Pullman Posts One of State’s Steepest Retail Sales Declines in 3rd Quarter of 2025
PULLMAN, WA – Pullman’s economy slowed dramatically during the 3rd quarter of last year according to new numbers from the Washington Department of Revenue. The state agency has released detailed retail sales numbers based on sales tax
LC State to Host Women’s History Month Presentations in March
LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College will host a series of presentations in March to mark Women’s History Month, with this year’s events focusing on America’s 250th birthday and the role women have played in shaping the
Without school vaccine mandates, many kids may never see a doctor
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on February 16, 2026 BOISE, ID – Every December brings an end-of-year crush to Washington, D.C.’s pediatric clinics. In addition to the usual culprits — colds, the flu, RSV — that’s also the
High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans, Democrats and the White House are methodically, calmly inching toward a common goal: agreeing on a thick package of laws that would do something quickly about slowing housing costs and boosting supply. There’s
National Geographic explorer Robbie Shone to deliver ‘Adventures in Caving’ lecture
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University’s School of the Environment will host a free, public presentation, “Adventures in Caving,” by National Geographic explorer Robbie Shone at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, in Webster Hall 16. For those not on the Pullman
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Among Sites Hiring as Forest Service Seeks 2,000 Summer Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service plans to hire up to 2,000 seasonal employees for the 2026 summer recreation season, according to a news release. The positions are intended to support active forest management and improve
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
CHICAGO, IL – Jesse Jackson’s family says the civil rights leader, former presidential candidate and Rainbow/PUSH coalition founder was a servant leader. In a statement, his family said Jackson died peacefully Tuesday morning at the age of
Idaho Senators Urge DOJ to Collect Outstanding Criminal Fines for Crime Victims Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho has joined several Senate colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to prioritize collecting billions of dollars in outstanding criminal fines and penalties that are required by
Bill Advances to Mandate Idaho School Year Start Date as the Tuesday After Labor Day
BOISE, ID – Rep. John Vander Woude wants to decide when Idaho’s 192 public school districts and charter schools start the academic year. Vander Woude, R-Nampa, proposed a bill mandating that the school year statewide starts the
Georgia Elementary School Teacher Killed in Crash by Illegal Immigrant Fleeing ICE
SAVANNAH, GA – A Georgia elementary school teacher was killed early Monday after a man attempting to flee federal immigration agents crashed into her vehicle in Savannah, authorities said. Linda Davis, a longtime teacher at Herman W.