Idaho Senate committee advances bill to expedite safety checks for at-risk infants

BOISE, ID – An Idaho Senate committee narrowly advanced a bill on Monday to expedite welfare checks in response to child protection reports on infants who face certain risk factors. Lawmakers brought the bill in response to
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bans alcohol at Illia Dunes recreation area

CLARKSTON, WA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has announced a ban on alcohol at the Illia Dunes Recreation Area on Lake Bryan, citing safety concerns and repeated alcohol-related incidents. Illia Dunes is
New Members Needed For Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group

MOSCOW, ID – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking new members for its Potlatch River Watershed Advisory Group. The group provides guidance on restoration projects for the watershed in Southeastern Latah County and Northeastern Nez
Invasive mussels found on boat entering Oregon from Arizona

ASHLAND, OR— Staff with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reported finding invasive quagga mussels on a motorboat entering the state earlier this month, marking the first such interception in 2026. According to ODFW, the
Jaha Slugs His Way to NAIA National Player of the Week

KANSAS CITY, MO – Jackson Jaha’s list of accolades grew on Tuesday when the sophomore was voted the NAIA National Baseball Player of the Week. He is the first LC State Baseball player to earn the honor
Four LC State Men’s Basketball Players Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

GREENWOOD, IN – A trio of seniors and a sophomore represented LC State Men’s Basketball on the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, announced by CSC on Tuesday. John Lustig, Grayson Hunt and Peyton Nordland earned
LC State Women’s Basketball Earns Four CSC Academic All-District Honors

GREENWOOD, IN – Four LC State Women’s Basketball players earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors for the 2025-26 season, announced by CSC on Tuesday. Seniors Sitara Byrd, Payton Hymas and Lindsey Wilson capped their careers with
USDA promotes voluntary “Product of USA” label with new awareness campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a national campaign to promote its voluntary “Product of USA” labeling standard for meat, poultry, and egg products, aimed at improving transparency for consumers and supporting domestic
Idaho Fish and Game investigating fish loss at Lewiston pond

LEWISTON, ID — Idaho Fish and Game is investigating a fish loss at Kiwanis Park Pond after approximately 150 of the 900 recently stocked fish were found dead just two days after being released. Officials said the
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU announces four spring exhibitions

PULLMAN, WA — This spring, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is pleased to present four exhibitions that highlight the diverse ways artists explore perception, identity and experience. Opening March 31 and on view through June