USDA revises SNAP benefit amounts during shutdown after admitting miscalculation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than the department initially estimated, according to a court filing late Wednesday. That
Medical schools to strengthen nutrition education after call from RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of American Medical Colleges issued a call to action Thursday, seeking more robust nutrition education for doctors in training. AAMC’s move comes after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
White House secures deal on weight loss drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House has secured another deal with major pharmaceutical companies, this time to offer popular weight loss drugs for less in some cases. On Thursday, the administration announced from the Oval Office that,
WSU Researchers receive $2 million DARPA grant for fracture-resistant ceramics
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University researchers have received a $2 million grant to develop tough-to-shatter ceramic materials. Funded by U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the researchers aim to add small amounts of
2025 Cascade Conference Cross Country Meet Preview
SALEM, OR – Postseason action begins on Friday for LC State at the 2025 Cascade Conference Cross Country Championships, presented by U.S. Bank. Both Warrior Cross Country teams will be in action with conference honors and national
Idaho Joins Nationwide Celebration of Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary
BOISE, ID — Idaho will take part in a nationwide observance of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, joining all 50 states in hosting a ceremonial cake-cutting to mark the historic
Idaho® Potatoes Join Forces with American Diabetes Association to Debunk Nutrition Myths
EAGLE, ID – In recognition of American Diabetes Month, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to challenge long-standing misconceptions about potatoes and their role in a balanced diet. As part
Idaho Seeks $1 Billion to Strengthen Rural Health Care System
BOISE, ID — Governor Brad Little announced Thursday that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has submitted the state’s application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, seeking up to $1 billion over five years to
Public Tips Help Idaho Fish and Game Charge Four in Coeur d’Alene Wildlife Crime Case
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) announced that four individuals have been charged with multiple wildlife-related violations following a public appeal for assistance in October. On October 14, the agency requested
Spokane Woman who Created PBS Series ‘Sit and Be Fit’ has Died
SPOKANE, WA – Mary Ann Wilson, RN, creator and host of the long-running public television series Sit and Be Fit, has died, KSPS PBS announced Wednesday. She was 87. Wilson, of Spokane, worked with KSPS PBS for