WA doctor among those fired in RFK Jr.’s purge of vaccine panel
SEATTLE, WA – Dr. Helen Chu gained attention early in the COVID-19 pandemic as her repurposed flu research project identified the first case of coronavirus spreading person-to-person in the United States. She and her colleagues carried out
Nez Perce Tribe Condemns President Trump’s Withdrawal from Columbia Basin Agreement
LAPWAI, ID — The Nez Perce Tribe issued a public statement Thursday opposing President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA), a regional strategy developed to prevent salmon extinction and support tribal
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Bless Site of First Casino in Southern Idaho
DUCK VALLEY, ID — The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes hosted a traditional blessing ceremony this week at the proposed site of their first-ever resort and casino, located along I-84 between Boise and Mountain Home. More than 100 tribal members,
Funding Advances for I-90 and US-95 Interchange in North Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — The Idaho Transportation Board has identified the I-90 and US-95 interchange in Coeur d’Alene for future design and construction funding, following the passage of House Bill 25 earlier this year. The decision
In a first for states, Texas might put MAHA warning labels on snack foods
AUSTIN, TX – In a first-of-its-kind effort, the Texas legislature has passed a bill to require warning labels on foods such as Mountain Dew and white bread that contain certain artificial additives and dyes. The measure, now
Idaho Highway Expansion Project Near Sun Valley Advances with New Funding
HAILEY, ID – The Idaho Transportation Board has approved additional funding for the State Highway 75 corridor north of Hailey, advancing a key infrastructure project aimed at relieving congestion and improving safety in the region. At its June
BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Across Eastern and Central Washington Counties
SPOKANE, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced seasonal fire restrictions on public lands across 20 counties in Washington, effective June 13, in an effort to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires as dry
U of I Study Confirms Previous Findings Showing Spring Cattle Grazing Has no Effect on Sage-Grouse Nest Success
MOSCOW, ID — Moderate cattle grazing on public lands does not reduce sage-grouse nest success, according to a newly published 10-year University of Idaho study. The findings suggest sage-grouse and cows can coexist on the same land
Spalding Bridge Project Secures Additional Funding for Future Construction
LEWISTON, ID – The Idaho Transportation Board has identified the US-95 Spalding Bridge east of Lewiston for future construction funding under the state’s Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation (TECM) program, advancing plans to replace the aging structure
Lewiston Man Accused of Possessing and Sharing Videos of Children Being Sexually Abused
LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston man is facing seven felony charges following an investigation into the online distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed in Nez Perce County this week. Andrew