Every state's nickname and where it comes from
Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.
Flu cases are highest in these US states — see map showing ‘elevated’ activity
The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the Centers for Disease Control says “seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and ...
Oregon Capital Chronicle14h
Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table
Some residents, including lawmakers, in eastern Oregon would like to merge with our neighbor to the east, creating a Greater ...
MyNorthwest.com15h
Movement to break off part of Oregon to join with Idaho has legs again
A grassroots movement by conservatives to break off part of Oregon and merge it with Idaho has made headlines again.
The Bulletin4d
State's fire map catches heat in Deschutes County
Deschutes County won’t join others that have asked the state to walk back its map assigning a wildfire hazard level to every ...
Daylight saving time is starting soon: Here's which states want to make it permanent
Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time ...
Lock the clock: Here's where each state stands on making daylight saving time permanent
Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time ...
Map reveals 200m Americans will be lashed by snow, ice and flooding
A trifecta of winter storms is set to lash a large swath of the US with snow, ice and flooding this week, as 200 million Americans across more than 40 states from California to Maine brace for impact.
CEOs of these Idaho companies make millions. See what they and their median workers get
The top executives of Idaho’s publicly traded companies were paid hundreds of times more than their median employees.