Moscow physicians recognized with statewide honors for care, advocacy
MOSCOW, ID — Two physicians with Gritman Medical Center have received statewide recognition from the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians for their work in patient care and advocacy, according to a news release issued Thursday. Dr. Bryn
Pullman firefighters respond to lab fire at WSU
PULLMAN, WA — Firefighters in Pullman responded to a laboratory fire on the campus of Washington State University on Thursday after an automatic fire alarm was triggered. According to Pullman Fire, two units with four firefighters were
Idaho residents invited to create ornaments for 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
LEWISTON, ID — Idaho residents are being invited to help create thousands of handmade ornaments to represent the state on the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Organizers are seeking 10,000 ornaments that will decorate both the main
Appeals court rules illegal immigrants can be detained without bond
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A second federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration’s effort to detain illegal immigrants without bond. In a split decision released Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled
Idaho Legislature considers lowering income cutoff for child care subsidies
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature is considering a bill that would significantly lower the income eligibility threshold for families to qualify for a child care subsidy program. For a family of four, Senate Bill 1419 would
Idaho joins 24-state brief opposing court-ordered gender-affirming surgeries for inmates
BOISE, ID — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 24 states in filing a legal brief opposing a federal court order related to gender-affirming surgery for a prison inmate. The
Two sentenced in Southern Idaho fentanyl trafficking case
POCATELLO, ID — Two individuals have been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. Marcos Gallegos, 43, of Pueblo,
ACLU Takes Issue with Idaho Pride Flag Bill, Urges Governor to Veto
BOISE, ID – The ACLU of Idaho is raising concerns over a bill passed by the Idaho Senate that would fine government entities for flying flags not approved by the Legislature. House Bill 561 would impose a
Activists Claim Victory as Washington State Pulls Investments in Caterpillar
OLYMPIA, WA – A coalition of Jewish and Palestinian human rights advocates has successfully pressured the Washington state treasurer’s office to divest $53 million in investments in the equipment company Caterpillar. The group “Cut Ties with Genocide”
Idaho Budget Panel Advances $200M+ in Transfers to Maintain Surplus Through 2027
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Legislature’s budget committee approved a series of cash and interest payment transfers Wednesday that are intended to avoid a budget shortfall and leave a surplus cash balance in the state budget. In