Meth Incineration by Billings Police and FBI Forces Shelter Evacuation, Hospitalizes Workers

BILLINGS, MT – Staff are still struggling and some animals are dealing with the effects of smoke following a drug burn mishap last week that sickened more than a dozen employees of the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter
LC State Volleyball Jumps into NAIA Top 25 at No. 17

KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Volleyball is back in the NAIA Top 25 for the first time since 2019 and made a big splash in its return at No. 17. The ranking is the highest for
Charter schools, U.S. history programs and HBCUs among those receiving millions in grant investments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education made a number of “historic” grant investments totalling over $1 billion in order to “advance educational outcomes,” with the move affecting charter schools among others. The department will repurpose
West Coast States Issue Joint Vaccine Recommendations Ahead of Winter Season

OLYMPIA, WA – The governors of Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii announced Wednesday that their states will follow unified vaccine guidance through the West Coast Health Alliance for the 2025–26 COVID-19, influenza, and RSV seasons. “Our states
No Change In White Pine Fire-1,045 Acres-10% Contained-USFS Spending 1.5 Million Dollars A Day Fighting The Fire

POTLATCH, ID – There’s still no change in the status of the White Pine Fire burning in North Latah County. The blaze remains at 10% containment which was first reached a week and a half ago although
AAA Reminds Drivers to Watch for Wildlife as Fall Arrives

BOISE, ID – With fall underway, AAA is urging Idaho drivers to be alert for wildlife on the roads. The Idaho Transportation Department reports that one in five crashes statewide last year involved an animal. “Large animals
Idaho’s 2025 ‘100 Deadliest Days’ See 88 Traffic Fatalities

BOISE, ID – Preliminary data from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) shows that 88 people were killed in crashes across the state during the 2025 “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor
Repaving Of US195 Near Pullman Pushed Out To Next Year By Union Strike Which Ended This Week

PULLMAN, WA – The repaving of U.S. Highway 195 near Pullman has been pushed to next year because of the union strike that recently ended. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 ended their strike this
Clarkston School District Seeks Partner for New School-Based Health Center

CLARKSTON, WA – The Clarkston School District has announced plans to move forward with establishing a School-Based Health Center to support student health and well-being. The district is currently seeking proposals from health care organizations to partner
Anne Mason Named Interim Dean of WSU College of Nursing

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University has appointed Anne Mason as interim dean of its College of Nursing following the retirement of Mary Koithan. Mason, who joined the college in 2002, has served as associate dean for