Months-Long SVIU Investigation Leads to Arrest, Seizure of Drugs, Firearms, and Stolen Property

SPOKANE COUNTY, WA — A months-long Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU) investigation into suspected drug sales led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man with more than a dozen prior felony convictions, according to the Spokane County
Oregon, West Coast states reject CDC panel’s push against hepatitis B shot for most newborns

SALEM, OR – Oregon public health officials rebuked a federal panel’s new recommendation that only newborns with mothers who tested positive hepatitis B or have unclear infection statuses should immediately receive a vaccine. Other West Coast states
Pullman Planning Commission to Revisit Short-Term Rental Rules Wednesday

PULLMAN, WA – The public will once again have a chance to comment on the City of Pullman’s controversial new Short Term Rental regulations during Wednesday night’s planning commission meeting. The new rules went into effect in
Washington State Fire Marshal Warns of Rising Pet-Related Home Fire Risks

OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to take extra precautions to keep their pets — and their homes — safe following new data showing that animals contribute to hundreds of accidental
Grangeville, Clearwater Valley districts select new logos after contest

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on December 8, 2025 GRANGEVILLE, ID – Grangeville and Clearwater Valley School District trustees selected new logos late last month after more than a dozen designs were submitted by patrons, students and staff.
Waha’s Palmer Parking Area to Celebrate Grand Opening with Dedication Event

WAHA, ID – Nez Perce County has announced a dedication open house for the Palmer Parking recreation area, located at 42415 Waha Road in Waha, Idaho. The event will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from
TriState Health Receives $1 Million in Federal Funding for Rural Family Medicine Residency Program

CLARKSTON, WA — TriState Health will receive $1 million in federal support to advance its new Family Medicine Residency Program, hospital officials announced Monday. The funding was secured through the FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending process following passage
SEL Promotes Geraldo Rocha to Vice President of Sales and Customer Service

PULLMAN, WA — Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has appointed longtime employee Geraldo Rocha as the company’s new vice president of Sales and Customer Service, according to a press release issued Tuesday. Rocha, who joined SEL in 2007
ISP K-9s Now Fully Certified to Detect Fentanyl Across Idaho

LEWISTON, ID – The Idaho State Police has expanded its drug-detection capabilities statewide after completing fentanyl-specific training for all ISP K-9s, according to a news release from the agency. The milestone comes as law enforcement across the
U of I to Celebrate More Than 600 Graduates at Winter Commencement

MOSCOW, ID— The University of Idaho will honor more than 600 students during its 2025 Winter Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the ICCU Arena in Moscow. Two ceremonies are scheduled, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and