Spokane Undersheriff: Pursuit Law Empowers People to Disobey the Law
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley deputies were forced to watch the suspect in a commercial burglary crash a vehicle through the fence of a lumberyard to flee the scene. A relatively new state law prohibited them
ISP Recognizes Scientific Contributions During National Forensic Science Week
MERIDIAN – In recognition of the vital role that forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty, the Idaho State Police (ISP) is observing National Forensic
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher!
School is in session and teachers deserve our appreciation!! Each month September through May one teacher is selected as the Alliance Title Teacher of the Month. To nominate your teacher, co worker, or child’s teacher go to
Boise, Coeur d’Alene Among the Fastest Growing Cities by 2060
(Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square) Results from the 2020 census reveal some notable changes in population distribution over the last decade. The U.S. population grew by about 7% from 2010 to 2020, or
Preventing Litter Is “Simple As That,” Says New Washington Campaign
OLYMPIA – More than 75% of Washington residents choose to not litter and about 26% of litterers would be motivated to stop if a friend, family member, or passenger asked them to refrain, according to 2021 research commissioned by
Death Notices for Saturday, September 19
Roberta Jean Owens BOISE — Roberta Jean Owens, 96, of Lewiston, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise. Cremation Society of Idaho in Boise is in charge of arrangements. Dawn M. Harlow Dawn
Public Safety, Drug Laws, Taxes Remain Priorities for Washington State Candidates
(The Center Square) – With the general election less than two months away, State Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, and state Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, discussed their respective party’s priorities for the upcoming 2023 legislative session on TVW’s
Federal Lawmakers Concerned COVID Relief Funds Were Misused to ‘Push Progressive Left Causes’
(The Center Square) – Top Republicans in the U.S. House are pursuing an investigation into reports that federal tax dollars designated for COVID-related learning loss were spent to promote “equity warriors,” critical race theory programming, and more at local
WSDA Awards More Than $16 million to Strengthen Local Food System Infrastructure
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded more than $16 million in grants to help small farms and food businesses recover from the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislators designed the Local Food System
Yakima Business Owner Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Selling Rotten and Adulterated Fruit Juice
YAKIMA – On Thursday, Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that a federal grand jury returned an Indictment charging Mary Ann Bliesner, age 80, of Sunnyside, Washington, with twelve