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Lewiston-based insurance company pulled Asotin MedAdvantage plans, citing growing financial pressure

By Rachel Sun April 15, 2025

In Asotin County, Washington, just over a quarter of the population is 65 or older. This year, a locally based insurance provider pulled its Medicare Advantage plans in the county. Read More

In Clarkston, a home sharing company helps people find housing

By Phineas Pope January 13, 2025

Two men are seated inside a house. Several armchairs are seen in the background.

Lane Phillips, left, and Dean Johnson, right, at their home in Clarkston, Wash. (Credit: Phineas Pope / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 3:33) Read Dean Johnson, 78, and Lane Phillips, 83, have […]Read More

Asotin County assessment shows needs in mental health, housing, substance use treatment

By Rachel Sun May 16, 2024

An assessment by the Asotin County Health District shows that mental health, housing and aging in place, along with substance use, are some of the largest health issues facing the community. Read More

Preliminary injunction for Eggleston hearing denied

By Rachel Sun May 23, 2023

A portrait of Dr. Richard Eggleston smiling at the camera

A retired ophthalmologist, who wrote opinion columns in the Lewiston Tribune regarding COVID-19, was denied a preliminary injunction on charges filed against him by the Washington Medical Commission at a hearing Wednesday. His hearing with the Washington Medical Commission is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 24-26.Read More

Eastern Washington Small Businesses Get Coronavirus Relief Through State Grants

By Doug Nadvornick May 21, 2020

Owen's Grocery and Deli in Newport is one of nearly 200 eastern Washington small businesses to receive state coronavirus relief grants from the state. Courtesy of Owen's Grocery and Deli

Washington’s Commerce Department has announced about $10 million in coronavirus relief grants for some of the state’s smallest businesses. Nearly 200 businesses in rural eastern Washington towns are among the recipients.Read More

Asotin County Special Election Information

By Kanale Rhoden February 10, 2020

Find out what's on the ballot for this election, where to drop off ballots and more. Read More

Southeastern Washington And North-Central Idaho Libraries Shush Talk Of Continuing Overdue Fines

By Doug Nadvornick February 4, 2020

Several libraries in southeastern Washington and north central Idaho are abolishing late fines. CREDIT: Doug Nadvornick/SPR

Patrons at several southeastern Washington and north central Idaho libraries will no longer have to pay fines for overdue books. Lewiston High School is joining libraries in Lapwai and Orofino, Idaho and Clarkston and Asotin, Washington in abolishing fines.Read More

Southeastern Washington Judge Faces Possible New Sexual Assault Charges After April Arrest

By Zachary Garner June 20, 2019

Asotin County Superior Court Judge Scott Gallina was arrested in April 2019 and booked into the Walla Walla County courthouse. A tentative trial date is set for late September. Courtesy Walla Walla County

A superior court judge in southeastern Washington who was arrested in April on multiple charges involving sexual misconduct could face more charges. Nine women have reported some degree of sexual misconduct by Asotin County Superior Court Judge Scott Gallina from the time he took the bench in 2014.Read More