Water pipe breaks at Montana State Prison
Inmate families describe ‘crisis’ at prison, National Guard called in DEER LODGE, MT – A broken water pipe at Montana State Prison has limited water for prisoners and forced mobilization of the state’s National Guard in an
UTV Crash Near Elk River Claims Life of Kootenai County Deputy
ELK RIVER, ID – A Kootenai County Sheriff’s Deputy was found deceased after an overnight search near Elk River early Friday morning, according to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 1:41 a.m. on October 10, deputies
Community Rallies to Support Idaho Foodbank at “A Seat at the Table” Event in Lewiston
LEWISTON, ID – More than 250 guests gathered at the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge for The Idaho Foodbank’s annual “A Seat at the Table” fundraising dinner, an evening celebrating local generosity and introducing the organization’s new
Idaho State Board of Education to Convene at LC State Oct. 15–16
LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College will host the Idaho State Board of Education this week for its October meeting, set to take place Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 15–16, at the Williams Conference Center. The board will
JPMorgan Steps Into National Security Arena With $10 Billion Pledge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – JPMorganChase said Monday it would invest $10 billion in industries tied to U.S. national security as part of a decade-long plan to help protect the U.S. economy as global trade tensions rise. JPMorganChase’s Security
Judge Orders $7 Million Penalty in Washington ‘Probates for Profit’ Scheme That Exploited the Estates of the Dead
SEATTLE, WA – Two individuals and their companies have been ordered to pay more than $7 million after a King County judge found them liable for operating a years-long scheme that exploited Washington’s probate system for personal
The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in
BOISE, ID – For years, Western leaders have debated the creation of a regional energy market: a coordinated grid to pool solar power in Arizona, wind in Wyoming, hydro in Washington and battery storage in California. The
Feds requires colleges to verify legal status for some workforce education students
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on October 13, 2025 BOISE, ID – The U.S. Department of Education is requiring colleges to verify legal status for students taking certain workforce education courses as part of a broad approach from
AAA: Idaho Gas Prices Dip Slightly as Crude Oil Costs Fall
BOISE, ID – Idaho motorists are seeing a modest drop in fuel prices this week, and experts say the trend could continue as crude oil prices slide. According to AAA, the state’s average price for a gallon
Strategic Reserve Funds Support Economic Growth and Job Creation Across Washington
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $700,000 from the Governor’s Economic Development Strategic Reserve Fund to three projects across the state. The funding is expected to generate more than 270 new jobs