Microsoft jumps into WA Legislature’s housing debate
The company is out with a 10-page report with housing priorities it wants to see lawmakers in Olympia tackle this year.
Out West
Oregon bill would ask home insurers to consider fire prevention
The proposal comes in light of rising property insurance premiums and policy cancellations or nonrenewals across the country and much of the West.
Pacific Power must progress toward Oregon cut in emissions
A Marion County Circuit Court judge rejected Pacific Power’s argument that the state had not clearly defined “continual progress” towards targets.
Mining regulatory bill splits Nevada’s congressional delegation
Nevada lawmakers are once again taking the lead in a bipartisan effort to reverse a court ruling adopting a stricter interpretation of a 150-year-old federal mining law.
Colorado River basin states get first look at proposed rules
The states want to reach consensus on operations of the depleting Colorado River instead of having the federal government impose one on them with no input.
Nevada woman sentenced to 28 years to life for beheading ex
Devyn Michaels was convicted of first-degree murder in 2025 after she withdrew her guilty plea to the second-degree murder of Jonathan Willette.
Washington, Oregon prevail in challenge to Trump election order
A federal court ruled that Trump lacked authority to rewrite federal election rules without congressional approval.
Groups decry Trump deal giving Utah control of national park land
The 20-year cooperative agreement between Utah and the U.S. Forest Service opens up public lands to commercial enterprise.
Arizona drought persists despite heavy Phoenix rainfall
Maricopa and Yuma counties recorded the wettest fall seasons in state history, but the remainder of the state remained below 70% of average precipitation.
Federal agents shoot, injure two people in Portland
Two people were shot and injured by federal immigration agents in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to police.