Lewiston Woman Charged with Battery on Law Enforcement Officer
LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston woman was arrested on February 24, 2025, and charged with felony battery on certain personnel following an incident involving local law enforcement. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed in Nez
Yakima Police Investigate Death of Infant, Rescue Malnourished Child
YAKIMA, WA – Authorities are investigating the death of a seven-month-old infant and the severe neglect of a two-year-old child following a welfare check early Tuesday morning. According to the Yakima Police Department, officers responded to
Bill Making Washington’s Estate Tax ‘More Progressive’ Gets a House Public Hearing
OLYMPIA, WA – A bill “making the estate tax more progressive” in Washington state received a public hearing Tuesday in the House Finance Committee. House Bill 2019 is sponsored by Rep. Chipalo Street, D-Seattle. Republicans on the committee supported
POLL: Conservation Important to Idaho Voters
BOISE, ID – Conservation of public lands remains a top priority for westerners, according to a new poll. The “Conservation in the West” poll from Colorado College has looked at sentiments toward public lands for 15 years.
Washington State Democrats Propose Taxing Storage Units
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington Democrats are looking at taxing storage units as a way to help bridge the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and raise new money for housing. House Bill 1907 would redefine self-storage unit rentals as
Seattle Judge Blocks Trump Funding cut for Hospitals That Allow Gender Procedures on Minors
SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge in Seattle on Friday temporarily paused President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to stop federal funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care for young people. The temporary restraining order issued by U.S.
Idaho Legislative Committee Moves Bill Forward to ‘Modernize’ Indecent Exposure law
BOISE, ID – Idaho legislators are advancing a bill to update the state’s indecent exposure law. The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee in a 12-3 voted along party lines on Tuesday to advance House Bill 270,
Seattle Judge Blocks Trump Administration Suspension of Refugee Program
SEATTLE, WA – A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order halting the admission of refugees into the United States. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Jamal Whitehead, a Biden appointee,
LCSC’s Barquet Cards Top-Three Finish at Vegas Tournament
LAS VEGAS, NV – Isabella Barquet stormed into the top three in the final round of The Trailblazer on Tuesday with a 1-under, 71. The sophomore improved nine spots to tie for third at the competitive tournament
Lustig’s 1000th Point Helps LCSC Men Advance in Conference Tournament
LEWISTON, ID – John Lustig joined a prestigious group on Tuesday with the 1,000th point of his career and was a key factor in third-seeded LC State’s 88-75 victory over sixth-seeded Corban (Ore.) in the quarterfinal round