Bill limiting early voting in Idaho headed to House floor
A measure limiting early voting in Idaho is on its way to the House floor after squeaking through a skeptical legislative panel.
Politics
Protesters gather at McMorris Rodgers' office over Obamacare
President Donald Trump has been promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Those who want to keep it are making their opinions known to lawmakers across the country, including in the Inland Northwest.
States want Trump travel ban case to proceed in lower court
Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal judge their lawsuit against President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations should move forward in the lower court.
Distracted driving penalties could increase statewide
Lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from people who lost friends and family members in car accidents caused by drivers distracted by their phones. They are among those who want to make it illegal to hold any hand-held device while driving and ensure offenders receive harsher penalties.
Washington bill would help certain sick Hanford workers
Washington state lawmakers are considering a measure to help former nuclear site workers with certain illnesses receive the needed care and compensation.
Residents look to recall senator on Trump transition team
A group of Whatcom County residents have started an effort to recall a state senator currently serving on President Donald Trump's transition team.
Idaho House panel OKs new science standards
An Idaho House panel has approved new K-12 science standards, but only after striking key references to climate change caused by human behavior.
Bill would lower supermajority requirement for Idaho bonds
The threshold for approving municipality and school bonds would be lowered slightly under a new proposal recently introduced in the Idaho Statehouse.
Southwestern Idaho polling places need accessibility upgrade
Five polling places in southwestern Idaho may need to be relocated if modifications can't be made to make them more accessible.
Lawmakers push for statewide tourism program
Lawmakers are looking to boost tourism in Washington state.
Idaho House panel introduces bill limiting Indian gaming
A decades old fight over appropriate Indian gaming has once again reappeared in the Idaho Legislature.
Appeals court to hear arguments on President Trump's travel ban
The battle over President Trump's travel ban continues to escalate. The administration has appealed the temporary halt to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as families separated by the ban reunite at airports across the country.
Baumgartner sponsors bill that would require confirmation for college presidents
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require Senate confirmation of presidents of the state's four-year public colleges.
Lawmakers and Inslee push for more statewide gun measures
Gov. Jay Inslee and state lawmakers are pushing to pass legislation that would force people to store their guns safely and which they say would fix a loophole in the current law, which makes it easier to get an assault weapon than a handgun.
$51M tax cut plan clears Idaho House
The Idaho House has overwhelmingly approved a $51 million tax cut plan
Republican senator discusses role in Trump administration
Sen. Doug Ericksen says that the Republican majority in the state Senate can rely on him as his juggles dual roles as state senator and a member of President Donald Trump's transition team.
Demonstrators deliver postcards to Rep. McMorris Rodgers
Local protests continue against President Donald Trump's policies.
Idaho House committee introduces new felon firearm ban
An Idaho House panel has introduced legislation that would expand the list of the worst kind of felons banned from owning firearms.
Washington becomes first state to sue Trump over refugee order
Calling it an attack on religious freedom and a threat to the state economy, the state of Washington will go to court to try and prove President Trump's order on refugees is unconstitutional.
Spokane Valley councilman defends Trump's immigration order
Though President Donald Trump's recent executive order on immigration has many opponents, there are local people who stand behind the president's decision, including Spokane Valley city councilman Ed Pace.
Local colleges address students affected by executive order
Several Eastern Washington universities have issued statements regarding their students from countries affected by President Donald Trump's recent executive order on immigration.
New initiative seeks property tax cut
Anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman has filed his latest effort, a measure that seeks a 25 percent property tax cut.
Senate Republicans release education funding plan
Senate Republicans have released an education funding plan that seeks to replace local school levies with a statewide uniform rate earmarked for schools.
Washington governor says state won't be deterred on climate
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says the state will remain undeterred in its efforts to promote clean energy and tackle climate change.
