RFK Jr. Wants Doctors to Learn More About Nutrition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling on medical education organizations to add nutrition education to teach doctors more about nutrition during training. The U.S. Department of Health and Human
New FAFSA form to be ready by Oct. 1, Education secretary says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The updated form to apply for federal student aid will launch for all students by Oct. 1, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon told congressional leaders in a letter this week. The department began testing
Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff Through August 31 in Honor of Minneapolis Victims
BOISE, ID – President Donald J. Trump has ordered that United States flags be flown at half-staff nationwide as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of violence that occurred on August 27 in
WSU Athletics Continues Partnership With Nike
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University Athletics has extended its partnership with Nike through June of 2028. Cougar Athletics announced the deal Wednesday without releasing any more details. The agreement keeps Nike as the exclusive sideline apparel
Fire Alarm at Asotin-Anatone School Caused by System Failure
ASOTIN, WA – The Asotin Police Department responded Wednesday morning to a fire alarm activation at Asotin-Anatone School, just minutes before the start of classes. The alarm sounded at approximately 7:50 a.m., prompting students and staff to
Idaho Public Utilities Commission to accept public comment on Idaho Power’s proposed rate increase
BOISE, ID – Officials with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission have announced how the public can comment on Idaho Power’s application to increase the rates it charges electricity customers. Idaho Power’s 20-year energy plan predicts large increase
University of Idaho Launches Online Tool to Help Farmers Reduce Costs and Protect Crops
MOSCOW, ID – A new digital tool from University of Idaho Extension is giving farmers across the region a science-based way to save money, cut pesticide use, and track crop health. The Growing Degree Day Calculator, developed
Two killed, 17 injured in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Two children were killed and 17 others were injured when a gunman opened fire on a mass at Minneapolis’ Annunciation Catholic School just before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were killed
WSU study projects increases in lightning, wildfire risk
PULLMAN, WA – The Northwest can expect a widespread increase of days with cloud-to-ground lightning in the years to come — along with heightened wildfire risk — according to projections made with a unique machine-learning approach developed
USDA Opens Public Comment on Proposal to Rescind 2001 Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced Wednesday that the Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule, a regulation that limits road