Washington Bill Aims to Give Judges More Guidance in High-Conflict Custody Cases
Supporters say it will help prevent dangerous parents from getting custody. Opponents fear it will do the opposite By Kelsey Turner, InvestigateWest Reporter Kelsey Turner covers gender-based violence and other issues relating to poverty and marginalized communities.
Washington Senate Approves Memorial Overpass Designation for Fallen Trooper
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Senate has unanimously approved Senate Joint Memorial 8003, requesting the designation of an overpass on Interstate 82 as the “Washington State Patrol Trooper Charles Frank Noble Jr. Memorial Overpass.” The bipartisan
VA Cuts 1,400 Non-Critical Positions to Redirect $83 Million Toward Veteran Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Veteran Affairs announced Tuesday that it dismissed more than 1,400 probationary employees in non-mission critical positions. The agency continues to hire for more than 300,000 mission-critical positions that are exempt from
Spokane Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Child Abuse Convictions
SPOKANE, WA – A Spokane man has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of multiple child abuse charges stemming from incidents that occurred more than two decades ago. 59-year-old Eric Andrew Mork was sentenced on February
Bill to Expand Gun-Free Zones in Washington Sparks Heated Debate
OLYMPIA, WA – Passions ran high at a Monday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill to expand gun-free zones in Washington state. Substitute Senate Bill 5098 would prohibit the carrying of firearms in parks, government
Idaho House Unanimously Passes Media Shield law Bill Protecting Journalists’ Sources
BOISE, ID – The Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday threw bipartisan, unanimous support behind a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists. Without any debate,
New WA Bill Would Support Chronically Absent High School Students
WASHINGTON – Without a car or a nearby bus stop, Jessica struggled to get to school. As a high school freshman, she loved to play soccer, but without reliable transportation, getting to practices and games became difficult
Judge Blocks Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.- A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal aid while reviewing the spending to make sure it complies with his vision for the federal government. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Ranks Among top in Research Expenditures
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine invested more than $49 million in research and related activities during fiscal year 2024, placing it among the nation’s top veterinary colleges. According to recently released data
Idaho Homeowners Can Apply for Property Tax Relief
BOISE, ID – Eligible Idaho homeowners can now apply for property tax relief through the state’s Property Tax Reduction program. The program offers up to $1,500 in property tax reductions for qualifying primary residences and up to one