Golden Dome’s $185 billion price tag faces uncertain funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The general leading President Donald Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile shield said a key part of the program, with uncertain costs, could be scrapped in favor of lower-cost options as lawmakers turn their focus
Idaho’s unemployment rate held steady in February, while nationally it ticked up

BOISE, ID – Idaho’s February unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, unchanged from the prior month and from February 2025. The labor force decreased slightly by 1,683 people, or 0.2%, from January, according to a report from
LC State to host 17th annual Research Symposium in May

LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College students, faculty, and staff will present research projects during the school’s 17th annual Research Symposium, scheduled for May 6–7 on the Lewiston campus and May 8 in Coeur d’Alene. The event
CCC Tabs West Men’s Golfer of the Week

CORVALLIS, OR – Luke West was tabbed the Cascade Conference McDonald’s Golfer of the Week, presented by Urban Edge Network, announced by the conference office on Monday. West earned his first collegiate victory at the Tournament of
Snohomish firefighters ask SCOTUS to intervene in religious accommodation lawsuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eight Snohomish firefighters are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify what an employer is required to prove under federal law before denying a religious accommodation for vaccines. Several attorneys filed a petition last Thursday, asking
Increasing demand for water strains Upper Snake River system

BOISE, ID – Tapping Snake River water to solve the crisis facing the Colorado River Basin would be a stretch, Wyoming Senior Assistant Attorney General Chris Brown told water aficionados Friday at a Jackson symposium. In fact,
Idaho Fish and Game urges public to leave baby wildlife alone during spring season

LEWISTON, ID — As spring brings an increase in wildlife activity across Idaho, officials are reminding the public that what may appear to be abandoned baby animals are often not in danger—and should be left alone. In
New federal prosecutor position announced to target drug trafficking in North Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, ID — A new federally focused prosecutor position has been established to address drug trafficking in North Idaho, with support from multiple local, state and federal partners. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of
Small plane lands on highway in Southwest Washington, no injuries reported

VANCOUVER, WA — A small plane made an emergency landing on eastbound State Route 14 Saturday afternoon, briefly disrupting traffic before safely continuing to a nearby airport. According to authorities, the aircraft landed around 12:40 p.m. near
Temple Grandin to give inaugural Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean’s Distinguished Lecture

PULLMAN, WA – Internationally renowned author, inventor, and autism advocate Temple Grandin will present the inaugural Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean’s Distinguished Lecture from 6–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the CUB Senior Ballroom on Washington State University’s Pullman campus. Grandin’s talk, “The