Lewiston college honors 10 employees at annual recognition ceremony

LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College honored 10 faculty and staff members during its annual Employee Recognition Ceremony held Thursday. The event recognized employees for their service to students and the college, including award recipients, retirees, and
Senate rejects photo ID voting amendment amid debate over election bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate was unable to agree Thursday whether to require photo identification to vote in federal elections, as the chamber debated a larger bill that would make several changes to how Americans register
Accidental fire damages carwash at Joe Hall Ford in Lewiston

LEWISTON, ID — The Lewiston Fire Department responded to a structure fire Thursday morning at a carwash building on 21st Street. Crews were dispatched at approximately 11:22 a.m. to 1617 21st Street, where callers reported a fire
WSU to Host Distinguished Bustad Lecture on Human-Horse Relationships March 27

PULLMAN, WA – Dr. Katy Schroeder, an associate professor of counseling at the University of Iowa, is set to deliver this year’s Distinguished Bustad Lecture at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine on March 27 from
WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US

OLYMPIA, WA – In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in. Drawing from an array of federal and state data, a new analysis shows the state’s cost of living
Idaho foster kids have a new ‘bill of rights,’ after governor signs bill

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature and the state’s governor established a bill of rights focused on safety for youth in foster care. Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday morning signed House Bill 724 into law. The bill
Washington law establishes Civil Air Patrol as division within state military department

CAMP MURRAY, WA— A new law signed by Bob Ferguson establishes the Washington Wing of the Civil Air Patrol as a division within the Washington Military Department, formalizing its role in state emergency response efforts. Senate Bill
Boise-based University of Idaho director named 2025 AAAS fellow

Boise-based University of Idaho director named 2025 AAAS fellow BOISE, ID — Katherine Himes, director of the McClure Center for Public Policy Research at the University of Idaho, has been named a 2025 fellow of the American
Idaho to implement required moment of silence in classrooms statewide

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on March 25, 2026 BOISE, ID – Union leaders in Idaho say a new requirement to start the school day with a moment of silence is just another way that the Legislature is
WA prepares to roll out $112 million medium heavy duty EV subsidy program

OLYMPIA, WA – The state of Washington is preparing to roll out a $112 million electric vehicle voucher program intended to encourage higher sales of commercial medium and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as off-road equipment. The program’s