More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought, Oregon in historic dry period
Extreme drought is currently most prevalent in western Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana SALEM, OR – Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, with more than half in a severe or extreme
$86.5 Million Worth of Unauthorized Vaping Products Seized by Federal Authorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced Wednesday the largest-ever federal seizure of unauthorized e-cigarettes. Authorities
Cooler Weather Brings Relief but Also Flooding Risks as Fires Continue on Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
KAMIAH, ID – The U.S. Forest Service reports that changing weather patterns could bring both relief and new challenges to active wildfires across the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Forecasters expect cooler, wetter conditions through the week, but
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset on September 14, 2025, in memory of Charlie Kirk. The presidential proclamation directs that flags be lowered at the
Idaho Fish and Game Investigating Wasted Deer Near Winchester
WINCHESTER, ID – Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers are asking for the public’s help after a white-tailed buck was illegally shot and left to waste near Winchester Lake State Park. Officials say the deer was killed
RFK Jr. lists 100+ recommendations to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration released its strategy to Make America Healthy Again on Tuesday, which officials hope will reduce chronic diseases and align federal policy with their beliefs. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Idaho Working Group Weighs Options to Address State’s No. 50 Ranking in Physicians
‘I would like to be less 50th:’ Task force continues work on physician shortage Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on September 8, 2025 BOISE, ID – West Virginia — like Idaho, a rural, mountainous state — has 4,914
Othello Police Arrest Suspect in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
OTHELLO, WA – The Othello Police Department announced Wednesday the arrest of a suspect following an extensive investigation into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The investigation began after the National Center for Missing
Don Cox, Former 9th District Lawmaker and Colfax Educator, Passes Away
COLFAX, WA – Former Washington State Representative Don Cox of Colfax has died. Cox passed away on Sunday at his home in Colfax. He worked as the Colfax School District Superintendent in the 90’s. Cox then won
Mari Timlin Retires as Gritman Chief Nursing Officer After Four Years of Leadership
MOSCOW, ID – Gritman Medical Center announced the retirement of Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Mari Timlin, R.N., who has led the organization’s nursing staff since 2021. Timlin, who first joined Gritman as an interim CNO in the