Latest Winter Wheat Forecast

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The latest forecast for this summer’s harvest has been released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Washington growers have slightly more acres of winter wheat in the ground this year at 1.8 million. Based
Inflation rises to 3.8%, driven by energy prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Inflation increased 0.6% in April, with an overall rate of 3.8% over the last 12 months, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The energy industry remained a key driver
Trump Nominates Former FEMA Acting Chief to Lead Agency Again

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Cameron Hamilton to run the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a former acting chief who was fired in 2025 shortly after he told a congressional panel FEMA should continue to
University of Idaho researcher helps reveal icy origins of Uranus’ outer ring

MOSCOW, ID — Researchers at the University of Idaho have helped uncover new details about the composition of one of Uranus’ mysterious outer rings, confirming that it is made primarily of water ice. The study, published in
Potlatch Teen Seriously Hurt In Crash North Of Pullman

PULLMAN, WA – A Potlatch teenager was seriously injured in a rollover crash on State Route 27 North of Pullman Monday night. The Washington State Patrol reports that the crash occurred around 8:30 about three miles North
More legislative races to watch this year in WA

This is the second installment providing an initial look at this year’s legislative races. You can read part one here. OLYMPIA, WA – This year’s midterms are significant for Washington state government, as all 98 seats in
Campaign finance: Idaho Gov. Brad Little outraises all statewide candidates

BOISE, ID – Incumbent Idaho Gov. Brad Little has raised more campaign money so far in 2026 than any other statewide candidate for office, campaign finance reports indicate. With just over a week remaining until the May
2 Men Riding Dirt Bikes Injured In Crash On Moscow Mt.

MOSCOW, ID – Two men riding dirt bikes were injured when they crashed into each other on Moscow Mountain late Monday afternoon. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office reports that Moscow Rural Volunteer Firefighters and Deputies were called
Kamiah Fire Rescue responds to chicken coop, train trestle fires Monday

KAMIAH, ID — Kamiah Fire Rescue responded to two separate fires Monday, including a chicken coop fire that threatened a nearby home and a fire involving a train trestle bridge structural member. According to Kamiah Fire Rescue
Crews Extinguish Wildland Fire Between Moscow & Troy

MOSCOW, ID – Firefighters from several local agencies extinguished a wildland fire between Moscow and Troy Monday afternoon. Volunteer Firefighters from Troy and Moscow Rural responded to the 3 acre blaze off Wallen Road around 2:30. A