Washington Repeat Offender Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Possession
SPOKANE, WA – A Graham man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for firearm possession following a traffic stop in Airway Heights. 41-year-old Nicholas J. Kloepfel was sentenced on February 19th, by United States
Bipartisan Congressional Group Hopes to Restore Bill Providing Millions in Rural School Funding
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the West are joining forces to persuade Congress to reauthorize a 24-year-old bill that has sent billions to states including Oregon for critical public services and schools. Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron
Pullman Police Arrest Suspect in 2024 Homicide
PULLMAN, WA – Pullman Police arrested a 30-year-old man Thursday morning in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred near College Hill late last year. Officers took Jorge Rigo Amezcua into custody at his home on Markley
Researchers Make up for Missing Data in Wearable Health Monitoring Sensors
PULLMAN, WA – An algorithm developed by Washington State University researchers aims to represent and replace missing health data from wearable sensors with estimated data. The research is designed to increase the accuracy of the devices. The
Idaho’s House Bill 138 threatens voter-approved Medicaid expansion
BOISE, ID – Sometimes, it seems the Idaho Legislature treats residents more like badly behaved children than the people who hired them. Case in point: The proposal to change the state’s Medicaid expansion program, which was put
Western Washington Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Possession
TACOMA, WA – A Renton, Washington man was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms, including a machine gun and a silencer. The sentencing took place in U.S. District
New Online Food Hub Pilot Launches for LC Valley and Palouse
CLARKSTON, WA – The LC Valley Food Project has launched an online food hub pilot for the LC Valley and Palouse regions, with the first delivery set for Monday, March 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. Scheduled
Idaho House Bill Would ban Instruction on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity for Young Students
BOISE, ID – After an unusually contentious introductory hearing, the House Education Committee printed a bill that would bar K-3 public school instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity. Rep. Dale Hawkins’ bill would direct school districts
Idaho House Passes First Five Budget Bills of 2025 Legislative Session
BOISE, ID – The Idaho House of Representatives passed the first five budget bills of the 2025 legislative session Thursday afternoon. The budgets the Idaho House approved are called “maintenance of operations budgets” under the new budget
Over 20 Lakes Across Eastern Washington to Open for Trout Fishing March 1st
CLARKSTON, WA – Nearly two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for trout fishing, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week. Many of these lakes offer excellent late-winter fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, as