Electricity Demand in Northwest Could Double in Next 20 Years, Forecast Finds
SALEM, OR – Demand for electricity in the Northwest could double by 2046, according to a new energy forecast from regional experts. Over the next two decades, demand could increase by between 1.8% and 3.1% annually, the
New School Bus Technology Aims to Reduce Misbehavior, Help Drivers Focus on The Road
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 29, 2025 JEROME, ID – In many ways, school buses are classrooms on wheels — complete with student misbehavior. But in this case, the adult in charge is faced away from
Thousands of Oregon, Washington Children at Risk if Head Start Ends, Lawsuit Alleges
OLYMPIA, WA – More than 25,000 children in Oregon and Washington will lose the child care and early education their families rely on if the Trump administration continues its attempts to dismantle Head Start, say northwest nonprofit
Hikers Rescued After Creek Incident on Central Washington Trail
WENATCHEE, WA – Two hikers were rescued Monday evening after being swept downstream while attempting to cross a creek near French Creek on the Icicle Creek Trail. According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, a satellite 911
A Breakdown of Washington’s New $78B Two-Year State Budget
The deal, awaiting Gov. Ferguson’s signature, includes $4.3B in new taxes on businesses, financial assets and technology, and boosts K-12 funding. OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state lawmakers on Sunday approved a $77.8 billion two-year budget to
Lewiston School District Announces New Principal for Lewiston High School
LEWISTON, ID – The Independent School District No. 1 Board of Directors has announced the hiring of David Kronemann as the new principal of Lewiston High School. Kronemann will officially begin his duties on July 1, 2025.
Study: Washington, Oregon Top Rankings of Best States For Nurses
OLYMPIA, WA – The Pacific Northwest is the place to be for nurses, according to a new study from personal finance platform WalletHub that ranks Washington state and Oregon No. 1 and No. 3, respectively, as the best
Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute pledges $600,000 to WSU’s Plant Growth Facility
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University’s Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC) has received a $600,000 pledge from the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute (NNII) to support the construction of the new Plant Growth Facility (PGF). This significant contribution
Idaho Department of Education Launches New School Performance Website
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Department of Education today launched a new version of the department’s comprehensive accountability website, the Idaho Report Card. The website comes with added features designed to improve user experience and overall performance-related
Clearwater Paper Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
SPOKANE, WA — Clearwater Paper Corporation has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a significant increase in net sales driven largely by its acquisition of the Augusta mill. The company posted net