Lewiston monitoring drainage after rainfall causes standing water
LEWISTON, ID — City officials say recent rainfall has created standing water in some areas around Lewiston as stormwater systems work to handle the increased runoff. According to the City of Lewiston, more than 0.34 inches of
Trump considering temporary U.S. energy shipping waivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering a temporary suspension of shipping regulations that govern energy, agricultural and other cargoes moved between U.S. ports as prices for crude oil, gasoline and diesel fuel
Lewiston man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in child exploitation case
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — A Lewiston man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a child, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho.
Washington lawmakers pass bill eliminating key data center tax exemption
OLYMPIA, WA – State lawmakers narrowly passed a bill on the last day of the legislative session that eliminates a tax exemption for data center replacement equipment, despite bipartisan opposition. Senate Bill 6231 would have repealed the tax
Idaho committee rejects bill to repeal childhood vaccine requirements
BOISE, ID – An Idaho House committee on Friday rejected a bill meant to repeal vaccine requirements, but which critics said could have restricted access to medical care. House Bill 808 proposed expanding on Idaho law passed
Idaho resolves e-file issue affecting some 2025 business tax returns
BOISE, ID – The Idaho State Tax Commission says a recent issue that caused some electronically filed 2025 business income tax returns to be rejected has now been resolved. Tax preparers can resubmit those returns, according to
Flood Update: Palouse River Expected to Crest Near Moderate Flood Stage Saturday
POTLATCH, ID – The river is expected to crest in moderate flood stage late Saturday morning in Potlatch. The flooding is forecast to submerge lions club park in Palouse and the playground at Hayton Greene Park. The
Health Sharing Program America’s HealthShare Reports 236% Growth Since 2025 Launch
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Health sharing service America’s HealthShare has experienced a 236% growth rate since it began last year, with expectations for more growth as Americans grow tired of high medical visit prices and prescription drug costs
In bid for voter data, Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has begun connecting its push to obtain sensitive personal data on millions of voters to whether the upcoming midterm elections will be fair and secure, laying the groundwork for
Coeur d’Alene Angler Lands Record Westslope Cutthroat Trout from Lake Pend Oreille
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — An angler from Coeur d’Alene has landed a record-setting Westslope cutthroat trout from Lake Pend Oreille, earning a place in Idaho’s state record books. According to the announcement, Kyle Hatrock caught the 27-inch