Grizzly deaths in greater Yellowstone reaches record level in 2025
HELENA, MT – In Yellowstone National Park and areas just outside the park, at least 72 grizzly bears have died in 2025, mostly at the hands of humans. That’s according to preliminary data released by the U.S.
Skeletal Remains Found in Union County Identified as Man Missing Since 2016
LA GRANDE, OR. — Authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered on private property last year as those of a man reported missing in 2016, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The remains were found by a
Highway 2 to reopen west of Stevens Pass
OLYMPIA, WA – U.S. Highway 2 west of Stevens Pass will fully reopen by Sunday, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday. The major east-west route was badly damaged during heavy rain and flooding that hit the state
Attorney General Warns Idahoans of Tariff Rebate Text Scam
BOISE, ID — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning residents about a scam involving text messages that falsely claim recipients must act immediately to receive a $2,000 tariff rebate. According to the Idaho Attorney General’s Office,
Kamiah man arrested on multiple felony charges following reported domestic dispute
KAMIAH, ID — A 43-year-old Kamiah man was arrested following a reported domestic dispute involving children, according to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, Idaho County Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately
New Fishing Endorsement Required on Columbia, Snake Rivers Starting 2026
OLYMPIA, WA – Anglers fishing for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and many of its Washington tributaries — including the Snake River in Asotin County — will be required to purchase a new endorsement beginning
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5M immigrants in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive revocation of legal
First Chronic Wasting Disease Detection Confirmed South of Grangeville
GRANGEVILLE, ID – A white-tailed buck harvested in Game Management Unit 15 south of Grangeville has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first confirmed detection of the disease in that unit, according to Idaho Fish
No Charges Filed in Two Serious U.S. 195 Crashes South of Colfax, Including Fatal Collision
COLFAX, WA – Criminal charges will not be pursued against the drivers who caused two recent serious crashes South of Colfax, including a fatal collision. The Washington State Patrol has completed its investigations into the crashes. On
USDA announces actions to strengthen oversight of foreign ownership of U.S. farmland
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a series of actions aimed at strengthening oversight of foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land and limiting federal program participation by entities linked to foreign adversaries. According to