State Board staff misspent $1.8 million earmarked for botched data project
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on November 5, 2025 BOISE, ID – The State Board of Education misspent $1.8 million that was earmarked for a botched K-12 data system upgrade, according to a legislative staff report issued Wednesday.
Idaho state officials say number of cattle, sheep killed by wolves is decreasing
BOISE, ID – The number of livestock killed by wolves in Idaho is on the decline, Idaho Department of Fish and Game Director Jim Fredericks told a committee of Idaho legislators Monday. During a meeting of the
FAA announces flight reductions due to government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday there would be a 10% reduction of air traffic in 40 locations across the country due to the ongoing government shutdown. Officials with the FAA, including Transportation
Do dashed hopes for GOP gains in the WA Senate mean more taxes next session?
OLYMPIA, WA – Despite a huge amount of campaign spending, Washington Republicans appear to have failed in picking up an additional Senate seat in Tuesday’s election. Democratic state Sen. Deb Krishnadasan was holding off Republican Rep. Michelle
LC State Men’s Tennis Ranked No. 24 in NAIA Preseason Poll
KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Men’s Tennis picks up where it left off last season with a spot in the NAIA Top 25. The Warriors will open the 2026 season at the No. 24 team in
Montana Supreme Court orders part of vaccine discrimination law restored
HELENA, MT – In a decision that is both technical and gives both sides a sort of victory, the Montana Supreme Court has ordered part of an anti-vaccine law restored, while opening the door for other legal
Pullman Good Food Co-op Announces Plan For Downtown Grocery Store
PULLMAN, WA – The Pullman Good Food Co-op has announced their latest plan for opening a grocery store. Co-op officials announced on Wednesday that they have signed a letter of intent to open a store in downtown
Moses Lake Drug Bust Nets 2.5 Pounds of Fentanyl, 3,000 Pills, Firearms, and $100K in Cash
MOSES LAKE, WA – Detectives with the Moses Lake Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU), working in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), have seized a large cache of drugs, firearms, and cash
Lawmakers weigh in on how the ‘Blue Wave’ will impact shutdown negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The current government shutdown is the longest federal funding lapse in U.S. history as of Wednesday; however, the results of Tuesday’s elections have only solidified Democrats’ intent to keep the government closed until Republicans
Extra Patrols Planned for WSU Thanksgiving Travel Period
PULLMAN, WA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be ramping up enforcement efforts during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period as Washington State University (WSU) students hit the road. Emphasis patrols will begin November 20 and run