Many elected officials responded to the school shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Eighteen students were killed along with three adults in the mass shooting. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy spoke to his colleagues, demanding answers from…
The grant finances will be prioritized to help the northeast Spokane area
Jordan previously worked as a court litigator for six years before announcing his candidacy.
The graduate from the University of Washington Law School will begin his work as director on June 16.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking public input on a new "cap-and-invest" rule for the Climate Commitment Act. This rule would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s largest sources along with committing $500…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Michael Zollars announced on Monday that he will be running for Spokane County Sheriff. Zollars, a rural county resident for more than 50 years, previously served over 32 years as a Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy. He has…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Republican Party and Chairman Tom Luna have filed a lawsuit accusing the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee of making illegal endorsements in the Republican primary and demanding the committee stop making recommendations. The eight-page…
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The insurgent candidate backed by former President Donald Trump appears to be stalling in a crowded field of Republicans challenging the GOP incumbent for a U.S. House seat in conservative central Washington state. Rep. Dan Newhouse,…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Fewer than 10,000 of Idaho’s roughly 1 million registered voters switched their affiliation to Republican ahead of next week’s primary election, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office. Idaho has long been a Republican stronghold.…
The governor told a Crosscut Festival audience that the restrictions have saved about 19,000 lives in Washington state.
Spokane City Councilmember Jonathan Bingle filed a formal ethics complaint against Continuum of Care Board Chair Ben Stuckart for delaying the process of selecting a provider for the city's new shelter.
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. -- The Liberty Lake City Council voted to keep the book "Gender Queer" in the Liberty Lake Municipal Library. The…
A group of retired Idaho county sheriffs and police say Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin's association with extreme, anti-law enforcement factions has prompted them to oppose her run for governor. The retired officials on Tuesday announced the formation of a political action committee called Defend & Protect Idaho. The group says McGeachin's promotion of intimidation and violence threatens the rule of law. McGeachin is challenging first-term Republican Gov. Brad Little. McGeachin in February delivered a taped speech to the America First Political Action Conference, a white nationalist gathering. She's also posed with members of the Three Percenters antigovernment militia group. McGeachin didn't respond to a phone message seeking comment.
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho is among 13 states where abortion could be outlawed if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.…
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell urged Congress to restore the Federal Trade Commission's authority to return money to consumers victimized by illegal scams, fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices.
SEATTLE, Wash. -- U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement on International Workers' Day: “Washington state’s workers—including immigrant workers—are the backbone of our economy. They are what keeps our…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Jurors have begun deliberating in the rape trial of a former Idaho lawmaker accused of sexually assaulting a legislative intern last year. Aaron von Ehlinger, 39, has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of rape and…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A woman who reported she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker while serving as a legislative intern testified in the former lawmaker’s trial on Wednesday, haltingly describing the moments the assault began before abruptly leaving the…
Governor Jay Inslee will visit Eastern Washington University and Spokane Falls Community College on Thursday to observe local efforts combating climate change.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The trial for a former Idaho lawmaker accused of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern began Tuesday with a prosecutor telling jurors the case was about power imbalances and the defense saying the sex was consensual. Aaron…
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane County emergency services levy is expected to pass. According to Spokane County Elections, 18,289 voted yes and 15,372 voted no on the renewal of Spokane Fire's EMS…
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Former Idaho politicians, state leaders and community members are joining together as the “North Idaho Republicans.” The new group says they are forming…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court has allowed state lawmakers to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law they passed earlier this year that would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. The court…
SEATTLE — The White House announced Friday that President Joe Biden will travel to Seattle next week to focus attention on his efforts to tame inflation and bolster support for clean energy, part of the president's plan to tackle climate change.…
