Idaho Senate unanimously calls for limiting the number of bills legislators may request each year
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate is calling for an end to the rapid increase in the number of bills introduced each year by the Idaho Legislature. In a unanimous, bipartisan vote on Wednesday, the Idaho Senate
Idaho Department of Education appoints Alica Holthaus as deputy superintendent for northern regions
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Department of Education has appointed Alica Holthaus as deputy superintendent for the state’s northern regions, where she will support local school districts across North Idaho. Holthaus, a former superintendent of the Mountain
Small businesses await refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Arizona coffee roaster Gabe Hagen is wondering if he’ll ever recoup the tens of thousands of dollars he paid in tariffs to import beans from the world’s major coffee-growing regions in South America, Africa
New WA law clarifies what is an ‘election’
OLYMPIA, WA – A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once in an election. Its approval follows a court decision that officials warned could incite voter fraud. Longstanding
Spring enrollment climbs at LC State, driven by dual credit growth
LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College reported an 8.2% increase in spring enrollment, bringing total headcount to 3,355 students, according to official census data. The college has now recorded three straight years of spring growth and
Moscow Spring Burning Season Opens
MOSCOW, ID – The City of Moscow’s spring burning season is underway. The fire department has opened the season for burning garden waste, tree trimmings and brush. Burning is only allowed during the day at least 25
Access Site on Clearwater River Closed After Storm Damage
AHSAHKA, ID — Idaho Fish and Game has closed the McGill Spur Access Site along the Clearwater River west of Ahsahka until further notice following significant storm damage. Officials say recent heavy rains caused flooding that altered
US Senate Republicans launch debate on SAVE Act requiring photo ID to vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Republicans pressed forward Tuesday with a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot, despite long odds the legislation will ever
WSU ROAR program receives $2.48M federal grant to transform inclusive higher education
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University is continuing to break new ground in inclusive education. The WSU ROAR program has been awarded a transformative $2.48 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities
Dalilah’s Law clears House Transportation & Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dalilah’s Law, the federal proposal Republicans say is strengthening highway road safety for big rigs, on Wednesday cleared the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure in the U.S. House of Representatives. Authored and filed Oct.