Additional Outage Planned for Clearwater Power Members on May 31

LEWISTON, ID – Clearwater Power Company has announced a planned power outage for more than 1,200 members on Saturday, May 31. The outage will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to last until approximately 7 p.m.
Lewiston Man Arrested on Child Exploitation and Sexual Abuse Charges

LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston man was arrested this week following an investigation into allegations of child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of a minor, according to court documents filed in Nez Perce County. Dylan M. Gilmore,
Idaho Climbs 12 Spots in National Rankings for Starting Teacher pay

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org. BOISE, ID – Idaho climbed a dozen spots in national rankings for starting teacher pay last school year, reflecting a $145 million state investment in raises two years ago. The National Education Association
Lewiston School District Announces New Assistant Superintendent

LEWISTON, ID – The Lewiston Independent School District No. 1 Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Angela Baldus as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent. Baldus will assume the position on July 1, 2025, for the
More Oregon Parents Are Asking For Vaccine Exemptions For Their Kids, Data Show

Data shows three years of declining vaccine rates among Oregon kindergarteners SALEM, OR – Nearly one in 10 Oregon kindergartners aren’t fully vaccinated because their parents asked for nonmedical vaccine exemptions, setting a state record. In the
Asotin County Man Facing Child Rape and Incest Charges

ASOTIN, WA – A man from Asotin County has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses following an investigation into concerning statements made by a young child during interviews conducted by law enforcement and child
Some States Reexamine School Discipline as Trump Order Paves Go-Ahead

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to reinstate “common sense” school discipline, more states may follow and expand the authority of teachers and school officials to deal with disruptive students.
Juvenile Suspect Arrested Following Deer Park Burglary and Shooting Investigation

DEER PARK, WA – A 15-year-old previously convicted felon was arrested on May 13 in connection with several recent crimes in Deer Park, including a commercial burglary and a shooting into an unoccupied vehicle, according to the Spokane
Washington Ecology Proposes Rule Updates to Support Clean Semi-Truck Transition

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Department of Ecology has announced proposed updates to its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, aiming to support the commercial vehicle industry’s shift toward zero-emission trucks. The changes, paired with over $130 million in
Chris Jones named vice president for finance and administration at LC State

LEWISTON, ID – After a national search, Chris Jones has been named vice president for finance and administration (VPFA) at Lewis-Clark State College, President Cynthia Pemberton announced on Thursday. Jones, assistant vice president of budget and