Trump administration denies mitigation aid after WA floods
OLYMPIA, WA – The Trump administration has denied Washington’s request for federal funding to prepare for future floods after a historic deluge hit the state late last year. The letter Thursday from Federal Emergency Management Agency Associate
Group seeking to end Idaho’s abortion ban says it’s met signature goal in 19 legislative districts
BOISE, ID – A group trying to qualify a ballot initiative to end Idaho’s abortion ban said Friday it has met its signature gathering goals in more than enough legislative districts to qualify for the November general
Appeals panel strikes down Trump’s ban on asylum seekers at southern border
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal appeals court Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that disallowed immigrants claiming asylum at the southern border. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia found
DOJ to face audit for handling of Epstein files release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the drawn-out and politically calamitous release of millions of federal documents related to the exploits of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice will undergo an investigation. Long called for by members
Biologists set to begin 2026 Yellowstone grizzly bear captures
YELLOWSTONE – Grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park will soon be captured again for research, and warning signs will be posted in affected areas, the park said in a news release. The park said the public should
Top credit rating agency puts Washington on notice
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington got a clear warning this week that its reliance on reserves and one-time maneuvers to balance the budget endangers the state’s strong credit rating, which could worsen financial challenges. Moody’s, one of the
Fire information meeting set for Lower Snake, Salmon River canyon residents
CLARKSTON, WA — A community meeting focused on wildfire preparedness for residents living near the Lower Snake and Salmon River canyons is scheduled for later this month. The Idaho Department of Lands’ Craig Mountain Forest Protective District
Companion goat with pink goatee thrives after meticulous surgery at WSU
PULLMAN, WA – Taxi isn’t just any goat. She sports a pink-dyed beard, walks on leash, jumps on her hind legs on command and gives endless high-fives. The 7-year-old La Mancha goat is the star of Michelle Davison’s hobby farm
Wapato man sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for drive-by shooting
YAKIMA, WA — A 26-year-old Wapato man has been sentenced to federal prison following a drive-by shooting incident last year, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. Caludgrio Joseph Bianco was
Two People Found Dead Inside Their Home Near Juliaetta-Sheriff’s Office Says No One Else Involved
JULIAETTA, ID – Two people were found dead inside their home South of Juliaetta on Thursday afternoon. Latah County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the home on State Highway 3 for a welfare check around 4:00. The