What Arizona v. Navajo Nation could mean for tribal rights in the West and beyond Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. Navajo Nation. The court’s decision could have significant implications for the water rights of tribes across the country, including here in the Pacific Northwest. Noel Gasca Play AudioListen 19 mins
Idaho is the latest state to permit execution by firing squad Four other states — Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah and South Carolina — also currently permit executions by firing squad, according to the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center. Joe Hernandez
A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library The nonprofit, which has a mission to provide "universal access to all knowledge," says it will appeal the ruling. Joe Hernandez
GEO Group sickened ICE detainees with hazardous chemicals for months, a lawsuit says The Social Justice Legal Foundation says one of the country's largest private prison operators knowingly exposed ICE detainees to the disinfectant HDQ Neutral. Jaclyn Diaz
‘Therapeutic’ courts could see influx under Washington's next drug law Lawmakers in Olympia are mapping out changes to Washington state’s drug possession law. It could emphasize “diversion” programs designed to help people avoid jail and criminal records. Drug courts or “therapeutic” courts could be one route for these cases. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
U.S. and Canada reach a deal to close a popular but unofficial border crossing President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to announce a deal that would allow both countries to turn away more migrants at unofficial border crossings. Joel Rose
WA Supreme Court upholds capital gains tax just weeks ahead of collection deadline The Washington Supreme Court has ruled in a 7-2 decision to uphold the state's new capital gain tax. Jeanie Lindsay Play AudioListen 2 mins
Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans. The Associated Press
The prosecutor drops charges against 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland The district attorney's office told NPR charges were dropped against Roiland "as a result of having insufficient evidence" to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Jaclyn Diaz
Michigan is set to repeal its decade-old right-to-work law, a big win for unions Michigan lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's right-to-work law, which allows workers to opt out of paying union dues. Republicans call the move a setback for the state's economy. Rick Pluta Play AudioListen 4 mins
