With Budget Shortfall, Idaho Disability job aid Agency Faces Scrutiny From Federal, State Government
BOISE, ID – An Idaho government agency that helps people with disabilities with employment is continuing to face scrutiny — from auditors and state lawmakers — over its budget shortfall. At the end of the 2024 Idaho
Plan to Close Facilities for People Exiting Washington Prisons Draws Backlash
OLYMPIA, WA – Two facilities for incarcerated people transitioning out of prison are on the chopping block as Washington lawmakers look for ways to close the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. In his final spending plan, former Gov.
Idaho Bill Proposes Heavy Excise Tax on Wind Turbines
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a new bill Monday that goes “gangster” on wind energy projects in Idaho. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Monday voted unanimously to
Updegrave and Hamilton Earn CCC Weekly Honors
CORVALLIS, OR – Alton Hamilton earned the final Cascade Conference Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season and Charlie Updegrave was tabbed the Baseball Player of the Week after two games of
Clarkston Man Caught Hiding After Stealing Electric Scooter and Merchandise from Walmart
CLARKSTON, WA – Clarkston police arrested 28-year-old William R. Arnold on February 23rd following an incident at the Walmart located on 5th Street. According to the Clarkston Police Department, officers responded to a report of an alleged
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Confirmed in McCormack Ridge Road Fatality
WINCHESTER, ID – Authorities have concluded their investigation into the death reported on February 9, 2025, on McCormack Ridge Road. According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old John Benn was pronounced dead at the scene,
Truckers Warn: California Emission Standards Threaten Washington’s Long-Haul Industry
OLYMPIA, WA – Members of Washington’s trucking industry warned the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee that the state’s alignment with California’s emission standards will undermine the region’s long-haul trucking sector. Truckers and others testified on Friday
Idaho Senate Bill 1044 Requires Cursive Handwriting Proficiency in Public Schools
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature has introduced Senate Bill 1044, which would amend existing law to require that all Idaho public school students demonstrate proficiency in cursive handwriting by the end of grade 5. The bill,
Seattle Revamps City Resources for 2026 World Cup, Promising Easier Access for All
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle is updating its website to be more accessible for people with disabilities and is using plain language to communicate with more people ahead of the city hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. Seattle
Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting in Post Falls
POST FALLS, ID – Post Falls Police are investigating a homicide following a fatal shooting on February 23, 2025. Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 1:40 p.m. in the 5000 block of Dorado. The