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Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (503+ words) OLYMPIA, WA " Gov. Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise on Wednesday. Combined with a similar-sized pay bump a year ago, his annual salary is $234, 275, roughly $30, 000 more than when he took the oath as Washington's 24th governor in January 2025. It's not his doing....
Lewiston Man Sentenced to 7 to 15 Years for Attempted Strangulation
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (139+ words) Dailyfly News Lewiston Man Sentenced to 7 to 15 Years for Attempted Strangulation LEWISTON, ID " A 46-year-old Lewiston man has been sentenced to a minimum of seven years in prison after being convicted of attempting to strangle his former girlfriend during a…...
Still an evolving experiment: Josh Ritter reflects on Idaho ties, hints at July 4 performance
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (1070+ words) BOISE, ID " At 19, Joshua Ritter, born in Moscow to parents Robert and Sue, left the state to pursue his education and music career in Ohio. More than 30 years, 13 albums and two novels later, Ritter is back in Idaho to headline…...
Washington Population Grows by More Than 61, 000, Though Pace Slows
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (308+ words) OLYMPIA, WA" Washington's population continued to increase over the past year, adding an estimated 61, 200 residents and bringing the state's total population to 8, 176, 300 as of April 1, 2026, according to new estimates released Tuesday by the Washington Office of Financial Management. While the…...
Renewed call for constitutional amendment after SCOTUS ruling
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (486+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " After the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment applies to children born in the U. S. to mothers who are in the country illegally, there is a renewed effort in Congress to support a constitutional amendment to provide clarity to the…...
Washington Attorney General to Help Investigate Longview Paper Mill Disaster
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (211+ words) Dailyfly News Washington Attorney General to Help Investigate Longview Paper Mill Disaster LONGVIEW, WA. " The Washington Attorney General's Office has been granted authority to assist in the criminal investigation of last month's deadly industrial disaster at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging…...
Meridian Robbery Suspect Arrested in Eastern Idaho
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (179+ words) Dailyfly News Meridian Robbery Suspect Arrested in Eastern Idaho MERIDIAN, ID " A man wanted in connection with a Meridian robbery was arrested last week after the U. S. Marshals Service tracked him to eastern Idaho. Francisco Salazar was taken into custody June…...
Idaho Fish and Game Releases Clearwater Region Trout Stocking Schedule
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (172+ words) Dailyfly News LEWISTON, ID " Anglers in north-central Idaho can expect several trout stocking events over the next month as the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July stocking forecast for the Clearwater Region. The agency notes that…...
Heavy Trucks Now Allowed to Travel 80 MPH on Some Idaho Highways Under New Law
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (194+ words) BOISE, ID " A new Idaho law has taken effect allowing heavy commercial trucks to travel up to 80 mph on highways where that speed limit is posted, matching the maximum speed allowed for passenger vehicles. According to the Idaho Transportation Department,…...
Governor Little Proclaims July 2 as Wildland Firefighter Day in Idaho
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (151+ words) Dailyfly News Governor Little Proclaims July 2 as Wildland Firefighter Day in Idaho BOISE, ID " Governor Brad Little has proclaimed July 2 as Wildland Firefighter Day in Idaho, recognizing the dedication, service and sacrifice of the state's wildland firefighters and the many…...