SEL Announces Major Expansion Projects in Idaho and North Carolina

PULLMAN, WA — Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is planning major expansions in Idaho and North Carolina, marking approximately $90 million in capital investments over the next two years as the company continues to grow its manufacturing and
Genesee Among Districts Turning to Voters as Special Education Funding Gap Grows

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on October 27, 2025 BOISE, ID – Voters will see evidence of the growing special education funding gap on their ballots next month, as seven school districts seek more than $3.3 million in
State Fire Marshal Shares Safety Reminders Ahead of Halloween

OLYMPIA, WA — With Halloween just days away, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking families to keep safety in mind as they celebrate the holiday. According to the National Fire Protection Association, holiday decorations are
Police in Washington may Have Violated State law by Sharing Data with U.S. Border Patrol, Report Finds

SEATTLE, WA – A new University of Washington study says law enforcement agencies across Washington state have, knowingly or not, shared vehicle tracking data with federal immigration authorities through Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system
Washington’s Total State and Local Debt is $143 billion

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s total state and local debt is $143 billion at the end of 2023, the most recent year for which complete data is available, the 10th highest in the nation. That’s according to a
Idaho’s WIC Funding Future Unclear Amid Federal Government Shutdown

BOISE, ID – As the federal government shutdown continues, Idaho’s ability to continue funding for a public assistance program for pregnant moms, new mothers and parents of young children is unclear. Tariff revenue is funding Idaho’s Women
Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Adds 100 Acres

SALMON, ID – Central Idaho’s Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness got a little bit bigger this fall thanks to a partnership between two land trust organizations. The Payette Land Trust and The Wilderness Land Trust announced
2 dead, 11 injured in mass shooting at Halloween Party in North Carolina

A Halloween gathering attended by more than 150 people in rural North Carolina turned deadly early Saturday when gunfire broke out, leaving two people dead and 11 others wounded. The shooting occurred shortly after 1 a.m. at
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting during homecoming at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania

One person is dead and at least six others were injured in a shooting during a homecoming weekend celebration at Lincoln University in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania on Saturday night. Lincoln University, located about 45 miles southwest
NY Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo suffers serious ankle injury in loss to Eagles

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo was carted off the field after suffering a devastating ankle injury during the team’s 38-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The injury appeared severe and immediately silenced