Parents back teaching civil debate in high schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A majority of parents say it is important for high school students to learn civil debate skills, according to a new survey from EdChoice. The survey examined public opinion on several education-related issues, including school choice
Local nonprofits receive funding through Avista Foundation grants
LEWISTON, ID— Several nonprofit organizations serving the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding region are among the recipients of new grant funding awarded by the Avista Foundation, according to a press release issued Monday. The Avista Foundation awarded a
Epstein files revelations continue to roil Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ten days past the official Congressionally-set deadline to publish all federal files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the U.S. Department of Justice is still releasing the documents piecemeal. Congress last month overwhelmingly passed the
Supreme Court set to weigh major gun rights cases in 2026, testing post-Bruen laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court is set to take up major gun rights cases in 2026 with decisions that could reshape access to firearms for millions of Americans. The Center Square spoke with Second
Washington lawmaker seeks to make early wildfire air support program permanent
OLYMPIA, WA — A bipartisan proposal in the Washington Legislature would make permanent a program allowing rural fire districts to request aircraft early during wildfire responses. House Bill 2104, sponsored by Tom Dent of Moses Lake
Hells Gate State Park to Host First Day Hike on New Year’s Day
LEWISTON, ID — Hells Gate State Park will welcome the new year with its 11th annual First Day Hike on January 1, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the park’s trail system and take part in family-friendly
Trump confirms Venezuelan strike
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. carried out a strike in Venezuela, leading to a major explosion, targeting a “dock area” allegedly used to load boats with drugs, according to President Donald Trump. The president commented in response
Whitman County delays wind farm rule vote after failure to notify tribes as required by state law
COLFAX, WA – A lack of public notice to tribes, as required by state law, is forcing the Whitman County Commissioners to delay considering stricter rules on wind farms. The county commissioners were set to possibly enact
Suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case confesses, according to officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bombs left outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., has confessed, according to officials. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Monday that
AAA Report: Idaho Gas Prices Fall Below $2.85 as State Average Nears National Level
BOISE, ID— Idaho drivers are seeing continued relief at the pump as gas prices across the state drop to their lowest levels in months, according to a new report from AAA Idaho. As of December 29, the