Eastern Idaho Man Sentenced to Seven Years For Drug Trafficking
POCATELLO, ID – A Fort Hall man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott. Walker Dean Cates, 39, received an 84-month
Regulatory relief on the way for childcare centers in Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – Legislation to help address Washington state’s childcare crisis has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1648 pushes out requirements for childcare providers and staff, recognizing “experience-based competency, and removing unnecessary barriers
Trinity Duncan of Orofino Named IHSAA Interscholastic Star Honoree for 2025
BOISE, ID — The Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) has announced six high school juniors as recipients of the 2024-2025 Interscholastic Star Student Recognition Awards. Among them is Trinity Duncan of Orofino High School, who was selected
CDC no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children, pregnant women
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from children and pregnant women’s recommended immunization schedules, reversing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s blanket recommendation that every American
Bluetick Coffee Named Idaho Small Business of the Month for June 2025
RIGGINS, ID — Bluetick Coffee has been named one of Idaho’s Small Businesses of the Month for June 2025 as part of U.S. Senator Jim Risch’s “Support Local Gems” initiative, which highlights standout small businesses across the
Men’s Basketball Signs Spokane’s Pierce
LEWISTON, ID – LC State Men’s Basketball announced the next addition to its incoming class in Jaaziel Pierce. The 6-7 forward will join the Warriors in the fall out of Saint George’s School. “Jaaziel has as
LC State Announces 2025 Spring Semester Honor Roll
LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College has announced that 970 students earned academic honors for the spring 2025 semester. To be recognized, students must complete at least 12 graded credits in 100-level or higher courses. Those with
NPR Sues Trump Administration Over Executive Order to Cut Public Media Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A collection of National Public Radio stations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, seeking to block an executive order that would cut off their federal funding. The 43-page filing says the order that President Donald
26-Year-Old WSU Student Stands Trial This Week For Allegedly Raping Female Student On Campus
COLFAX, WA – A 26-year-old Washington State University student is standing trial this week for allegedly raping a female student on campus. Erick Leal is charged with felony 2nd degree and 3rd degree rape in Whitman
Idaho Begins Firing Squad Retrofit at Maximum Security Prison
KUNA, ID – The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) has announced it will begin phase two of the retrofit of F-Block at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution to accommodate executions by firing squad, as required by House