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Spring tabletop roundup: Fresh ideas for your seasonal gatherings
For a cozy, rustic vibe, opt for natural materials like wood and linen. A neutral table runner, wood riser, and woven ...
Pride flags, bathroom rules: Idaho laws are ‘frightening,’ trans advocates say
Scar Rulien, a 19-year-old Boise State University student, had been taking testosterone for around six months when he entered ...
WA officials urge people to get REAL ID, with deadline 3 weeks away
With the May 7 deadline to get REAL ID-compliant identification just three weeks away, there’s no time to procrastinate, ...
Spokane Valley voters to weigh in on future of city’s law enforcement services through sales tax measure on August ballot
Spokane Valley voters will be asked to decide this August if they want to pay a higher sales tax to pay for more policing.
USDA abruptly halts $59 million grant to University of Idaho
The University of Idaho took a gut punch earlier this week when the U.S. Department of Agriculture abruptly terminated a $59 ...
WSU football notebook: Seven more Cougars enter transfer portal, plus first class of 2026 commitment
The 6-6 Osmus, a native of Camas, chose WSU over offers from Oregon State, Colorado State, Nevada, FCS clubs Idaho, Portland ...
China open to talks if US shows respect, names point person
China wants to see a number of steps from President Donald Trump’s administration before it will agree to trade talks, ...
Locally: Cheney High diver Alma Smith qualifies for international competition
After his showing at the Red, White, Blue Qualifiers in Portland on April 4, Smith qualified for international competition ...
George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ shatters Broadway box office record
George Clooney‘s big Broadway debut in “Good Night, and Good Luck,” which opened April 3, has broken the weekly record for ...
WA parental, students’ rights debate continues as bills enter final stage
Lawmakers spent weeks engaged in fierce debate over how to best balance student privacy and parental rights after Democrats sought changes to a 2024 Republican-backed initiative commonly known as the ...
Firearm permit bill moving to governor’s desk
Washington State House Bill 1163 passed the Senate with a vote of 29 to 19 Monday following its earlier passage in the house. The bill seeks to implement stricter regulations surrounding the purchase, ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom to announce California lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday is expected to announce a lawsuit contesting President Donald Trump's executive authority to enact international tariffs without congressional approval.