Immigration raid at Washington blaze stokes fear in wildfire crews nationwide
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA – Federal immigration officials in Washington state arrived on the scene of the largest wildfire in the state on Wednesday and arrested two firefighters who had been working to contain the blaze. Wildfire
BLM Urges Fire Safety Over Labor Day Weekend Amid High Risk
PORTLAND, OR – With high temperatures and dry conditions elevating wildfire risk, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reminding the public to exercise caution as the Labor Day holiday approaches. Officials stress that human activity is
Extended Secret Service protection canceled for Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than seven months after leaving office, President Donald Trump is revoking the taxpayer-funded Secret Service protection detail of former Vice President Kamala Harris. Former vice presidents are entitled to six months of taxpayer-funded
Troy Republican Colton Bennett Seeks Rematch Against Local Idaho State Representative Republican Lori McCann In 2026
TROY, ID – Troy Republican Colton Bennett has announced that he is running again for a local Idaho State House seat. The conservative is seeking the post currently held by State Representative Republican Lori McCann of Lewiston.
HHS, Department of Education Announce Nutrition Reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with the U.S. Department of Education, announced this week an initiative urging medical education organizations to implement extensive nutrition education and training. Each year, 1
Global Campus creates new role supporting veterans, military-affiliated students
PULLMAN, WA – When Jadon Hawkins joined the Army National Guard nearly three decades ago, he never imagined he’d one day be helping fellow service members and their families succeed in college. This fall, Hawkins is stepping
Sunset Fire North of Coeur d’Alene now 75% Contained
ATHOL, ID – The Sunset Fire, burning on the western slope of Lake Pend Oreille northeast of Athol, has reached 75% containment, according to Northern Rockies Team 5, Incident Commander Joe Sampson. The fire, which began on
Asotin Police Arrest 57-Year-Old man for Hit-and-Run Outside School
ASOTIN, WA – The Asotin Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a hit-and-run collision that occurred late Thursday morning outside of a school in Asotin. According to police, at about 11:13 a.m., a
Analysis: Following the Money in Failed University of Phoenix Pursuit, $17 Million and Counting
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org. MOSCOW, ID – In July 2024, the University of Idaho’s $685 million bid for the University of Phoenix was still alive, but not by much. The U of I still had almost a
Man Armed With 2×4 Arrested After Assault of Southern Idaho Police Officer
MERIDIAN, ID – A Nampa man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly damaging a vehicle and assaulting a Meridian police officer, according to the Meridian Police Department. At about 8:44 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a