Montana Governor Signs ‘Bathroom Bill’ and Transgender Athlete Ban
HELENA, MT – Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two bills Thursday intended to “safeguard fairness, privacy and security for women and girls,” but that opponents say will limit the rights of transgender and intersex Montanans. House Bill
Officials Look to Eliminate Washington State’s Ambulance Deserts
OLYMPIA, WA – Calling 911 is often the first reaction in a medical emergency, whether at home or on the road this summer. It’s our indispensable safety net. But who answers that call? That’s one challenge John
Idaho Business Owners Launch ‘Pro-Democracy Guide’ for Inclusive Event Spaces
BOISE, ID – Idaho business owners are launching a tool to help other business owners foster safe and inclusive event spaces. In partnership with the Western States Center, a nonpartisan organization, Idaho business owners created a guide
Gas Tax Hike in Washington State Looks Increasingly Likely
OLYMPIA, WA – With the Washington state legislative session scheduled to adjourn one month from Thursday, lawmakers are getting down to the nitty-gritty work on massive budget proposals that will impact taxpayers. This week, majority party Democrats
ACLU Sues State of Idaho Over new Immigration Enforcement Bill Just Signed Into law
BOISE, ID – A federal judge on Thursday evening temporarily blocked a new Idaho immigration law from taking effect. The block was issued hours after the ACLU of Idaho on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the state
LCSC’s Caelyn Orlandi Named to WBCA Thirty Under 30 Class
ATLANTA, GA – One of the most decorated figures in LC State Women’s Basketball history added to her impressive resume on Wednesday when Warrior great Caelyn Orlandi was named to the WBCA Thirty Under 30 class of
Mariners Beat A’s on Opening Day
SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Mariners opened their 2025 season with a late-game rally to defeat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 at T-Mobile Park on Thursday. The Mariners, held to just three hits through seven innings, saw their
Department of Health and Human Services to cut 10,000 workers
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed on Thursday that 10,000 full-time employees will soon lose their jobs, coming on top of the nearly 10,000 who have already left the agency in the last few months
Pres. Trump withdraws nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador
On Thursday, President Donald Trump withdrew his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Trump cited the slight margin that majority Republicans hold in the House of Representatives for his decision to
Warriors’ Gary Payton II out indefinitely with torn ligament in left thumb
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II has suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and will be out indefinitely. ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote on X: “Golden State Warriors G/F Gary Payton II has sustained a