Suspect Booked After Machete Incident in Spokane Valley

SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Valley Deputies arrested a man accused of threatening a neighbor with a machete and damaging property during a dispute on February 17. Deputies responded to a call around 8:10 p.m. at an apartment
Coeur d’Alene Police Investigate Massage Facilities for Criminal Conduct

COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Coeur d’Alene Police have revoked the business licenses of five local massage facilities following an investigation into reports of illegal sexual activity. According to the department, the investigation began several months ago after
Idaho State Police Trooper Jason Cagle Selected to Carry the Flame of Hope for 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

MERIDIAN, ID – The Idaho State Police is proud to announce that Trooper Jason Cagle has been honored with selection to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Final Leg for the 2025 Special Olympics World
Idaho State Police Announces Sexual Assault Services Funding Opportunity

MERIDIAN, ID – The Idaho State Police (ISP) has announced the application process for the Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (SASP) funding cycle for calendar year 2025. This year, the process will be conducted by invitation only,
Private Education tax Credit Heads to Governor

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on February 19, 2025 This is a breaking story. Check back later for more. The Senate on Wednesday narrowly approved a plan to spend $50 million on refundable tax credits for private education
Washington Lawmakers may tap Brakes on Specialty License Plates

Some Washington state lawmakers want to slow down on specialty license plates once they steer several more across the finish line this session. An omnibus bill approving seven new plates, including ones showcasing pickleball, Mount St.
WSU Research Funding Surpasses $378 Million in 2023, Marking Three Years of Growth

Washington State University’s research enterprise topped $378 million in fiscal year 2023, marking three consecutive years of growth. Total R&D expenditures – a key metric in evaluating research productivity – are tracked annually as part of the
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking in Eastern Washington

SPOKANE, WA – A Mexican national has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in leading a drug trafficking organization operating in the Oroville area and on the Colville Indian Reservation. 35-year-old Erubey
Social Sciences Division to Sponsor Three-Part Speaking Series

LEWISTON, ID – The Lewis-Clark State College Social Sciences Division is hosting a three-part speaking series titled “Shifting Perspectives: Complicating and Expanding Stories with Women’s Voices.” The presentations will take place during March, Women’s History Month, and
Southwest Border Apprehensions Drop by 85%, at Ports of Entry by 93%

In the first 10 days of the Trump administration, apprehensions dropped by 85% between ports of entry at the southwest border, according to new data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. From Jan. 21 through Jan.