LC State Sweeps GSAC Weekly Tennis Honors, Barquet Tabbed CCC Golfer of the Week

CORVALLIS, OR – Three LC State student-athletes earned weekly honors from their respective conferences on Monday. Isabella Barquet was voted the Cascade Conference McDonald’s Women’s Golfer of the Week, presented by Urban Edge Network, and Gautam Balakrishnan
WSU halts equine component of veterinary surgery course amid safety concerns

PULLMAN, WA — Washington State University has suspended the equine portion of an elective large animal surgery course in its College of Veterinary Medicine after receiving a surge of threatening and hostile communications tied to the class.
Idaho Senate Committee Kills Bill Requiring Police Partnerships With ICE

BOISE, ID – An Idaho Senate committee narrowly killed a bill Monday that would’ve mandated all local law enforcement enter into formal partnerships with federal immigration authorities. Law enforcement organizations overwhelmingly opposed the bill, arguing it was
Pullman Regional Hospital earns fifth consecutive acute stroke-ready recertification

PULLMAN, WA — Pullman Regional Hospital has earned Acute Stroke Ready recertification from international healthcare accrediting organization DNV for the fifth consecutive year, recognizing the hospital’s ability to provide rapid, specialized care for stroke patients. Hospital officials
Idaho House passes criminal transgender bathroom ban in business, government buildings

BOISE, ID – The Idaho House on Monday widely passed a bill to criminalize “willfully” entering public and government bathrooms and changing rooms designated for another sex. The bill would effectively block transgender people from using their
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
Downtown Pullman Flooded Despite New Infrastructure as South Fork Nears Historic Levels

PULLMAN, WA – City of Pullman officials say the new downtown infrastructure performed as designed but became overwhelmed with last weekend’s floodwaters. A portion of downtown Pullman flooded at the Pine Street Plaza closing Main Street while
Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking a Lewiston Police Officer

LEWISTON, ID – A 21-year-old man is facing a felony charge after allegedly assaulting a Lewiston police officer Friday evening, according to court documents filed in Nez Perce County. Matthew F. Meisner, who is reportedly homeless, is accused of
Idaho gas prices jump nearly 50 cents in a week as crude oil costs surge

BOISE, ID — Idaho drivers are paying sharply higher prices at the pump this week as global oil markets react to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the latest report from AAA Idaho, the average
WA Legislature Cuts WSU Budget Much Less Than Governor’s Proposal

PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University received budget cuts from the legislature less than what the governor was proposing. The legislature adjourned on Thursday in Olympia. According to a post from university lobbyists on the institution’s website,