Clearwater County Deputies Investigate Reported Break-In Attempt at Weippe Home

WEIPPE, ID — Clearwater County deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a reported attempted break-in at a residence on Poppy Lane where juveniles were inside the home. According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around
Bill introduced to ‘strengthen’ Idaho’s court-blocked immigration law

BOISE, ID – Amid a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s 2025 immigration crime law, a new bill was introduced attempting to address one of the main arguments against its constitutionality. “The issue we’re always trying to navigate here is
Southern Idaho Middle School Teacher files federal lawsuit over removal of “Everyone is Welcome Here” classroom sign

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on February 4, 2026 BOISE, ID – The middle school teacher who was forced to remove a classroom sign that read, “Everyone is Welcome Here,” filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday seeking a
Nurses demand inclusion in professional degree definition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Nurses Association is urging the public to call for nurses to be added back into the definition of “professional degrees” after the Trump administration removed the designation amid new federal loan borrowing
Proposed amendment to Idaho Constitution would change management of state endowment lands

BOISE, ID – A new proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution would remove the requirement that state-owned endowment lands be managed for the maximum financial return for beneficiaries. Rep. Britt Raybould, R-Rexburg, who is sponsoring the proposed
Coeur d’Alene Tribe opens teen shelter and warming shelter in Plummer

PLUMMER, ID — The Coeur d’Alene Tribe, through Marimn Health, has opened a new teen shelter and an overnight warming shelter in Plummer aimed at serving community members facing housing instability. The teen shelter serves youth ages
Idaho commission opens comment period on Avista wildfire mitigation plan

BOISE, ID — The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting public comment on a 2026 wildfire mitigation plan submitted by Avista Utilities, outlining steps the company plans to take to reduce wildfire risk in northern Idaho. The
University of Idaho releases Fall 2025 Dean’s List

MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho has released its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing students who achieved high academic performance during the semester. According to the university, a total of 3,539 students qualified for the Dean’s
Libey Gallery Fundraiser to Support Two Colfax Residents Battling Cancer

COLFAX, WA – The Libey Gallery in Colfax is hosting a fundraiser to support two local residents who are battling cancer. Regional artists Kelly and Beverly Barnett are donating proceeds from their original watercolors to support the
Yakima considering $3M EMS levy, raising concerns about compounding tax hikes

YAKIMA, WA – The Yakima City Council is considering another tax proposal to keep a local fire station from closing this summer after resorting to significant public safety cuts to balance the budget. The officials closed a