Power Restoration Continues After Windstorm Damages Lines Across Eastern Washington and North Idaho

SPOKANE, WA — Avista crews continue working to restore power across parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho after a windstorm earlier this week damaged power lines and infrastructure. According to Avista, about 61,000 customers were
Traffic Delays 24 Hours A Day For Over A Week At Main & Stadium Way In Pullman Starts Monday

PULLMAN, WA – There will be traffic delays 24 hours a day for several days at the intersection of Main Street and Stadium Way in Pullman starting on Monday. A new post on the City of Pullman
U.S. Marshals Arrest Spokane Valley Fugitive Wanted on Child Molestation Charges

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — A man wanted in connection with multiple felony allegations out of Benton County was arrested Wednesday in Spokane Valley by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force. According
WSU’s $20 Million Athletics Boost Sparks Faculty Questions

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State University Regents decision to spend 20 million dollars on athletics was discussed during Thursday’s Faculty Senate meeting. The board decided to spend a one time 20 million dollar university allocation on
St. Patrick’s Day Approaches With Reminder to Plan a Safe Ride Home

BOISE, ID — As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations approach on Tuesday, March 17, transportation safety officials are reminding drivers to plan ahead and avoid drinking and driving. The Idaho Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic
Forecasters Warn Rain and Snowmelt Could Cause Minor Flooding Along Palouse River, Paradise Creek

PULLMAN, WA – The National Weather Service is warning that waterways on the Palouse could reach bankfull levels or experience minor flooding this weekend as rain and snowmelt increase water levels. Forecasters say the rising water is
Washington State Legislative Session Ends With Budgets Passed and a Dash of Drama

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Legislature concluded its 2026 session Thursday evening after passing a batch of budgets and navigating late-breaking drama over the elimination of a data center tax break that threatened to throw lawmakers into
Idaho House to Consider Bills Amending 2024 ‘Harmful to Minors’ Library LawÂ

BOISE, ID – Amid two lawsuits challenging Idaho’s 2024 law restricting access to library materials deemed harmful for minors, a House committee advanced two bills amending definitions in the law. Together they would remove some vague language
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Delivers First Message, Declares Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first message since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, declaring that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as tensions escalate across the Persian Gulf. The statement, read by an
Armed suspect is killed after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue; no others hurt

Authorities say a man who crashed a vehicle into a suburban Detroit synagogue and allegedly opened fire was killed after being confronted by security personnel Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed that no students or staff inside the building