WA senator defends “R-Word” during floor debate following Governor’s directive
OLYMPIA, WA – A Washington state lawmaker, who took a lot of heat after using the “R” word on the Senate floor to describe those with developmental disabilities, is feeling somewhat vindicated in the concerns he brought
Idaho Democrats criticize budget cuts, cite tax policy decisions
BOISE, ID – Idaho Democratic legislative leaders say the Republican supermajority Legislature cut some state services to the bone to fix a self-inflicted budget issue. Democrats told reporters at a press conference Friday that the 2026 legislative
Spokane arrest made in Iowa child sex crimes case, U.S. Marshals say
SPOKANE, WA — A man wanted in Iowa on multiple child sex crime charges was arrested in Spokane this week by the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force. Authorities said the suspect, identified as
Idaho governor issues disaster declaration for northern Idaho flooding
BOISE, ID — Brad Little has issued a state disaster declaration to support response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in parts of northern Idaho. The declaration covers Clearwater County, Idaho County, and Nez Perce County, where
Pullman Named National Finalist in “America’s Favorite Small Towns” Competition from Parade Magazine
PULLMAN, WA – Pullman has been named one of 40 finalists in the nationwide “America’s Favorite Small Towns” competition organized by Parade Magazine and the Steller in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Pullman is the
No. 16 Marian Takes Friday Matchup Against LC State Men’s Tennis
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – LC State Men’s Tennis, receiving votes in the NAIA poll, battled through a tough contest against No. 16 Marian (Ind.) but fell 6-1 on Friday. The Warriors earned the doubles point to take an
3-year-old dies after injury at park in central Washington; no foul play suspected
WALLA WALLA, WA — A 3-year-old child has died after being injured at a park in central Washington earlier this week, according to the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and Fire District 4 responded to Rooks
Opponents ask court to allow referendum on Washington ‘millionaires’ tax’
OLYMPIA, WA – Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to pursue a referendum in hopes of giving voters a shot at repealing the controversial new law this
WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last week with claims that the company is violating state gambling laws. Now, one of Kalshi’s partners is biting back. Robinhood this week sued the state
Trump budget seeks 43% boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs by 43% and decrease funding for non-defense accounts by 10%. The proposal kicks off what will