Fall From Weir Hot Springs Trail Leads to Drug-Related Arrest of Spokane Woman

GRANGEVILLE, ID — Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon after a woman fell from the Weir Hot Springs Trail and into the river, an incident that ultimately led to a drug-related arrest, according to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office.
LC Valley Resilience Coalition Seeking Volunteers for 2026 Board Positions

LEWISTON, ID — The LC Valley Resilience Coalition (LCVRC) is looking for volunteers to fill several board openings for 2026, according to a recent announcement. The organization focuses on community education around Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and
Innovia Foundation Opens 2026 Community Grants Round

SPOKANE, WA — Innovia Foundation has opened its 2026 Community Grants Program, inviting nonprofit organizations across Eastern Washington and North Idaho to apply for funding aimed at strengthening regional stability and community connection. The program distributes more
GOP Senators Introduce Bill to Shift Health Care Funds Directly to Patients

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Republican committee chairs in the U.S. Senate have introduced a new health care proposal aimed at shifting federal support directly to patients rather than insurance companies, according to a press release issued Monday.
Atmospheric River to Bring Major Flood Risk Across Western Washington

SEATTLE, WA – As if it hasn’t been wet enough, Western Washington is about to get drenched with even more rain that is expected to send dozens of area rivers flooding over their banks. “The forecast totals
U.S. Department of Education Introduces Earnings Indicator for FAFSA Users

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled a new earnings indicator designed to give prospective college students and their families clearer information about graduates’ financial outcomes as part of the Free Application for Federal
USDA Announces $12 Billion in Bridge Payments for Farmers Facing Market Disruptions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that $12 billion in one-time bridge payments will be made available to American farmers to address temporary market disruptions, elevated production costs, and other economic pressures still
Forestry groups sue WA over expanding buffer zones around non-fish-bearing streams

OLYMPIA, WA – A lawsuit has been filed by the Washington Farm Forestry Association and the Washington Forest Protection Association against three state agencies, challenging a recent decision to expand buffer zones around non-fish streams. The Nov.
Fulcher Urges Idaho Leaders to Reevaluate Public Land Management Structure

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher issued a letter Monday to Idaho’s statewide elected officials, state legislators, and county commissioners, calling for renewed discussions about the future of public land management in the state and whether
As Congress stalls on health insurance subsidies, Idahoans have a week to enroll on exchange

BOISE, ID – Idahoans have a week to pick or switch health insurance plans on the state’s exchange, as open enrollment for Your Health Idaho ends Dec. 15. And unless Congress extends tax credits that deeply subsidize