Everyday Economics: The Fed faces a slowing economy and a new inflation shock

U.S. – Last week’s data painted an uncomfortable picture. The U.S. economy entered 2026 with less momentum than previously thought, and inflation was still running hotter than the Federal Reserve would like. Revised figures showed fourth-quarter GDP
Severe Flooding Hits Moscow Pullman

Heavy rains are causing severe flooding in the Moscow-Pullman area. Paradise Creek in Moscow set a new record flood level Saturday morning of over 11.5 feet. That broke the old record by a few inches that was
Homeland Security repair job awaits Trump’s next pick, Oklahoma’s Mullin

WASHINGTON D.C. — If Oklahoma GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Homeland Security, he will take over an agency that has faced a weeks-long funding lapse, public blowback to
LC State Women’s Tennis Drops Final Home Match to Division I Idaho State

LEWISTON, ID – LC State Women’s Tennis, receiving votes in the national poll, suffered a 7-0 loss to NCAA Division I opponent Idaho State in the final home match of the season. The Warriors honored senior Niara
Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home in Bangalore in southern India. The girl was always up to something, so her parents figured extra bumps and
Idaho State Police Seeking Public Assistance

IDAHO – The Idaho State Police is seeking the public’s assistance related to a possible weapon offense which occurred on the evening March 14, 2026, near Worley, ID. They would like to know if anybody living in
LC State Men Within Striking Distance in Tight Battle at Willamette

SALEM, OR – LC State Men’s Golf, receiving votes in the NAIA poll, finished round one of play at the Willamette Valley Cup in sixth place as part of a field loaded with NCAA Division III opponents.
Idaho watchdog agency says state should consider creating statewide 911 system

IDAHO – The Idaho Legislature should consider creating a statewide 911 program to address maintaining the emergency communication system as costs rise and technology ages, according to a new report issued Friday by an independent Idaho watchdog
Women’s Golf Delivers Strong Day One Showing at Willamette Valley Cup

SALEM, OR – LC State Women’s Golf, ranked No. 22 on Scoreboard, holds second place after round one of the Willamette Valley Cup at Creekside Golf Course. Junior Isabella Barquet leads the Warrior women in a tie
Forbes: A record 989 billionaires are in the U.S., 88 are in Texas

U.S. – The U.S. has the most billionaires in the world – a record 989 with a combined fortune of $8.4 trillion. Eighty-eight of them are in Texas, including the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, who ranks