Congress to address the nation’s rising debt, warning that interest payments and long-term spending commitments are putting increasing pressure on the federal budget.
Climate and energy experts praise Trump’s Endangerment Finding repeal

U.S. – Climate and energy experts have praised President Donald Trump’s recent elimination of former President Barack Obama’s Endangerment Finding, with several noting the freedom the action will bring to the auto industry and others stating this
Seattle settles for $29M with family of student killed by speeding police officer

SEATTLE, WA – On Tuesday, a judge will decide whether or not to approve a $29 million settlement between the city of Seattle and the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India who, in
Oregon looks to regulate AI chatbots

OREGON – Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to address the next emerging technology’s effects on youth, Oregon lawmakers contend. Sen. Lisa Reynolds, D-Portland, and the Senate Early Childhood and
Bats Stay Hot, Pitching Excels as No. 21 Warrior Baseball Secures Series Against TAMUT

LEWISTON, ID – No. 21 Lewis-Clark State Baseball secured the series win over Texas A&M-Texarkana on Friday with a twin bill sweep of the Eagles. The Warriors took game one 8-2 after late-inning home runs ignited the
LC State Women’s Tennis Opens Busy Weekend with Win Over Yotes

LEWISTON, ID – Warrior Women’s Tennis opened its busy weekend with a 6-1 victory over in-state rival College of Idaho in the Tennis Center on Friday. LC State took two of three doubles matches and five singles
WA Fish and Wildlife saga deepens with claims of collusion

A previously undisclosed memo suggests two current commissioners were coordinating with a conservation group. Those named deny the allegations and say the document is defamatory and riddled with falsehoods WASHINGTON STATE – Two members of the