Idaho governor signs bill adopting nearly all tax changes from federal ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

BOISE, ID – Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill conforming Idaho’s taxes to the changes in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In a tight budget year, the bill is expected
LC State student places second at regional trap shooting championship

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Lewis-Clark State College trap and skeet club secured its first podium finish in the ACUI/SCTP Clay Targets 2026 Spring West Coast Conference Championships. Oliver Severs, who is in his final year of
Washington bill would modify penalties for failure to register as a sex offender

OLYMPIA, WA – Legislation in the Washington State Legislature that modifies sex offender registration laws by lowering the criminal penalties for Failure to Register is seen by bill opponents as another step toward putting criminals’ rights ahead of
Police Arrest Man After Reported Indecent Exposure in Coeur d’Alene

COEUR D’ALENE, ID — A large police presence on Wednesday afternoon was related to a reported sex offense, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 2:30 p.m. to a report that a man
University of Idaho advances partnership to expand in-state physician training

MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho is advancing a new medical education partnership aimed at expanding Idaho’s physician workforce. According to a university press release , U of I has entered into a collaboration agreement with
Gritman Medical Center Completes Surgical Sterile Processing Upgrade

MOSCOW, ID – Gritman Medical Center recently completed an 18-month upgrade to its Sterile Processing Department, expanding services and surgical capacity. The project began back in September 2024 with the construction of a new electrical room on
Warrior Men’s Golf Signs Spokane’s Bryce Johnson

LEWISTON, ID – LC State Men’s Golf bolstered is 2026-27 roster with the signing of Lewis and Clark High School’s Bryce Johnson. The Spokane native will join the Warriors in the fall. “We are thrilled to welcome to
Congress at Impasse as Homeland Security Funding Deadline Nears

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With less than 48 hours until the funding stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security expires, a hyper-partisan Congress faces limited options to avoid a partial government shutdown. Senate Democrats say they will reject
Bill to increase penalty for impersonating a police officer clears WA House

OLYMPIA, WA – There was passionate debate on the floor of the House of Representatives Wednesday over a bill that would make impersonating a law enforcement officer a gross misdemeanor. Republicans opposed House Bill 2165, raising questions over
Man Charged With Felony Forgery After Allegedly Using Fake $100 Bills at Lewiston Restaurant

LEWISTON, ID – A Clarkston man is facing a felony charge after Lewiston police say counterfeit “movie prop” $100 bills were used during a late-night transaction at a Lewiston restaurant. According to court documents, Gary D. Akers, 60,