Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA

SEATTLE, WA – The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks. The donation of up to $170 million
Spokane Police Solve 1997 Cold Case Murder Through Forensic Genetic Genealogy

SPOKANE, WA – After nearly three decades, Spokane Police detectives have identified the man responsible for the 1997 murder of 34-year-old Margaret Anselmo. Anselmo’s body was found on the morning of January 3, 1997, in an alley
US House expected to clear bill reopening the government after record-shattering shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House plans to approve a stopgap spending bill Wednesday evening that will end the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown once President Donald Trump signs the legislation. Democrats are expected to oppose the package
Fulcher to Host November Telephone Town Hall for Idaho Residents

LEWISTON, ID – U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher has announced his next telephone town hall, scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. Mountain Time (5 p.m. Pacific). The event offers residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District
Barricaded Suspect Found Hiding in Attic Arrested After Overnight Standoff in Spokane Valley

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – Spokane Valley Deputies arrested a 44-year-old man early Tuesday morning after an hours-long standoff in which the suspect barricaded himself inside a home and was later found hiding in the attic. According to
K-12 public school enrollment trending down for second consecutive year

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on November 12, 2025 BOISE, ID – Idaho’s K-12 public school enrollment could decline for the second consecutive year. The Idaho State Board of Education this week released fall 2025-26 enrollment data from
Warrior Women’s Basketball Holds Steady at No. 7

KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Women’s Basketball maintained its No. 7 ranking in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll released on Wednesday. The Warriors are off to a 4-0 start on the season ahead of the
Suspect from Tuesday Morning’s Dangerous Car Chase in Pullman Has Extensive Criminal History-Placed on $100K Bond

PULLMAN, WA – The Fernwood, Idaho man accused of leading local law enforcement on Tuesday morning’s dangerous car chase into Pullman has an extensive criminal history. 45-year-old David Pock made his first appearance in Whitman County Superior
LC State Volleyball Ranked No. 18 in Final Regular Season Poll

KANSAS CITY, MO – Warrior Volleyball checked in at No. 18 in the final NAIA Top 25 of the regular season and has its sights set on the national tournament. LC State has put itself in a
U of I Ag Outlook Conference to Examine Tough Year for Crop Farmers, Profitable One for Livestock Producers

BOISE, ID – The University of Idaho’s annual Ag Outlook Seminar will take a close look at what has been a challenging year for Idaho crop producers and another profitable one for livestock operations. According to U