Evacuations continue in western Washington as atmospheric rivers cause potentially historic flooding, and enrollment deadlines approach on state health exchanges after the Senate failed to pass premium cost relief.

Plus, WA lawmakers may consider banning law enforcement—including ICE agents—from wearing masks while interacting with the public. And Idahoans getting divorced could see changes to how attorney fees are paid.

Plus, Congress approves funding critical to rural Northwest schools and counties, and a new pro-housing group wants Idaho cities to update zoning codes.

Plus, Sen. Patty Murray is making a last ditch effort to pressure the U.S. Senate to extend tax breaks for health insurance purchased through state exchanges. And high winds and heavy rain are making for some dangerous conditions this week in the Inland Northwest.

A Washington state work group has issued recommendations for how to improve response to wildfires. The Washington legislature will consider whether to provide better protections for immigrant workers. Washington's job market is stagnant heading into 2026.

Washington crime rate continues to decline in 2025. And three Inland Northwest ski resorts (finally) open for the 2025-26 season.

A new report examines what health services rural northeastern WA and north ID residents are using—and where they’re missing. And Kevin Coe, the man known as Spokane's South Hill Rapist, has died.

Plus, DOJ is suing WA for withholding voter registration info. And Seattle lawmaker has launched a new tax proposal, but Gov. Ferguson says he's more interested in a "cuts only" budget.

Plus, renters in Spokane could soon be getting some new protections, and Indigenous advocates are trying to fill a hole in data about traumatic brain injuries and domestic abuse among Native women.

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