Big Sky acknowledges officiating error in final seconds of Idaho-Sacramento State game

A tense conference matchup between Idaho and Sacramento State ended under scrutiny after the Big Sky acknowledged a last-second officiating error. The league has since taken action by suspending the officials involved, underscoring the seriousness of the incident.

Big Sky acknowledges officiating error in final seconds of Idaho-Sacramento State game

The Fossil Fuel Lobby Is Under Scrutiny at COP30

A significant rise in fossil fuel lobbyists attending COP30 is fueling heated discussions about their influence on climate negotiations. While host countries and organizers cite the need for cooperation to reach climate goals, critics point to studies indicating insufficient progress by the industry in supporting a global green transition.

The Fossil Fuel Lobby Is Under Scrutiny at COP30

Judith Lee: Recommendations for more transparent Davenport

In a push for stronger government scrutiny, Judith Lee calls on Davenport’s leaders to embrace transparency. She insists the city’s past challenges must inform a better future, built on accountability and open dialogue.

Judith Lee: Recommendations for more transparent Davenport

Former officers seek dismissal in 2021 shooting death due to new use of force statute

Two former Lawton police officers are requesting dismissal of charges related to the December 2021 shooting death of Quadry Malik Sanders. They argue that a newly enacted state law on officer use of force calls into question the basis for their prosecution.

Former officers seek dismissal in 2021 shooting death due to new use of force statute

Deion Sanders Sends Stern Message To Colorado Buffaloes Players As Problems Persist

With the clock ticking on the college football season, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders implores his Colorado Buffaloes to step up. He urges players to unite, demanding they become part of the solution rather than fueling the team’s ongoing problems.

Deion Sanders Sends Stern Message To Colorado Buffaloes Players As Problems Persist

Opinion | The Conviction Review Unit’s handling of this murder case merits major scrutiny

For more than a year, Dan Guida has tried to raise red flags about a Conviction Review Unit’s decision to recommend exoneration in a controversial murder case. His requests for clarity and accountability have been met with silence, spurring deeper questions about the integrity of the process.

Opinion | The Conviction Review Unit’s handling of this murder case merits major scrutiny

Homeland Security yet to follow through on prosecution of ICE doxing cases

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem set high expectations in July for prosecuting individuals who exposed personal information of ICE agents. Months later, no official legal action has been reported, leaving questions about the agency’s commitment to following through on these cases.

Homeland Security yet to follow through on prosecution of ICE doxing cases

Local leaders call press conference to decry East Side tear gas response by immigration agents

Local leaders in the East Side neighborhood held a press conference to denounce the tear gas deployed by federal immigration agents after a pursuit and vehicle crash. They condemn the move as an unwarranted escalation, calling for immediate accountability.

Local leaders call press conference to decry East Side tear gas response by immigration agents

Sales tax debated

A debated sales tax could be enacted without voter approval, raising questions about how new taxes are introduced. Columbia Gorge News reports that officials and community members are grappling with the implications of such a move.

Letters: Law enforcement is a human institution

Law enforcement is neither inherently honorable nor despicable. It is an institution rooted in the actions of those who serve under its banner and the trust communities collectively place in them. This perspective highlights the importance of genuine human engagement within policing.

Letters: Law enforcement is a human institution