Semi Crashes Into Patrol Vehicle Northeast of Cascade, Injuring Two Deputies

VALLEY COUNTY, ID — Two deputies with the Valley County Sheriff’s Office were injured Thursday morning after a semi-truck struck their patrol vehicle northeast of Cascade. According to a February 19 press release, deputies were dispatched at
Rollback of mortgage lender tax break eyed to help replenish WA wildfire account

OLYMPIA, WA – Legislation to eliminate a Washington state tax break for large mortgage lenders and use the revenue to partially backfill wildfire prevention programs is making progress in Olympia. House Democrats passed the bill last Friday,
Bill to require state, local governments, their contractors to use E-Verify clears Idaho Senate

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate on Thursday approved a bill to require state and local governments, and large businesses that contract with them, to use E-Verify. The bill advanced amid other proposals this legislative session for
Idaho Legislature’s budget committee chairmen defend new cuts to state services

BOISE, ID – With tensions ratcheting up in the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, the co-chairs of the Legislature’s budget committee are defending new across-the-board cuts the committee approved last week. Sen. Scott Grow and Rep. Josh
Washington House Adopts Resolution Honoring Japanese Americans on 84th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066

OLYMPIA, WA — Washington lawmakers on Thursday marked the Day of Remembrance and adopted House Resolution 4692, recognizing the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Signed
Potlatch No. 1 Financial Credit Union Donates Video Board to Clarkston High School

CLARKSTON, WA — The Clarkston School District has announced a donation from Potlatch No. 1 Financial Credit Union that will bring a new video board to Clarkston High School’s gymnasium. According to a Thursday press release, the
Bond set at $500,000 for Clarkston man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

LEWISTON, ID – A Clarkston man has been charged in Nez Perce County with lewd conduct with a child under sixteen, a felony. According to court records, 48-year-old Matthew K. Hosking was arrested on Wednesday in Lewiston.
Labrador Joins 19-State Coalition Urging DOJ Review of Foreign-Funded Climate Groups

BOISE, ID — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a 19-state coalition calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate more than 150 U.S.-based climate advocacy organizations over alleged violations of federal law related to
Colfax Police Begin Crackdown on Derelict, Abandoned Vehicles

COLFAX, WA – The Colfax Police Department is cracking down on vehicles being stored on city streets. According to an announcement on the CPD’s Facebook page, derelict and abandoned vehicles illegally stored on city streets cause problems
Idaho Candidate Filing Week Begins Feb. 23 for 105 Legislative Seats, Seven Statewide Offices

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on February 18, 2026 BOISE, ID – By the end of next week, we will know who is running for the 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature and seven statewide offices. The filing