LC State Students Earn top Honors at West Coast Model EU Competition
SEATTLE, WA – Two Lewis-Clark State College students brought home awards from the annual West Coast Model European Union competition, held March 6-7 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Juniors Tristan Hoffmann and Elleona Roberts Richmond
Republicans Block Dems’ Bill Stripping ICE Funding From DHS Appropriations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly a month into the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, Congress is no closer to a deal to reopen the department, with Republicans and Democrats still at a stalemate over immigration enforcement reforms. This
Democrats Settle on Plan for Patching up Washington State’s Strained Budget
OLYMPIA, WA – Democrats in the Washington Legislature released a budget deal Wednesday balanced with one-time maneuvers, siphoning of rainy day reserves and slashing of child care funding. “There will be a lot of people who are
Idaho Committee Sends Bill to ‘Clean up’ Parental Consent Law to House Floor
BOISE, ID – A House committee advanced a bill to “clean up” language from a 2024 law that required parental consent to provide nearly any medical care to young people under 18. House Bill 860 makes a
Two Arrested Following High-Speed Pursuit on Highway 12 Near Orofino
OROFINO, ID — Two people were arrested following a high-speed pursuit late Sunday night on U.S. Highway 12, according to the Orofino Police Department. Police said an officer was conducting stationary traffic enforcement near mile marker 43
New report shows Idaho again facing projected budget deficit
BOISE, ID – Less than two months after strong revenue collections seemingly righted the ship, the state of Idaho is once again facing a projected state budget deficit, according to a new report the Idaho Legislative Services
Washington State Patrol plans spring break emphasis patrols near WSU
PULLMAN, WA — The Washington State Patrol will increase enforcement patrols in several Eastern Washington counties during Washington State University’s upcoming spring break travel period. Troopers will conduct emphasis patrols beginning Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March
Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on. Though Transportation Security Administration officers are required by law
Idaho House passes bill to force schools and doctors to out transgender minors to their parents
BOISE, ID – The Idaho House widely passed a bill Wednesday that would require school officials and health professionals to out transgender minors to their parents, or face lawsuits. House Bill 822 would require schools, health care
Woman Arrested After Alleged Attempt to Smuggle Contraband into Clearwater County Jail
OROFINO, ID — A woman was arrested March 5 following an investigation into the alleged introduction of contraband into the Clearwater County Jail, according to the Nez Perce Tribal Police Department. Officers and detectives with the department