LC State to Host Veteran Education Partner Summit March 10–12

LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College will host the fourth annual Veteran Education Partner Summit March 10–12, bringing together educational institutions and government agencies to advance veteran support systems across Idaho. The event, organized in partnership with
Survey of Washington Business Leaders Shows Nearly Half are Considering Leaving the State

OLYMPIA, WA – A new survey from the Association of Washington Business shows declining economic confidence among employers, with nearly half of business leaders saying they are considering leaving the state as tax and cost pressures increase. According
LCSC Name Change Approved by Senate, Heads to House

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate unanimously approved a bill changing the name of Lewis-Clark State College to Lewis-Clark State University. Sponsoring Sen. Cindy Carlson said the change would better reflect LC State’s four-year degree offerings. The
Washington State Income Tax on Higher Earners Clears First Legislative Hurdle

OLYMPIA, WA – Democrats advanced controversial income tax legislation out of a key Washington state Senate committee on Monday after pledging more proceeds to local public defender costs and increasing a tax break for small businesses. Senate
Idaho Budget Cuts Threaten Progress on Doctor Shortage

BOISE, ID – Idaho has for years ranked near or at the bottom of all states in the number of doctors per capita. To solve this physician shortage issue, the state in 2017 crafted a 10-year roadmap
Maxwell Invokes Fifth Amendment in Closed-Door House Deposition on Epstein

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer any questions during a closed-door, virtual deposition with the House Oversight Committee on Monday, repeatedly invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination as lawmakers pressed her about Jeffrey Epstein
UK police assessing claims that former Prince Andrew shared confidential trade briefings with Epstein

British police are reviewing allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, passed sensitive government trade information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the U.K.’s special representative for international trade. Thames Valley Police, which covers
Speedskater Jutta Leerdam shatters 1,000M Olympic record to win gold, as Dutch dominate podium

Jutta Leerdam delivered a historic performance at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, clinching the gold medal in the women’s 1,000 meters with a new Olympic record and leading a dominant showing for the Netherlands. Leerdam, skating in
Red Sox acquire third baseman Caleb Durbin from Brewers in six-player trade

The Boston Red Sox announced a six-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers just ahead of spring training. The centerpiece of the trade is third baseman Caleb Durbin, who arrives in Boston after a standout rookie season, while
Vince Gill to embark on ’50 Years From Home’ tour

Vince Gill announced he will embark on his 50 Years From Home Tour this summer, beginning June 18th and including a six-night residency in Nashville at the historic Ryman Auditorium. To commemorate his 50-year career milestone, Gill