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Environmental Groups Petition Forest Service to Ban ‘Cyanide Bombs’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Center for Biological Diversity, Predator Defense and scores of other conservation groups petitioned the U.S. Forest Service today to ban the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as ‘‘cyanide bombs,’’ in national forests. The spring-loaded ejectors armed with cyanide powder that have...
What to Know About McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak
NEW YORK - Dozens of people across the U.S. have contracted E. coli traced to ingredients in McDonald's Quarter Pounders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday. As a result, McDonald's announced it has proactively removed two ingredients from stores across two impacted regions, but the company's...
Court Sets Date for Trial in Lawsuit Seeking Clarification of Idaho’s Abortion Law
A trial to determine whether Idaho’s abortion law should be blocked for individuals facing pregnancy complications will begin on Nov. 12 in Boise. Ada County District Judge Jason Scott will hear arguments from both sides in Adkins v. State of Idaho, a lawsuit filed in September 2023 by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of four Idaho women denied abortions despite facing serious pregnancy complications, two Idaho physicians, and the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians – a medical association.
Boeing Strike to Continue After Workers Reject new Contract
SEATTLE - Boeing machinists on Wednesday rejected a new contract proposal that would've ended a weekslong work stoppage against the embattled aerospace company -- and the union said the strike will go on. Sixty-four percent of workers voted to reject the new contract, according to the International Association of Machinists...
Famed Wyoming Grizzly Bear Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in National Park, her cub is Still Missing
JACKSON, WY - A beloved grizzly bear has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, officials said. The famed grizzly bear -- known simply as “Grizzly Bear 399”due to the identity tag attached to her ear -- was fatally struck on Tuesday evening by a vehicle on Highway 26/89 in Snake River Canyon, just south of Jackson, Wyoming, and her identity was confirmed through ear tags and a microchip, according to a statement from the National Park Service on Wednesday.
Initiative Backers say Ferguson's 'One-Sided' Language is Deceiving Voters
Recently released polling on the Washington initiatives to the ballot indicates voters may not be in the mood to support three of the four measures. Backers of the initiatives aren't swayed by the results, adding that language included by Attorney General Bob Ferguson paints a partisan pall over the measures.
Big Country's Pet of the Week
Each week, we shine a spotlight on animals at local shelters that are looking for their forever home. This week's Big Country Pet of the Week is Sting. Sting is waiting to meet his new family at the Humane Society of the Palouse. He is a 2-year-old, neutered, 60-lb, fully-grown pit bull mix. The shelter staff describes him as friendly, energetic, active, and playful.
Paid Family and Medical Leave Premiums to Increase in 2025
OLYMPIA – The Washington Employment Security Department has announced an increase in Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums starting January 1, 2025. The new premium rate will rise to 0.92%, up from the 2024 rate of 0.74%. This increase follows a year in which more than 175,000 Washington workers...
US fines Apple and Goldman Sachs over Apple Card
The United States fined Apple and Goldman Sachs a total of $89 million on Wednesday, accusing them of deceiving users of the iPhone-maker's credit card. Customer service breakdowns and misrepresentations affected hundreds of thousands of users of Apple Card, launched in a collaboration with the US banking titan in 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said.
Semi Bird Resigns GOP Roles Saying Party is in 'Conflict' With his Christian Values
Former Washington state Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird has resigned from two leadership positions with the party. In an email this week sent to Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh and others, Bird said he was resigning from his position as chair of the Benton County Republican Party and also resigning as an executive board member of the Washington State Republican Party.
Whitman County Allocates $20K for new Runway in Tekoa
TEKOA - The Whitman County Commissioners have allocated 20,000 dollars to help pay or a new runway surface for the City of Tekoa’s airport. The board approved the spending this week from the county’s economic development funds for the Willard Field Runway Rehabilitation Construction Project. The airport dates...
Yellowstone-Region Grizzlies are Dying at a Near-Record Pace. Managers Aren’t Alarmed.
The first mortality investigation occurred last spring in Idaho, but by the first week of September, the description appeared with increasing regularity in the database federal biologists use to track grizzly bear deaths in the Yellowstone region. By mid-October, the words “UNDER INVESTIGATION” had been entered 16 times, nine of...
E.Coli Outbreak in Oregon, Several Other States, McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Suspected
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agricultural (USDA) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and public health officials in multiple states, including Oregon, are investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections. According to federal health,...
Warrior Men’s Basketball Opens 2024-25 Ranked No. 25 in NAIA
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2024-25 LC State Men’s Basketball team will start the season in the top 25 for the first time since the 2021-22 season after an exciting playoff run to end 2023-24. The Warriors checked in at No. 25 in the NAIA Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Preseason Poll.
Attorney General Labrador Joins 25-State Coalition Addressing Antisemitism Concerns at Columbia University
BOISE - On October 23, 2024, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined 25 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to Columbia University, expressing concerns about alleged antisemitism on its campus. The letter addressed recent protests by pro-Palestinian student groups, which included demands for the university to divest from Israel. It highlighted a specific April 2024 incident where protesters staged an occupation on the university's campus, established encampments, and continued despite arrests and negotiations.
Deadline Approaching for Idaho Absentee Ballot Requests for Nov. 5 General Election
The deadline to submit an absentee ballot request in Idaho for the Nov. 5 general election is Friday. Voters may request an absentee ballot online at www.VoteIdaho.gov until 5 p.m. Oct. 25. According to the Idaho Secretary of States Office, to request an absentee ballot, voters will need the following...
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Seizes 14 Firearms and 2.5 Pounds of Meth in Coeur d’Alene
The operation was conducted in conjunction with the Coeur d’Alene Police K9 Unit. The search stemmed from the reported theft of a game camera on October 15, 2024, which was equipped with transmit photos and GPS locations. The stolen camera led law enforcement to the location. Once on the...
Latah County Sheriff's Office Warns of Scam Calls Impersonating Deputies
MOSCOW - The Latah County Sheriff's Office has reported a recent surge in scam calls, where individuals are impersonating deputies from the office. These scammers are reportedly using the sheriff’s office number, 208-882-2216, to make the calls appear legitimate. The callers claim the targeted individuals have outstanding warrants, have violated court orders, or missed jury duty, and they demand payments to resolve these issues.
Lewiston Woman Arrested for Alleged Burglary Involving Stolen Tools
LEWISTON - Lewiston police arrested a local woman, Jamie Lee George, 37, on charges of burglary following an investigation into the reported theft of a Milwaukee band saw and impact drill. According to reports, the incident began on August 26, 2024, when George and her husband visited a family member's...
LC State Women’s Basketball Ranked in 19th Straight Poll, Starts Season at No. 24
LEWISTON – Lewis-Clark State Women’s Basketball is ranked in the NAIA Top 25 for the 19th straight poll, the sixth-longest active streak in NAIA women’s basketball, and will start the season at No. 24. The Warrior women opened their preseason action in Pullman with an exhibition at...
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