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
49-Year-Old man Sentenced to 910 Days in Jail for Domestic Battery Incident
LAPWAI, ID – A man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges related to an incident in early February. According to Nez Perce Tribe Police, Bryan Crowe, a suspect from a February 7 incident, pled guilty
Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty in Connection With Scheme to Steal Graceland
MEMPHIS, TN – A Missouri woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges in connection with what prosecutors called a “brazen” attempt to fraudulently put Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate up for auction. Lisa Jeanine Findley is accused