Feds officially cancel conservation rule for public lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Bureau of Land Management on Monday formally cancelled the so-called “Public Land Rule,” which required the agency to consider conservation and development equally in land-use decisions for millions of acres across
Supreme Court extends stay allowing telehealth abortion

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday extended a highly anticipated stay blocking an appellate court’s pause on telehealth abortion access until May 14. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approved medication-abortion regimen remains available
Flood Repair Work to Fully Close Summit Grade Near Lenore Starting Wednesday

LENORE, ID — Contract work to repair flood damage along Summit Grade is scheduled to begin this week, prompting a full closure of the roadway north of Lenore beginning Wednesday, May 13. According to a road closure
Nez Perce County reminds voters of early voting, ballot return deadlines for May primary

LEWISTON, ID — Nez Perce County election officials are reminding voters of upcoming deadlines for early voting and absentee ballot returns ahead of the May 19 primary election. Friday, May 15, is the final day for early
More than 2,400 students to graduate during University of Idaho commencement ceremonies

MOSCOW, ID — More than 2,400 University of Idaho students will be honored during commencement ceremonies across the state beginning Saturday, May 16. The university said 1,805 students are eligible to graduate this spring, alongside more than
Idaho Fish and Game Releases Moose, Sheep and Goat Hunt Drawing Results

BOISE, ID — Hunters who applied for Idaho controlled hunts for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat can now check whether they drew a tag through the Idaho Fish and Game licensing system. According to Idaho Fish
Southern Idaho Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison Following Drug and Firearms Conviction

POCATELLO, ID — A Pocatello man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison after being convicted of trafficking methamphetamine, LSD and psilocybin mushrooms in eastern Idaho. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District
25-Year-Old St. John Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With High School Jr. Makes First Court Appearance

COLFAX, WA – A 25-year-old elementary school teacher in St. John has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a high school junior. Mackenzie Naught was arrested by Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies on Sunday night for felony
Congressional Democrats target Trump ballroom funding in GOP budget bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans in Congress will spend the next two weeks pushing forward their $72 billion budget reconciliation bill, attempting to meet President Donald Trump’s June 1 deadline. While Democrats cannot unilaterally block the filibuster-proof legislation,
Moscow man sentenced to 17 years in federal prison in child pornography case

COEUR D’ALENE, ID — A Moscow man has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho. Federal prosecutors