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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

Judge enters not guilty pleas on Bryan Kohberger’s behalf, trial set for October

By Lauren Paterson May 22, 2023

Bryan Kohberger sits in an orange jumpsuit next to his lawyer Anne Taylor at a black table in the Latah County Courthouse. Taylor wears a black blazer under her blonde hair.

Bryan Kohberger chose not to enter a plea Monday, May 22 at his arraignment hearing. The judge entered not guilty on all charges on his behalf. (Credit: KREM 2 News)… Continue Reading Judge enters not guilty pleas on Bryan Read More

Washington leaders call new drug law ‘imperfect’ solution to overdose crisis

By Northwest News Network May 18, 2023

Washington lawmakers passed a new drug possession and addiction treatment policy during a one-day special legislative session Tuesday

Washington is getting a new drug possession and addiction treatment law, after the state legislature approved a final deal during its one-day special session Tuesday. But many lawmakers call it a hard compromise that represents just one step toward tackling the state's drug crisis. Read More

Bryan Kohberger indicted on murder charges, arraignment set for Monday

By Lauren Paterson May 17, 2023

Bryan Kohberger walks into the Latah County Courtroom with an orange jumpsuit on.

Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, appears at a hearing in Latah County District Court, on Jan. 5, 2023, in Moscow,… Continue Reading Bryan Kohberger indicted on murder Read More