Judge Denies Protection Orders in Dispute Between Pullman Police Chief and Former Mistress

PULLMAN, WA – Calling the civil dispute over the ending of an affair between a Pullman woman and Pullman’s Police Chief who is on administrative leave embarrassing, the judge has denied their requests for protection orders against
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Washington Cats as Pet Food Investigation Continues

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed that at least two pet cats in King and Snohomish counties tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Both cats had reportedly been fed
Washington Legislators Debate Bills to Boost Recycling

OLYMPIA, WA – The way Washington residents recycle is up for debate in the state Legislature as lawmakers look for ways to keep more waste out of landfills. Bills to study the state’s system, implement a new
U of I NEWS: Auditorium Chamber Music Series to present Sandbox Percussion on March 6

MOSCOW, ID – The Auditorium Chamber Music Series presents its last concert of the season with the two-time Grammy-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the University of Idaho Administration Building Auditorium. “This exhilarating ensemble is the perfect way to cap
Warrior Women’s Basketball Returns to Top 25 Ahead of Postseason Action

KANSAS CITY, MO – The women of LC State Women’s Basketball enter the postseason ranked No. 25 in the NAIA in the final coaches poll of the season. The Warrior women earned the No. 3 seed in
Lewiston Woman Charged with Battery on Law Enforcement Officer

LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston woman was arrested on February 24th, 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 Perce
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