Trump drops IRS suit in trade for $1.7B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund decried by Dems

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday a new “anti-weaponization” settlement fund as a condition of President Donald Trump voluntarily dropping his multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service for the leak of his
Trump pauses planned military strikes against Iran, cites further negotiations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Renewed military strikes against Iran have been postponed once again, President Donald Trump said Monday. In a Truth Social post, the president says a military attack was scheduled for Tuesday, but it has been
Federal judge rebuffs bid to toss WA legislative maps

OLYMPIA, WA – A federal judge has rejected a request to ditch political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved two years ago. Now, opponents are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in
Lewiston School District Announces Free Summer Meal Sites for Children

LEWISTON, ID — The Lewiston School District will again provide free meals to children this summer through the Summer Food Service Program at multiple school sites across the city. According to a public release from Independent School
Lower Lewiston Port of Entry closed for construction

LEWISTON, ID — The Idaho Transportation Department has closed the Lower Lewiston Port of Entry for construction as crews begin work on a new facility designed to improve services for commercial drivers. According to ITD, the Lower
Minnesota prosecutor charges second ICE agent wake of Operation Metro Surge

MINNEAPOLIS, MN. – A Minnesota prosecutor announced Monday criminal charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in connection with the non-fatal January shooting of a Minneapolis man. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said ICE officer Christian
Molly London Joins Inland Orthopaedics Express Care Team

PULLMAN, WA — Inland Orthopaedics is expanding its orthopedic walk-in care services in the Palouse with the addition of Molly London, DNP, ARNP, to its Express Care clinics in Pullman and Moscow. London is a nationally certified
Northwest Wado-Ryu Karate Earns 23 Medals, Two Grand Champion Titles at Franco Cup

MOSCOW, ID — Northwest Wado-Ryu Karate athletes brought home 23 medals and two grand champion titles during competition at the Franco Cup, showcasing what team leaders described as a strong performance for the Moscow-based program. Team captains
Asotin Creek shooting range remains closed after flooding

ASOTIN COUNTY, WA — The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is reminding the public that the shooting range at the Asotin Creek Wildlife Area remains closed following flooding earlier this spring. According to WDFW, flooding altered
Republicans Rework Budget Bill After Senate Ruling Targets White House Ballroom Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Republicans are scrambling to rewrite portions of their $72 billion budget reconciliation bill after the Senate parliamentarian ruled that a Trump administration wish list item violates procedural rules. As currently written, the $1