Governor Signs Bill Making Idaho the Only State With Firing Squad as Main Execution Method
BOISE, ID – Idaho will become the only state to fatally shoot death row inmates as its main execution method. Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday morning signed into law House Bill 37, which will make the
USAID Reportedly Burning, Shredding Classified Documents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Agency for International Development is facing criticism after news broke that federal employees were reportedly told to burn or shred classified documents. USAID has been the center of controversy since President Donald
More Law Enforcement Agencies Reconsider use of Popular Sig Sauer P320 Handgun
More than 100 people have reported unintentional discharges and 80 injuries since 2016. A Washington agency is among the latest to have banned the gun. OLYMPIA, WA – As safety concerns over the Sig Sauer P320 handgun
Mead School Board Asks Feds to Intervene Over OSPI Gender Policy Mandates
MEAD, WA – A Washington state school district just outside of Spokane is calling for federal intervention regarding a state-mandated gender-inclusive sports policy. The Mead School Board has sent letters to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the
LC State Volleyball to Hold Alumni Weekend
LEWISTON, ID – Coach Katie Palmer announced the addition of LC State Volleyball Alumni Weekend to a full slate of activities revolving around the 2025 LC State Hall of Fame Induction. Volleyball alumni weekend will provide opportunities
Idaho House Rejects Bids to Apply to Amend U.S. Constitution Through Convention of States
BOISE, ID – The Idaho House on Wednesday rejected a resolution that would’ve called for a never-before-used method of amending the U.S. Constitution. House Concurrent Resolution 10, sponsored by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, would’ve called for
Schools are Surveilling Kids to Prevent Gun Violence or Suicide. The Lack of Privacy Comes at a Cost
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on March 12, 2025 The Education Reporting Collaborative, a coalition of eight newsrooms, is investigating the unintended consequences of AI-powered surveillance at schools. Members of the Collaborative are Idaho Education News, AL.com, The
U.S. House GOP Pushes Through Bill Averting Shutdown on Friday; Senate is Next
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Republicans approved a stopgap spending bill Tuesday that would keep the government funded for about six months, though the legislation must pass the Senate before a Friday midnight deadline to avoid a
WSU Extension Expert Tapped to Help Missourian Farms in Aftermath of Bird Flu Outbreak
PULLMAN, WA – As avian influenza continues to ravage U.S. flocks, the grim reality is that safe, fast disposal of deceased infected birds is necessary. Rachel Wieme, an Extension specialist with Washington State University, was tapped by
U.S. Marshals Offer Reward for Fugitive Wanted in Spokane Area
SPOKANE, WA – The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking public assistance in locating Frederic Hamberg, who is wanted on multiple felony charges, including second-degree assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. Authorities have announced a reward of