Feds change course, won’t issue national wolf recovery plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government last week said it will not release a National Wolf Recovery Plan, despite announcing a plan was in the works last year, saying the species doesn’t need federal protection. The move
4-ton Marcus Whitman statue at WA Capitol still in need of new home
OLYMPIA, WA – The task of relocating Marcus Whitman’s statue in the Washington state Capitol is becoming a chore. Whitman was a doctor and missionary in the 1800s. His role in the displacement of Native Americans in
Idaho Education Department Opens Public Comment on Plan to Reduce Federal Requirements, Revise Testing Framework
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Department of Education is inviting the public to comment on a series of proposed changes aimed at reducing federal reporting obligations and updating the state’s federally required testing system. The draft recommendations,
Two former deans at WSU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences create scholarships in 2025
PULLMAN, WA – At Washington State University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, two former deans are continuing their lifelong commitment to students in a deeply personal way — by establishing new scholarships to support future generations
Trump signs executive order to improve foster care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In line with First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to improve the foster care system, the president signed an executive order Thursday to better support foster children, those aging out of the system, caseworkers and
Lewiston Firefighters Quickly Contain Early Morning Apartment Fire
LEWISTON, ID – The Lewiston Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of Preston Avenue at approximately 5:30 a.m. Friday. Upon arrival, crews found residents standing outside a two-story apartment complex. Firefighters were
Judge Orders Kohberger to Pay Additional Restitution
BOISE, ID – A judge has denied Bryan Kohberger’s attempt to block additional restitution payments related to the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students, ruling that the state is entitled to seek the costs under
Trump Signs Executive Order to Improve Foster Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In line with First Lady Melania Trump’s efforts to improve the foster care system, the president signed an executive order Thursday to better support foster children, those aging out of the system, caseworkers and
Idaho SNAP Recipients Should Soon get Full Food Assistance Benefits
BOISE, ID – Idaho health officials expect to receive full SNAP food assistance funding Friday, and recipients should receive their benefits within 48 hours after that. Amid the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, the Idaho
With Progressive Council Wins, Spokane Swings Left
SPOKANE, WA – The city of Spokane swung further left in the Nov. 4 election, with progressives sweeping three City Council races. This gives progressives a 6-1 advantage on the council, whose seats are officially non-partisan. It