Big Education Issues at Stake as Supreme Court Hears Religious Charter Case
Some worry that a victory for the Oklahoma school has the potential to upend the charter and religious school sectors. By Linda Jacobson This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign
Spokane Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Armed Chase with Child in Vehicle
SPOKANE, WA — A 43-year-old Spokane man has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition following a 2022 police pursuit with his young son in the car. Keith Lamarr
LC State, ISU Sign MOU to Partner on Master of Science in Athletic Training
LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College and Idaho State University (ISU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer a program where students can complete a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of
Trump Vows to Bring Columbus Day ‘Back From the Ashes’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump reignited controversy this week by declaring that Columbus Day should be celebrated solely in honor of Christopher Columbus, rejecting efforts to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day alongside it. In a statement posted
Judge Rejects Another Effort to Remove Death Penalty in Bryan Kohberger Case
BOISE, ID – A judge has denied a second motion by Bryan Kohberger’s legal team to strike the death penalty as a potential sentence in the case involving the murders of four University of Idaho students in
May 1st Protests Planned in Clarkston, Pullman and Moscow
CLARKSTON, WA – Anti-Trump protestors plan to again gather at several locations around the region on May 1. A protest is planned at the corner of Bridge Street and 5th Street in Clarkston. Organizers say they will
Trump Defends Tariffs, Touts Immigration Success
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening, his 100th day in office of his second term. Trump touted his progress cutting federal waste, “protecting workers, restoring the rule of
Idaho, Utah, Wyoming Team up on Nuclear Energy Development
BOISE, ID – Utah state leaders are taking the next steps in their efforts to make Utah a major nuclear energy development hub and a “national leader” in developing next-generation energy technology, reaching beyond state lines to
Thousands of Washington State Workers Lose out on Wage Hikes
OLYMPIA, WA – Nearly 5,300 state government and community college employees in Washington won’t be getting a 3% pay raise in July when most other state workers will. That’s because those members of the Washington Public Employees
Amazon Refutes Report on Displaying Trump Tariff Costs Amid Criticism From White House
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon pushed back against a news report on Tuesday, claiming it planned to visibly break down the costs of former President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs on its product listings. The rebuttal came after