Proposed AGO AI Task Force recommendation reflect concerns over energy rate impacts

SEATTLE, WA – As cities such as Seattle look to impose a moratorium on data centers, the State Attorney General’s Office’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force is contemplating recommendations to further regulate the centers throughout the state amid
Friday is the deadline to request absentee ballots in Idaho ahead of 2026 primary election

BOISE, ID – The deadline to request an absentee ballot ahead of the 2026 primary election is 5 p.m. Friday. Voters can request an absentee ballot, which allows people to vote via mail-in ballot, online at VoteIdaho.gov.
USGS, Idaho Geological Survey Release Detailed New Subsurface Map of East-Central Idaho

MOSCOW, ID — A newly released geophysical dataset is giving researchers a detailed look beneath east-central Idaho, helping scientists better understand the region’s underground geology and potential critical mineral resources. The dataset was released by the U.S.
Lewiston Man Charged With Five Felony Counts in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

LEWISTON, ID — A Lewiston man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators alleged child sexual abuse material was discovered on electronic devices seized during a probation-related investigation, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Nez
Young the Giant to Perform at ICCU Arena in Moscow Thursday Night

MOSCOW, ID — Alternative rock band Young the Giant is scheduled to perform at ICCU Arena on the University of Idaho campus Thursday night, May 7. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. The Southern
Asotin County Health District Launches Free Community Health Vending Machine

CLARKSTON, WA – Asotin County Health District has launched a new public health vending machine at its office in Clarkston, offering free access to a variety of health and safety supplies. Items available include naloxone, fentanyl and
Thousands of WSU students set to graduate during spring commencement events

PULLMAN, WA — More than 3,950 Washington State University students are expected to graduate this spring as commencement ceremonies take place across the state between May 8 and May 16. According to WSU, this spring’s graduating class
Trump’s Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be hampered by
Critics question WA’s progress reducing solitary confinement in state prisons

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. For the youth helpline, call or text 888-537-1634 or make a report online at HearMeWa.org. For the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or
Suspect in custody in shooting that killed 2, injured 3 at Koreatown shopping center in Carrollton, Texas

Two people were killed and three others hospitalized after a shooting at a shopping center in Carrollton, Texas on Tuesday. Officers were called just before 10 a.m. to K Towne Plaza, located along Highway 121 in the