CVS Officially Opens in Lewiston Following Rite Aid Acquisition

LEWISTON, ID – CVS Pharmacy has officially opened its doors in Lewiston, taking over the former Rite Aid location as part of the company’s nationwide acquisition of select Rite Aid stores. The transition reportedly brings expanded services,
Data Difficulties Complicate Washington State’s Effort to Close Educational Achievement Gaps

OLYMPIA, WA – Work to close educational achievement gaps for several minority groups in Washington state is being hindered by a lack of data, according to people involved in the yearslong effort. A new series of achievement
Idaho Legislature Unveils Online Transparency Tool to dig Into State’s ‘Base’ Budgets

BOISE, ID – Idaho legislators serving on the state’s budget committee took their first look Tuesday at a new online budget tool they say will help them drill deeper into budgets for all state agencies and departments.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Causing Extensive Damage to Fields Near Grangeville

GRANGEVILLE, ID – The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Cottonwood man following an investigation into extensive property damage caused by a vehicle found abandoned near Grangeville. According to the Sheriff’s Office, on October 4, 2025,
Supreme Court signals skepticism over Colorado conversion therapy ban

The Supreme Court appeared to lean toward supporting a free speech challenge to Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity—a decision that could have broad national consequences. Colorado is one
Attorney General Pam Bondi faces Senate Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday in a hearing focused on oversight of the Justice Department—her first appearance before the panel since being confirmed to the role. Throughout
ALDS: Mariners beat Tigers 8-4 in Game 3; Yankees defeat Blue Jays with 9-6 comeback win

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-4 in Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The game, which was originally scheduled for a 4:08 p.m. ET start time, was delayed due
Cincinnati Bengals acquire veteran QB Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns

The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Tuesday that they have acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, 40, from the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland will also send a sixth-round draft pick to Cincinnati in exchange for a fifth-round selection as part
Cody Johnson cancels all 2025 tour dates due to emergency surgery for ruptured ear drum

Cody Johnson announced in a statement on social media that he has been forced to cancel all of his remaining 2025 concert dates due to a ruptured ear drum, which will require emergency surgery. Johnson shared: “It
Scotty McCreery shares video for ‘Bottle Rockets’ ft. Hootie & The Blowfish

Scotty McCreery‘s new video for “Bottle Rockets” featuring Hootie & the Blowfish is out now, with the clip filmed outside Charleston, South Carolina, on the Isle of Palms. Scotty says of the video: “Hanging out on the