Idaho Governor Brad Little Declares SepticSmart Week, Sept. 15–19
BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little has proclaimed September 15–19 as Idaho SepticSmart Week, emphasizing the importance of proper septic system care to protect public health and water resources. According to the Governor’s proclamation, more than 4,600
Forest Service Women in Wildfire Boot Camp Discontinued Amid Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – When Linda Wadleigh was a forestry major at Utah State University she came upon her first summer job as a firefighter, a role that led to a 30-year career in wildland fire management with
Feds Greenlight Killing More Sea Lions to Protect Endangered Salmon as Controversy Fades
PORTLAND, OR – The federal permit that allows Northwest states and some Native nations to trap and kill salmon-eating sea lions in the Columbia River was reapproved late last week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National
Chronic Wasting Disease Awareness Week Runs Sept. 15–21 in Idaho
BOISE, ID – Idaho Fish and Game is recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Awareness Week from Sept. 15–21, urging hunters and wildlife enthusiasts to learn more about the disease and the role they play in managing its
Lewiston Graduate Among Crapo’s Fall 2025 Interns
LEWISTON, ID – U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has welcomed five interns to his Washington, D.C., and Boise offices for the fall 2025 term, including a recent graduate from Lewiston. Trevor Rasmussen of Lewiston, a University of
Argument Between Friends Leads to Shooting, Arrest in Pend Oreille County
NEWPORT, WA – A Newport woman was arrested after a reported shooting left another woman injured in Pend Oreille County on Friday evening. According to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:50 p.m. on
Strike That Shutdown US195 Repaving Near Pullman Ends
PULLMAN, WA – The strike that shutdown the repaving of U.S. Highway 195 near Pullman has ended. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 went on strike August 12th. The strike halted several highway construction projects
Court Dismisses Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Idaho Attorney General’s Office
BOISE, ID – An Ada County District Court judge has dismissed all claims in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former deputy attorney general Daphne Huang against the Idaho Office of the Attorney General. Judge Jonathan Medema
Fulcher to Hold Telephone Town Hall Tuesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Russ Fulcher will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday, September 16, beginning at 6 p.m. Mountain Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time). The call will provide residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District an
AAA: Idaho Gas Prices Climb Following Regional Supply Disruptions
BOISE, ID – Idaho drivers are paying more at the pump this week as regional supply chain issues ripple across the Northwest. According to AAA, the state’s average price for regular gasoline is $3.51 per gallon, up