House Advances Overhauled Transportation Bill That Hikes Gas Tax, Funds Electric Buses
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state drivers could soon see a 6 cents per gallon jump at the pump as part of a revamped transportation funding bill that got a do-pass recommendation out of executive session in the House
Idaho School Districts Receive Additional $91.6 Million in School Modernization Funds
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Department of Education distributed more than $91 million in additional school facilities funding to districts across the state this week. The payments stem from proceeds related to the School Modernization Facilities bonds
Juvenile Criminal Cases From Pullman High School Threat Incident End With Verdicts
PULLMAN, WA – The juvenile criminal cases against the suspects from December’s threat against Pullman High School have concluded. Two 14-year-old PHS students allegedly threatened to shoot a teacher and bomb the school. When authorities learned of
DOJ Taking Action Against Violent MS-13 Members Operating in Multiple States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice is taking action against La Mara Salvatrucha, MS-13, an international criminal organization whose members authorities say are involved in committing murder and other violent crimes in at least 10
Seattle Council Weighs Higher Infrastructure Fees to Support Developer Reimbursements
SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle City Council is considering increasing infrastructure fees so that the city can help developers cover the cost of installing critical water mainline infrastructure. The Seattle Public Utilities Department says it needs better
Interim WSU Vancouver Chancellor Named, New Search to be Initiated
PULLMAN, WA – After a comprehensive national search did not yield a successful offer, Sandra Haynes, the current WSU Tri-Cities chancellor, has been appointed to serve in a dual role as the interim chancellor of WSU Vancouver. In addition,
WSU Report Highlights Hidden Epidemic of Drug-Exposed Infants
PULLMAN, WA – Most babies born with prenatal exposure to drugs show signs of withdrawal, a spectrum of symptoms that’s called neonatal abstinence syndrome. This hidden epidemic affects babies in Spokane County at a greater rate than
Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Allegedly Obstructing Federal Immigration Arrest
MILWAUKEE WI, – FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on Friday, accusing her of obstructing an immigration enforcement action last week. Dugan was arrested at 8:30 a.m. at the county courthouse, according to the U.S.
Three Educators to Be Inducted into IHSAA Hall of Fame
BOISE, ID – The Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) has announced the induction of three individuals into its Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Terry Beck of Eagle, Tim Perrigot of Wendell, and Steve Sosnowski of
One Dead, One Injured in Early Morning Shooting in North Spokane
SPOKANE, WA — One person is dead and another hospitalized following a shooting in North Spokane early Friday morning, according to the Spokane Police Department. At approximately 3:15 a.m. on April 25, 2025, officers responded to a