Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy on Saturday came out with his first videos announcing his campaign to become governor of Idaho. “I’m running for governor because I’m sick and tired of all of this political garbage just like you are,” Bundy…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state officials have said a petition that was filed last month to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic was dismissed this week. The governor’s office said Wednesday that a…
An outgoing leader at Spokane City Hall sent a scathing email Wednesday, accusing City Administrator Johnnie Perkins of mistreating him because of his race.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho could finish the fiscal year at the end of June with a record budget surplus of $800 million, Gov. Brad Little announced Wednesday. The Republican governor said he will advocate for additional tax cuts along…
The Spokane City Council has terminated the local emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- After 11 days of conflict between Israel and Palestine, with over 250 people dead, protests have sparked around the world. Spokane joined those rallies on Saturday to stand in solidarity with Palestine. Several organizations representing the Spokane…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday approved legislation that would prohibit commercial advertising for marijuana in Idaho, a move that could potentially stymie ballot initiatives to legalize the drug in the state. The Senate voted 21-14 to send…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers adjourned their legislative session Sunday after giving final approval to a two-year state budget, a new capital gains tax and a low-carbon fuel standard. As was the case for the entirety of the 105-day…
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers introduced the 'Lower Costs, More Cures Act' on Wednesday, with the goal of lowering drug prices for families in the state.
The president of the University of Idaho says special interest groups with a "libertarian-based ideology" are putting in jeopardy funding for higher education in the state.
Should 'vaccine passports' be required?
Mayor Nadine Woodward will give her annual State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon.
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Members of Washington’s Clark County Republican party voted this week to formally censure Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, of Battle Ground, over her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. In a rowdy gathering at a church…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A tax proposal under debate by Washington state lawmakers could raise the price of soda, juice and sweetened coffee drinks. A state Senate bill would charge beverage distributors 1.75 cents for every ounce of a sweetened…
OLYMPIA, Wash - A bill that would prevent public schools from using Native American names, symbols or images as mascots or logos passed out of the Washington House Education Committee Friday and will now go to the full House for debate.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawmakers on Wednesday initiated another shot at trimming an Idaho governor’s power during an emergency event that threatens residents’ lives such as the pandemic. The Senate State Affairs Committee voted to introduce a bill that is…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attempts by the Republican-dominated Legislature to wrest power from GOP Gov. Brad Little when it comes to emergency declarations during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic appeared to take a hit Thursday. The Idaho attorney general’s…
After watching protesters destroy monuments in other parts of the country, a group of Washington senators wants to increase the criminal penalties for people who deface public monuments.
Governor Brad Little didn't mince words as he called out lawmakers over proposed legislation concerning COVID-response efforts.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Four months after wildfires destroyed much of the towns of Pine City and Malden, Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray hope a new administration will clear up funding to help the communities.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers released a statement on the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States, wishing him success while expressing concern for his immediate agenda.
A Washington state representative says she has tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Inslee directed Washington and U.S. flags be lowered to half-staff on Monday, in honor of two police officers who have died since the riot at the nation’s capitol on Wednesday.
The nation and the world watched in disbelief as a violent mob of extremist Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. Now, some members of Washington state's delegation are declaring the President unfit for office.
