Ferguson Signs Bill Officially Recognizing Muslim Holidays
TACOMA, WA – Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law a bill officially recognizing Muslim holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, making Washington the first state to do so. Ferguson signed the historic legislation
Rate Hike Proposed: Avista Files for 2.1% Electric Increase in Washington
SPOKANE, WA – Avista has filed a request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to increase electric rates starting July 1, 2025. If approved, the change would raise electric prices by $15.3 million, or about 2.1
A Fifth of Americans Are on Medicaid. Some of Them Have no Idea.
HUNTSVILLE, AL – Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink. One reason is that state
Straight From High School to College: 2024 go-on Rates by School
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 9, 2025 BOISE, ID – In 2024, less than half of Idaho’s high school graduates went directly to college. Just 43.6% enrolled in college the fall after earning their high school
DNR to Deliver 15 Surplus Wildfire Engines to Rural Fire Districts Across Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will distribute 15 surplus wildfire engines to fire districts in wildfire-prone rural areas this spring. The move is part of DNR’s ongoing effort to support local
Washington Boat Owners Reminded to Renew Registrations by June 30
OLYMPIA, WA – Boat owners in Washington state are being reminded that all vessel registrations expire on June 30 each year. The Washington State Department of Licensing encourages boaters to renew early to avoid fines and ensure
Trump Admin Fining Illegal Border Crossers Who Don’t Self Deport $1k a Day
Budgeting $45 billion for detention, removal services WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is forging ahead with a range of border security efforts, including implementing penalties for those in the U.S. illegally who don’t self deport and
Idaho Allocates $23.2 Million to Foster Care System
BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little has signed Senate Bill 1208, which allocates $23.2 million to Idaho’s foster care system and authorizes 63 new positions within the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). According to state officials,
Appeals Court Blocks Reinstatement of Probationary Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal appeals court on Wednesday handed President Donald Trump and his administration another legal win when it stayed an order that would have required the president to rehire probationary employees. The appeals court
WA Agency Tightens Workplace Safety Rules For Student Learners
L&I can now block a company with past labor and safety violations from receiving a special permit that allows minors to perform some dangerous tasks. TUMWATER, WA – Prompted by an on-the-job injury in which a