Moscow City Councilwoman Julia Parker Running For Mayor

MOSCOW, ID – Two Moscow City Councilwomen are now running for mayor. Julia Parker filed her candidacy for mayor on Wednesday morning. Councilwoman Hailey Lewis filed her candidacy for mayor on Monday. Mayor Art Bettge is not
Crypto companies ask Trump to block bank data fees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Crypto and fintech leaders want President Donald Trump to stop banks from imposing new charges on customer data access, warning that such fees could curb innovation and limit choice. Banks disputed the letter and
Overturned court ruling clears way for WA to inspect immigrant detention center

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington state should be allowed to enforce health and safety standards at the embattled immigrant detention center in Tacoma, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The decision overturns a lower court order blocking a
Idaho Fish and Game Testing Trail Cameras to Estimate Black Bear Populations

COUNCIL, ID – Idaho Fish and Game biologists are testing whether trail cameras can help provide more accurate estimates of black bear populations in Unit 32A, one of the state’s most popular bear hunting areas. The pilot
WSU entomologist launches massive pollen-mapping project

PULLMAN, WA — Pollinators like honey bees require healthy food to survive and thrive. To learn more about the pollen they gather and the nutrients within it, Washington State University is leading a new endeavor dubbed the
Studio Ghibli to Headline University of Idaho’s AsiaPOP! Symposium

MOSCOW, ID – The University of Idaho will spotlight the world of Studio Ghibli during its upcoming AsiaPOP! symposium, a multiweek celebration of Japanese animation and culture running from Monday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Sept. 12. The
Latah County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Complaints About Horse Owned by Deputy’s Family

MOSCOW, ID – The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement addressing multiple complaints regarding a horse named Popeye, owned by the family of one of its deputies. According to the sheriff’s office, concerns raised by
Three Finalists for LC State Athletic Director to Visit Campus Aug. 26–29

LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College has announced that three finalists for its next athletic director will visit campus between August 26–29 as part of the interview process. Community members and the general public are invited to
Malden and Pine City to Host Fall Festival Marking Five Years Since Devastating Fire

MALDEN, WA – The Pine Creek Community Restoration Long Term Recovery Organization (LTRO) will host its fifth annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m., commemorating five years since the Babb Road
WDFW Urge Hunters to Review Import Rules Ahead of Fall Season

SPOKANE, WA – With hunting season approaching across the Northwest, wildlife officials in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon are urging hunters to review state regulations on the importation of harvested game animals. The Washington Department of Fish and