WSU students forge ancient Greek sword for international competition

PULLMAN, WA – A team of Washington State University students is preparing to showcase a handcrafted ancient Greek sword at The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Bladesmithing Competition, held during the society’s annual meeting next month.
Supreme Court declines to hear felony gun possession case

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide whether individuals with felony records can be permanently disarmed under the Second Amendment. The court declined to hear Vincent v. Bondi on Monday. The challenge
U.S. Marshals, Spokane County Deputies Arrest Man on Sex Offense-Related Warrants in Spokane Valley

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — A 46-year-old man was arrested Friday afternoon in Spokane Valley on multiple warrants related to sex offense convictions and alleged registration violations, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The United States Marshals
Idaho Among States Below New SNAP Error Rate Penalty Threshold

WASHINGTON, D.C. – State officials across the country are looking to crack down on fraud and mistakes in the nation’s largest food assistance program, spurred by looming federal rules that will force states with high error rates
One Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 12

LEWISTON, ID — A 71-year-old Orofino man died following a four-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 12, according to Idaho State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 8:08 p.m. Feb. 27 at milepost 15.3. Idaho State
States try ‘public option’ Obamacare plans to reduce coverage costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly two decades ago, progressives fought to include a so-called public option — a government-run health plan — in the broad health care overhaul known as Obamacare. That effort failed, defeated by heavy lobbying
Another group files lawsuit to push U.S. Fish and Wildlife to protect wolverines

MISSOULA, MT – Another conservation group has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s delay in determining critical habitat for wolverines, a federally listed threatened species. It says without a habitat designation, the government can’t begin the
‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the 2026 Actor Awards: see the full list of winners

The 32nd annual Actor Awards — the ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — were held on Sunday, streamed live on Netflix from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and hosted by returning emcee Kristen Bell.
Suspect identified in Austin bar shooting that left 2 dead, 14 injured; probe into terrorism continues

AUSTIN, TX – Investigators have identified the man accused of opening fire outside a busy downtown Austin bar early Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 14 others, in an attack now under federal review for
Trump warns of more U.S. casualties after 3 service members are killed, five injured in the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously injured during ongoing military operations against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command. In a statement posted Sunday, CENTCOM said: “As of 9:30 am