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MADD releases annual report
Idaho drunk driving laws are among the weakest in the nation, according to a recently released report by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Yakima native gets ready for next month’s Paralympics
YAKIMA– A Yakima, Washington, native will be part of the American downhill ski team at the 2018 Paralympics next month. Josh Elliott said he will be skiing in all the downhill slalom events at the games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, where the 2018 Winter Olympics are underway. The games for athletes with disabilities will run from March 9 to 18, and Elliott will have his own cheering section, comprised of family and fellow U.S. Marines.
Two men sentenced to prison for cutting tree in national park
Two men are going to prison and must pay about $17,500 in restitution after pleading guilty to cutting down a tree in Olympic National Park.
Trump vents frustration over Russia probe, rails against FBI
Venting his fury over the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted that the Obama administration bears some blame for the election meddling, insisted he never denied that the Kremlin interfered in the 2016 U.S. campaign and said “they are laughing their asses off in Moscow.”
Spokane County property taxes to rise significantly in 2018
Spokane County homeowners will see a substantial increase in their property tax bill this year as a result of a new state school levy.
Washington state college lockdown ends, no evidence of shots
A community college in Washington state was locked down Friday following reports of shots fired but police found no evidence of a gunman and no injuries were reported.
Federal vote-protection efforts lag ahead of first primaries
With the first primaries of the 2018 elections less than a month away, you might expect federal officials to be wrapping up efforts to safeguard the vote against expected Russian interference. You’d be wrong.
Olympic swimmer says she wants to save others from sex abuse
Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors said in an emotional interview Monday that her former coach “stole so much” from her in the decade she alleges he sexually abused her starting when she was a minor.
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish opposition party elects new leaders
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish opposition elected new co-presidents Sunday, following a crackdown on the party for alleged terror links that led to the jailing of one of its leaders and hundreds of arrests.
Washington pot industry faces major setback after delivery routes, vehicle data hacked
Washington marijuana businesses are struggling after a data breach to the state’s online tracking system allowed hackers to access information on delivery vehicles, routes and approximate travel times.
As Westminster Dog Show kicks off, Washington competition judge shares view from New York
For the 142nd year running, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show convenes at The Piers and Madison Square Garden. Roughly 3,000 dogs will participate in showmanship and obedience events Monday and Tuesday, preceded by an agility contest this past Saturday.
Pastor pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 280 pounds of pot
A former church pastor in Vancouver has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge for trying to smuggle more than 280 pounds of pot into the country from Mexico.
Egypt’s ex-auditor says attack on him linked to election
The government’s former top anti-graft fighter who was seriously injured in an apparent kidnapping attempt last month said he believed the attack was connected to his role in the campaign of a would-be candidate who tried to run in Egypt’s upcoming presidential election.
George W. Bush says Russia meddled in 2016 US election
Former President George W. Bush said on Thursday that “there’s pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled” in the 2016 American presidential election, forcefully rebutting fellow Republican Donald Trump’s denials of Moscow trying to affect the vote.
Airlines sue over new Washington state sick leave law
A coalition of airlines including Alaska, JetBlue, United and Southwest is suing Washington state over its new sick leave law, saying the measure will increase costs and delays for travelers.
Hanford workers report smelling vapors for 2nd day in a row
For the second day in a row, workers have reported mysterious odors at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation tank farms.
Trump administration’s oil drilling plan prompts protests
The Trump administration’s plan to drill for oil and gas off the coast of the United States drew protests Tuesday in Congress and on the streets.
Kenyan opposition politician charged over mock inauguration
Kenyan police on Tuesday charged a politician over witnessing the mock inauguration last week of opposition leader Raila Odinga, an event the government considers treason, while the passports of more than a dozen opposition leaders were suspended.
Azerbaijan’s leader calls snap presidential vote
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Azerbaijan’s president on Monday called a snap presidential election in the ex-Soviet nation. Ilham Aliyev, who has ruled the oil-rich Caspian Sea nation since 2003, was to seek re-election in October, but his office announced that the president ordered an early election to be held on April 11.
Republican spends heavily seeking Montana senate nomination
A Montana businessman whose U.S. senate campaign is chaired by the wife of Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke has outspent and outraised his Republican opponents by pumping $650,000 of his own money into the race.