Traffic stop near Pocatello leads to major drug seizure, pursuit
BINGHAM COUNTY, ID — A traffic stop near Pocatello late Sunday night led to the seizure of several pounds of narcotics following a pursuit involving the Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement team. According to Idaho State
Only a fraction of Washington’s state flood aid has made it to victims
OLYMPIA, WA – During the height of December’s severe flooding, Washington made $3.5 million available to those in need. Five months later, most of that funding has gone unused. Gov. Bob Ferguson says narrow eligibility requirements for
Costco suit highlights gaps in $166B tariff refund process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Warehouse retailer Costco Wholesale asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking consumer tariff refunds, saying the claims are premature and meritless, the latest sign that the $166 billion International Emergency
U.S. troop reduction in Europe pressures NATO allies to increase their defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pentagon appears poised to reduce the number of American troops in Europe, in a further attempt to pressure NATO nations to take a more active role in their own defense. The latest move
Preliminary FBI data shows a sharp drop in violent crime
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. violent crime fell sharply in 2025, according to preliminary federal data, with murders dropping an estimated 18.1% — a decline that could push the national homicide rate to its lowest level on record
Miscarriage patients have fewer treatment options in states with abortion bans, study shows
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pregnant patients experiencing miscarriage who live in states with abortion bans have fewer options for healthcare management, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study, published
Montana candy, soft drink SNAP waiver gets federal approval
HELENA, MT – The State of Montana received federal approval from the United States Department of Agriculture to ban soft drinks, junk food, and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is a federal program
Nine Idaho Republican lawmakers lose primary election, including some who pushed for budget cuts
Correction: This story has been corrected to accurately reflect how many incumbent legislators lost re-election bids, and to correct which Gang of Eight members won their primaries. BOISE, ID – Nine incumbent Idaho Republican legislators lost their
Ethics Board to determine whether to continue Rep. Simmons’ ethics investigation
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s Legislative Ethics Board will determine whether an investigation into a complaint against Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, will proceed after her attorney filed a motion to have it dismissed following a conclusion by the
Idaho launches ‘100 Safest Days’ campaign ahead of busy summer travel season
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety is encouraging drivers to make safe choices on the road this summer as the state enters what is traditionally known as the “100 Deadliest Days”