Public crossing at Lower Monumental Dam closed July 24 through Aug. 7
KAHLOTUS, WA – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closed from July 24 – Aug. 7 due to staffing constraints. During this period, all vehicular and pedestrian
State leaders and educators respond to AG’s “Everyone is Welcome Here” opinion
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on July 10, 2025 BOISE, ID – Thousands of educators from across the country erupted into cheers last week when Idaho teachers walked into the National Education Association annual meeting wearing shirts that
Montana Proposes 50% Increase in Wolf Harvest Quota as Population Holds Steady
HELENA, MT – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending increasing the number of wolves that can be killed by 50% next season, following the department’s latest report showing the wolf population in Montana remains steady despite
Federal freeze puts $33 million of Idaho funding on ice
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on July 10, 2025 BOISE, ID – A midsummer federal education funding freeze has iced more than $33 million earmarked for Idaho — creating a climate of uncertainty. The Boise School District is
Should WA Cares Funds be Invested in The Stock Market? Ferguson Says Yes
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson and Senate Republican Leader John Braun have teamed up to persuade voters to let the state make stock market investments with tax dollars collected for its new long-term care
Growing Semiconductor Opportunities in Washington
PULLMAN, WA – As a member of Washington state’s CHIPS and Science Act Working Group, Partha Pande, dean of Washington State University’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, is working to spearhead research and workforce development in semiconductor
Fourth Annual Student Democracy Day Set for August 4 at LC State
LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College will host its fourth annual “Consent of the Governed: Student Democracy Day” on Monday, August 4, offering students a full day of hands-on learning about the democratic process and local government.
Asotin County Urges Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
ASOTIN COUNTY, WA – The Asotin County Emergency Management Department is urging residents to sign up for Hyper-Reach, a community notification system designed to provide critical information during emergencies and severe weather events. Hyper-Reach delivers alerts directly
Motorcycle Collision Near Meadows Creek Sends One to Hospital by Life Flight
CLEARWATER COUNTY, ID – One man was seriously injured and airlifted for medical treatment following a two-motorcycle collision reported Tuesday afternoon, July 8. At approximately 3:52 p.m., the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Shoshone
Tree Falls on Moving Vehicle in Clearwater County, Driver Injured
OROFINO, ID – A woman was injured Tuesday afternoon when a tree fell onto a moving vehicle along Harmony Heights Loop, according to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 4:56 p.m. on July 8, emergency dispatch