Washington DNR Sends Over 200 Firefighters to Battle Canadian Wildfires

OLYMPIA, WA – More than 200 firefighters from the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have been sent to Canada to assist with wildfire suppression efforts in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The deployment includes nine hand crews—eight of
Latah County Sheriff’s Office Jail Transitioning to a Court Holding And Booking Facility-Local Inmates Will be Incarcerated in Lewiston

MOSCOW, ID – The Latah County Sheriff’s Office Jail in Moscow will transition to a court holding and daytime booking facility as local inmates will be incarcerated at the jail in Lewiston. The issue began last
Lower Salmon River and Portions of Clearwater Basin Closed for Chinook Salmon Fishing

LEWISTON, ID – Idaho Fish and Game has announced the closure of adult Chinook salmon fishing on the lower Salmon River, effective Monday, June 9, with additional closures in the Clearwater River Basin to begin at the
Rehoming Effort Underway For Roughly 50 Dogs Living At Albion Residence

ALBION, WA – An effort is underway to rehome dozens of dogs that have been living at a home in Albion. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office learned of the situation last month. Deputies determined that there are
U of I Students Dig up Trash to Unearth Boise History

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on June 6, 2025 BOISE, ID – Digging for century-old trash in Downtown Boise might not be the trip to Egypt many people imagine when they think of archaeology, said University of Idaho
Scam Alert Issued by Idaho County Sheriff’s Office Over Impersonation Calls

GRANGEVILLE, ID – The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be a sheriff’s officer. According to the department, individuals have reported receiving phone calls from
Riggins Man Killed in Rollover Crash on French Creek Road

RIGGINS, ID – A Riggins man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday evening after his vehicle left the roadway and plunged down a steep embankment along French Creek Road. According to the Idaho County
Troop Deployment to LA Will Cost $134 Million, Last For 60 Days

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pentagon’s troop deployment to Los Angeles amid destructive protests will cost taxpayers $134 million and last for 60 days. “We stated very publicly that it’s 60 days because we want to ensure that
New WSU President Continues Administration Changes Replacing University Spokesman Phil Weiler

PULLMAN, WA – New Washington State University President Betsy Cantwell continues to make changes to the administration as institution spokesman Phil Weiler is being replaced.WSU announced Tuesday morning that the recently hired Pam Scott will be taking
U of I Theatre Arts Department introduces summer aerial arts camp for youth

MOSCOW, ID – The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts presents a brand-new summer aerial arts camp for kids ages 7 to 18. Campers will learn skills on aerial silks, sling and hoop (lyra) while building confidence, strength and creativity. Led by Theatre Arts