Nightly Closure Planned for Bryden Canyon Road in Lewiston July 13–25

LEWISTON, ID – Drivers are advised that Bryden Canyon Road will be temporarily closed overnight for nearly two weeks as the City of Lewiston continues stormwater maintenance work. Beginning Sunday, July 13, and continuing through Friday, July
LC State to Host Welcome Back Social for Baseball Coach Jeremiah Robbins

LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College’s Alumni Association will host a welcome back social for returning head baseball coach Jeremiah Robbins on Wednesday, July 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Vista House at Point A.
Innovia Foundation Awards Community Grants in Asotin, Garfield, Nez Perce, Clearwater, and Lewis Counties

ASOTIN, WA – The Innovia Foundation has announced more than $1.2 million in funding through its 2025 Community Grants Program, with local awards supporting projects across Asotin, Garfield, Nez Perce, Clearwater, and Lewis counties. The foundation is
Garfield County Implements Summer Burn Ban Through September 30

POMEROY, WA – The Garfield County Fire District #1 has announced a burn ban for all lands under its protection, effective July 6 at midnight through September 30, 2025. The seasonal restriction comes amid heightened wildfire risk
Idaho Transportation Department Promotes Summer Safety and Designated Drivers

BOISE, ID – With summer in full swing, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is encouraging residents to recognize and support designated drivers as part of a statewide effort to prevent impaired driving. Through its SHIFT Idaho campaign,
WSU Study Offers Detailed Look at Declining Groundwater in Regional Aquifer System

PULLMAN, WA – Groundwater is declining across Eastern Washington’s complex, interconnected aquifer system, as people draw on it for irrigation, drinking and other uses at a pace that threatens its sustainability, according to a new study by
Veterans Affairs Backs Away From Large-Scale Layoffs But Still Plans to Shrink Workforce

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has abandoned plans for mass layoffs but still anticipates the exit of 30,000 employees by the end of the fiscal year. Previous downsizing goals aimed to return the
Remains Found in Power County Identified as Missing Spokane Woman

AMERICAN FALLS, ID – Human remains discovered in 2022 along the Fort Hall River have been identified as Lesiah Olivia Pickett, a woman reported missing from Spokane, Washington, according to the Power County Sheriff’s Office. A fisherman
Pullman Council Weighs Fireworks Ban at WSU Games, Citing Concerns on College Hill

PULLMAN, WA – Pullman City Council will explore possibly banning Washington State University from shooting fireworks at home football and baseball games. The issue has been brought forward by senior most City Councilmember Nathan Weller. Weller represents
Warrior Men’s Basketball Announces Incoming Transfer Class

LEWISTON, ID – Coach Austin Johnson announced the transfer class for Lewis-Clark State Men’s Basketball ahead of the 2025-26 season. The group includes student-athletes from all over the region that bring a depth of skills and experiences