U of I Student Research Launching to International Space Station

MOSCOW, ID – Research developed at the University of Idaho will soon be tested aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA’s efforts to improve astronaut health and mission success. The project, led by U
Juliaetta Opens Candidate Filing for November Election

JULIAETTA, ID – The City of Juliaetta is accepting candidate filings for the upcoming general election scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The election will decide one mayoral seat and four city council positions. Residents interested in
WSU Eliminates Graphic Design Department in Latest Budget Cuts

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University’s in-house graphic design department is being eliminated under new President Betsy Cantwell as she continues to downsize the institution. An online post on the WSU website Wednesday announced the elimination of
USDA Names New State Directors Across the Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced new presidential appointments to leadership positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD). The appointments cover multiple states and place
Law Enforcement Increasing DUI Patrols for Hot August Nights in Lewiston

LEWISTON, ID – As thousands gather in the Lewiston area this weekend for Hot August Nights, law enforcement agencies are boosting patrols to help keep the community safe. The Idaho State Police, Lewiston Police Department, and Nez
Idaho Statistical Analysis Center Receives National Award for Sexual Violence Report

MERIDIAN, ID – The Idaho Statistical Analysis Center (ISAC), part of the Idaho State Police, has received the 2025 Douglas Yearwood National Publication Award for its work on sexual violence research in Idaho. The award, presented by
Nine Wildfires Currently Active in Idaho

BOISE, ID – As of Thursday morning, 49 large wildfires are actively burning across the United States, consuming a total of 874,677 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Nine of the fires are burning in
Forum Planned in Lewiston Lists Lawmakers That say They Never Agreed to Attend

LEWISTON, ID – Local Democrats are promoting a public forum they say was organized for members of Idaho’s congressional delegation, but at least two of the three lawmakers listed have confirmed they will not attend. The North-Central
Feds Direct States to Verify Immigration Status for Medicaid and CHIP Recipients

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced an effort to check the immigration status of people who get their health insurance through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
18 Arrested During Western Washington Protest Over Microsoft’s Contracts With Israeli Military

REDMOND, WA – Redmond police arrested 18 individuals during a demonstration at the Microsoft campus on Wednesday. Officers were dispatched at approximately 12:15 p.m. to a large gathering of protesters in the Microsoft courtyard. Police initially attempted