U.S. Education Department Urges Colleges to Strengthen Student Loan Default Prevention
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday issued new guidance urging colleges and universities to strengthen efforts aimed at reducing federal student loan defaults. The guidance reminds institutions of higher education of their shared
Idaho lawmakers introduce ‘bill of rights’ for foster youth, children in residential treatment
BOISE, ID – Idaho lawmakers introduced two bills Wednesday to enumerate young people’s rights while they’re in the state’s care and while they’re in residential treatment. Rep. Marco Erickson, R-Idaho Falls, introduced a bill to add several
‘It should be put down’: Debate lingers over AGO investigative powers bill
OLYMPIA, WA – Lawmakers and stakeholders continue to raise concerns over a bill that would grant the Attorney General’s Office broader authority to issue civil investigative demands, a move some critics argue would permit the AGO to potentially
Utah and Idaho’s dispute over gas tax may fizzle with new bill to lower fuel prices
BOISE, ID – The interstate dispute over a potential restructure of Utah’s gas tax may be close to an end now that the Utah Legislature has rerouted its plans. However, legislative leaders still hope Utahns will see
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Bill to boost financial aid for students at WA’s private colleges moves out of Senate
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state Senate lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday afternoon that would increase tuition scholarships for students attending private colleges. Senate Bill 5828, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles, D-Fircrest, would restore funding to the
More bills falter as time dwindles for Washington Legislature
OLYMPIA, WA – The third deadline in as many weeks came Tuesday in the Washington Legislature. It meant the end of the road for numerous bills, including priorities on issues like homelessness, child welfare, gun safety and
Second-Floor Apartment Fire Extinguished in Moscow; No Injuries Reported
MOSCOW, ID — A second-floor apartment fire at 709 S. Adams Street was quickly contained Tuesday evening, with no injuries reported. According to a press release from the City of Moscow Fire Department, crews were dispatched at
ALPR Alert Leads to Arrest of Man Wanted on 17 Felony Child Sexual Assault Charges in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — An Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert helped deputies locate and arrest a 36-year-old man wanted on 17 felony child sexual assault charges Wednesday morning. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane
Bond set at $500k for Man Charged in Nez Perce County With Lewd Conduct, Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping Involving Minor Girls
LEWISTON, ID – A 19-year-old man has been charged in Nez Perce County with multiple felony offenses involving minor girls, according to court documents filed this week. Deacon J. McMurray was arrested on February 17 and is charged with