Idaho agriculture reaches record $44.5 billion impact, new U of I report finds

MOSCOW, ID — Agriculture continues to play a major role in Idaho’s economy, generating a record $44.5 billion in annual sales and accounting for 17.2% of the state’s total economic output, according to a new report from
Warrior Baseball Jumps into NAIA Top 10 at No. 7

KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Baseball moved up five spots to No. 7 in the NAIA on Wednesday after a sweep of Oregon Tech. The Warriors are 18-3 on the season and are one game back
State lawmakers push to expand laws allowing guns on college campuses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In at least six statehouses this year, lawmakers are revisiting a long-running debate over whether guns should be allowed on college campuses. Republican lawmakers in Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
BLM seeks volunteer campground hosts across Oregon and Washington

PORTLAND, OR — The Bureau of Land Management is recruiting seasonal volunteer campground hosts for multiple recreation sites across Oregon and Washington ahead of the busy outdoor season. According to a March 18 media release, the positions
Dworshak Dam closes several recreation areas due to flooding, mudslides

AHSAHKA, ID — Several recreation areas at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir have been temporarily closed due to flooding and mudslides, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District. Officials announced Wednesday that Merry’s Bay
Man Arrested After Alleged Assault at Cottonwood Hospital

COTTONWOOD, ID — A Kamiah man was arrested Monday evening following a reported disturbance and alleged assault involving medical staff at a hospital in Cottonwood. According to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 6:53 p.m.
LCSC Women Sweep Titles at The Warrior Spring Classic

CLARKSTON, WA – LC State Women’s Golf, ranked No. 22 in the Scoreboard rankings, swept the team and individual titles at The Warrior Spring Classic held at Red Wolf Golf Club on Tuesday. The Warriors delivered a
New Law Could Restrict Overnight Camping on Idaho Capitol Mall

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature has passed the final version of House Bill 603, which now awaits the signature of Governor Brad Little to become law. The bill, which passed the Idaho Senate on Tuesday following
Washington State Students Attending Private Universities to see cut in State Financial Aid

OLYMPIA, WA – This fall, students who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their tuition awards reduced by nearly a third. Though a bill to prevent this garnered bipartisan support and made headway
Idaho House to Consider Making Ethics Investigations Against Lawmakers Secret

Editor’s note: Idaho Capital Sun reporter Kyle Pfannenstiel is a board member for the Idaho Press Club, which opposed the proposal. BOISE, ID – The Idaho House is set to consider changing its rules to make ethics