WA public EV bus operators say they face ‘Wild West’ environment with industry

OLYMPIA, WA – A major challenge facing the public sector transportation sector’s transition from gasoline to electric is what one local transit manager describes as a “Wild West” environment for the industry, at the cost to taxpayers.
Master Gardener Diagnostic Plant Clinics Open in Lewiston

LEWISTON, ID — The University of Idaho Extension Nez Perce County has opened its Idaho Master Gardener Diagnostic Plant Clinics for the season, offering free gardening assistance to the public. The clinics are held Tuesdays from 10
Lewiston High School cheer seniors all sign with college programs

LEWISTON, ID — All six graduating seniors from the Lewiston High School Bengal Cheer program have signed to continue competing at the collegiate level, marking what the program believes is a first for the school. According to
EPA rolls back refrigerant rules, says move could lower grocery costs and save businesses billions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency is slashing some regulations on refrigerants finalized in the Biden-era in an effort it says will reduce grocery costs for Americans and compliance costs for businesses. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
Trump says U.S. will stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon “one way or another”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As negotiations to end the Iran war continue, President Donald Trump says one thing is certain: the U.S. won’t let the nation have a nuclear weapon. “Right now we are negotiating and we’ll see,
Clarkston Farmer and Artisan Market Closing for 2026 Season

CLARKSTON, WA — The Clarkston Farmer and Artisan Market announced it will close for the 2026 season due to staffing shortages and other operational challenges. In a press release issued Thursday, market organizers said the nonprofit market
Automatic retirement plans spread as states, cities push workers to build nest eggs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philadelphia is poised to launch the nation’s first city-sponsored retirement plan for workers whose employers don’t offer them. Voters on Tuesday sanctioned the city council’s PhillySaves program by adopting a change to the city
Conservation groups, Forest Service add new public land near Yellowstone National Park

GARDINER, MT – A tract of land near Yellowstone National Park, which had been identified as a potential gold mining site in 2023, has been added to the roster of public lands after The Conservation Fund, the
About 30% of Idaho voters turned out for 2026 primary election, early data shows

BOISE, ID – Roughly 30.3% of Idaho’s registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election for state legislative, statewide, congressional and county officials, according to initial figures from state election officials. That is slightly above the median
University of Idaho names Brooke Blevins interim provost

MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho has named Brooke Blevins interim provost and executive vice president, effective immediately. Blevins has served as dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences since 2022, where she