CDL tests will become English only

WASHINGTON, D.C. – All commercial driver’s license tests will be administered in English, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Friday. In a press conference, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Derek Barrs
New Moscow Chick-fil-A Grand Opening Thursday March 12th

MOSCOW, ID – The new Chick-fil-A in Moscow will have its grand opening next month. The restaurant’s Facebook page announced the opening this afternoon. The Chick-fil-A in the Palouse Place parking lot will open for the first
Man Charged with Trafficking Meth After Lewiston Traffic Stop

LEWISTON, ID – A 60-year-old man is facing a felony trafficking charge after police reported seizing more than 50 grams of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop last week. According to an affidavit filed in Nez Perce
Trump administration considers selling some student debts to private sector

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration confirmed Monday that it is considering selling portions of the nearly $1.7 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private sector companies. While the private investors would gain ownership and collection rights
Washington Joins Multi-State Push to Curb Medical Debt Wage Garnishment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills. The legislation introduced in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Washington builds on
WA Democrats drop push for business tax to cover Medicaid costs

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state Democrats are likely abandoning plans for a new tax on employers like Walmart and Amazon, whose workers get health coverage through Medicaid. The proposal came amid recent federal cuts to the program,
LC State Earns Four Cascade Conference Weekly Awards

CORVALLIS, OR – LC State Athletics had four student-athletes earn Cascade Conference McDonald’s Player of the Week honors, presented by Urban Edge Network, announced by the conference office on Monday. John Lustig was voted the CCC Men’s
Hiker Injured in Fall Near Weir Creek Trail Along Highway 12

KOOSKIA, ID — Emergency crews responded Monday morning to a report of an injured hiker near the Weir Creek Trail along U.S. Highway 12. According to Kooskia Emergency Services, the call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m.
Lewiston Woman Charged With Grand Theft After Allegedly Stealing a Phone at Planet Fitness

LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston woman has been charged with felony grand theft following an investigation into the reported theft of a cellphone from a local gym earlier this month. According to a probable cause affidavit filed
Idaho House committee introduces request to US Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage decision

BOISE, ID – A North Idaho state legislator is bringing back a request for the nation’s high court to overturn its 2015 landmark decision that legalized gay marriage nationwide. Rep. Tony Wisniewski, R-Post Falls, on Monday introduced