Idaho Legislature Passes Child Care Deregulation Bill With Tweaks

BOISE, ID – The Idaho House on Wednesday widely passed a bill on a party-line vote to deregulate child care centers in hopes of addressing Idaho’s child care shortage crisis. Cosponsored by Idaho Republican House lawmakers Reps.
Tesla Vandalism Cases Labeled ‘Domestic Terrorism’ as Federal Cost-Cutting Fuels Backlash

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Tesla boss Elon Musk leads federal cost-cutting efforts, his auto company has drawn the ire of frustrated Americans who have taken things out on his cars, buildings, electric vehicle chargers and everything else
Top Ferguson Aide Resigns Amid Hostile Workplace Allegations

OLYMPIA, WA – Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top advisor and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic workplace that contributed to the departure of another key administration official. “I deeply regret that the
Idaho House Passes Amended Immigration Bill, Reinforcing Law Enforcement Role

BOISE, ID – In a 61-9 vote along party lines, the Idaho House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a revised bill to allow local law enforcement to work with federal authorities to regulate the presence of unauthorized
USACE Closing Little Goose Esplanade For Bridge Maintenance Friday, March 21.

STARBUCK, WA. – The esplanade picnic and fishing areas at Little Goose Lock and Dam will be temporarily closed on Friday, March 21 for maintenance on the downstream bascule bridge. The bascule bridge allows vehicles to drive
Men’s Track and Field Adds TVCC Transfer in Avery Seal

LEWISTON, ID – Warrior Track and Field will add collegiate experience to its roster next season with the signing of Avery Seal. The sprinter will join LC State out of Treasure Valley CC in the fall. “Looking
Attitudes Mixed About Proposed Fixes to WA’s Clean Fuel Standard

OLYMPIA, WA – Recently the Washington State Legislature enacted a Clean Fuel Standard program, which directs fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity in their product such as gasoline and diesel. Now, the original bill sponsor for
Final Day to Remove Studded Tires in Washington and Oregon to Avoid Fines

LEWISTON, ID – Today, March 31, marks the deadline for drivers in Washington and Oregon to remove studded tires from their vehicles. Failure to comply by the end of the day may result in fines—$137 in Washington
Clarkston Man Charged With Robbery and Assault After Fight Involving a Shovel Near Local Gas Station

CLARKSTON WA – A Clarkston man was arrested on March 18 after an altercation involving a metal pole and vehicle keys near the Nom Nom gas station on Bridge Street. According to court documents, law enforcement responded
No Criminal Charges for Local Farmer who Struck Pipeline Causing one of The Largest Natural Gas Outages in U.S. History

PULLMAN, WA – A criminal case will not be charged against a local farmer who state investigators believe caused one of the largest natural gas outages in U.S. history. In November of 2023 the farmer was digging