Coeur d’Alene Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A 52-year-old man from Coeur d’Alene has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following his conviction for attempting to exploit a minor through the production and promotion of explicit material. Jason Wilburn
Federal Appeals Court Clarification Limits Refugees Allowed to Settle in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Only refugees who were closest to arriving in the United States are covered by an order the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued last month partially blocking the Trump administration from
Portland DEA Raid Nets 2,507 Fentanyl Pills, 44 lbs Fentanyl Powder, 22 lbs Meth, 9 lbs Cocaine, 2 lbs Heroin, 20 Firearms
PORTLAND, OR — A multi-agency enforcement operation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Seattle Field Division has resulted in 46 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of drugs, firearms, and cash in Portland, Oregon. The
Transgender Troops Ban, Nationwide Freeze Argued in U.S. Appeals Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday grilled the Trump administration and the attorney for transgender service members who won a lower court order
Washington to Honor 97 Fallen Workers in Annual Memorial Ceremony
TUMWATER, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will honor 97 workers who lost their lives on the job during the state’s 32nd annual Worker Memorial Day ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, April 24,
Idaho State Police Conduct Statewide Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement
LEWISTON, ID – The Idaho State Police Commercial Vehicle Safety (CVS) Division conducted a statewide enforcement effort last week, resulting in 735 inspections of commercial vehicles across the state. The focus areas included the Canadian border near
Central Washington County Sheriff Raises Alarm Over Jail Takeover by Commissioners
PASCO, WA — The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has transferred oversight of the county jail from the elected sheriff to a newly established Department of Corrections, prompting strong opposition from Sheriff Jim Raymond. The decision was
As Wildfires Intensify, Utilities Want Liability Protections. But Then Who Pays?
BOISE, ID – As climate change drastically increases the frequency and severity of wildfires, power companies say they’re facing growing risk for payouts that could bankrupt them or require massive rate hikes on customers. Across the West,
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Milk Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a statement Tuesday applauding the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for its new voluntary commitment to eliminate artificial colors from dairy products distributed through the National School
YWCA Lewiston-Clarkston to Host 8th Annual Color Run Fundraiser
LEWISTON, ID — The YWCA Lewiston-Clarkston will host its 8th annual 5K Color Run fundraiser on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. at Kiwanis Park in Lewiston, Idaho, with day-of registration available from