Cuts Looming for WA Tribal Public-Health Funding
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state’s Tribal Foundational Public Health Service is the first dedicated funding for tribes to advance public health initiatives. In Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget, it faces the risk of losing crucial funding. Jessica McKee, Tribal
Trump: Most Goods from Mexico Will Be Exempt from Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump said goods from Mexico that fall
Spokane Valley Mother Arrested After Toddler’s Reported Fentanyl Overdose
SPOKANE, WA – Spokane Valley deputies and firefighters responded to a report of a 1-year-old male who had reportedly overdosed on fentanyl on the morning of March 5. According to authorities, the caller had administered two doses
As Idaho Pushes to Reform Its Coroner System, Counties Seek to Make It Less Transparent
A bill moving forward with bipartisan support is described as a first step to addressing problems highlighted in a state report and by ProPublica. Meanwhile, counties seek to end access to coroners’ records that were key to
Students Press WA Lawmakers for Campus Sexual Assault Policy Reform
Survivors and advocates helped shape Senate Bill 5355, which would improve reporting procedures, survivor resources and prevention training. OLYMPIA, WA – At 20, Meredith Massey reported her sexual assault to Central Washington University’s Title IX office,
WSP Traffic Stop in Western Washington Uncovers 160 Pounds of Marijuana, 11 Grams of Ketamine in $900K Drug Bust
CLARK COUNTY, WA – A traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Clark County led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of 160 pounds of marijuana and 11 grams of Ketamine, with an estimated street
Pullman Regional Hospital Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy
PULLMAN, WA – Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking to fill a vacancy on its Board of Commissioners following the resignation of Karen Karpman. Karpman, who served on the board for seven years, stepped down on March 6,
Clarkston School District to Hold Facilities Advisory Open Forum in April
CLARKSTON, WA – The Clarkston School District Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) will host an open forum on Thursday, April 17, 2025, to discuss the state of district facilities and potential improvements. The event will begin at 6:00
Inland Empire Karate Team and World of Martial Arts Athletes Compete at AAU Championships
CLARKSTON, WA – The 2025 Inland Empire AAU Karate Championships took place on Saturday, March 1, at Lincoln Middle School in Clarkston, Washington. More than 100 athletes competed for a chance to qualify for the 2025 AAU
Idaho House Passes Resolution That Aims to Block Voters’ Future Ability to Legalize Marijuana
BOISE, ID – The Idaho House passed a resolution on Wednesday seeking voter approval to amend the state constitution and give the Legislature exclusive authority to regulate marijuana. House Joint Resolution 4 aims to eliminate voters’ ability