More states guarantee students the right to school-day religious instruction off campus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the past month or so, federal courts have dealt a string of blows to conservatives’ push for the biblical Ten Commandments to be posted in public schools. Yet as states lose over required
UI Expecting New Record High Enrollment This Fall
MOSCOW, ID – The University of Idaho is expecting to set a new record high for enrollment this fall. The announcement came from President Scott Green during his annual State of the University Address on Tuesday. The
AAA: Idaho Gas Prices Hold Steady Through Labor Day Weekend
BOISE, ID – Idaho drivers are seeing some stability at the pump, according to the latest report from AAA. The state average for regular gasoline is $3.47 per gallon, about two cents less than a week ago,
Port of Lewiston Breaks Ground on Broadband “Middle Mile” Project
LEWISTON, ID – The Port of Lewiston has broken ground on a major infrastructure project designed to expand broadband access across North Central Idaho. The 92-mile “middle mile” fiber optic backbone will form the state’s first north-south
Idaho U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces $3.1 Million Fraud Settlement With Contractor
BOISE, ID – Sanford Federal, Inc. and its owner, Joseph Mandour, have agreed to pay $3.1 million to settle allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act in connection with dozens of federal contracts. According to
Idaho Fish and Game Shares Key September Hunting and Fishing Dates
BOISE, ID – Idaho Fish and Game has released a list of important hunting and fishing dates to help sportsmen plan for the busy month of September. From controlled tag sales to season openers, officials say staying
Washington AG joins push to stop spread of deepfake pornography online
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and dozens of his colleagues across the country are calling on tech companies and payment platforms to take action to block computer-generated pornography. Two letters the bipartisan group of
Opponents seek to block law limiting transgender access on campus
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on September 2, 2025 BOISE, ID – A new law restricting transgender access on college campuses is in effect, for the time being. But attorneys have again asked a federal judge to put
University of Idaho to Host Statewide Dance Conference Sept. 26–27
MOSCOW, ID – The University of Idaho will bring together dancers, educators, and students from across the Northwest for the ninth annual Idaho Dance Education Organization (IDEO) conference, “Creativity in Motion,” scheduled for Sept. 26–27 on the
Still no Powerball Jackpot Winner, $1.3 Billion up for Grabs Wednesday
LEWISTON, ID – The Powerball jackpot continues its climb, now estimated at $1.30 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. The cash value of the prize is estimated at $589.0 million. If won, Wednesday’s jackpot would rank as the