Young Black Bear Removed From Eastern Idaho Neighborhood

POCATELLO, ID — Idaho Fish and Game captured and relocated a young black bear found Monday morning in a Pocatello neighborhood in Eastern Idaho. Regional wildlife biologists responded after the bear was reported in the backyard of
Critchfield requests high-needs budget cut, focuses instead on K-12 funding formula

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on September 1, 2026 BOISE, ID – Debbie Critchfield wants to cut funding for her top priority from the 2026 legislative session: a new special education account. Instead, the state superintendent wants to
LC State named Idaho’s best-value college for third straight year

LEWISTON, ID — Lewis-Clark State College has been named the best-value college in Idaho for the third consecutive year in rankings released this week by Niche. The online college information and review platform ranked LC State No.
24 Year Old Pullman Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping And Strangling WSU Student

PULLMAN, WA – A 24 year old Pullman man has been arrested for allegedly raping and strangling a Washington State University student. Alexander Murphy was arrested by Pullman Police for felony 2nd degree rape and 2nd degree
September trout stocking set for Clearwater Region

LEWISTON, ID – Anglers in the Clearwater Region will have fresh opportunities to catch rainbow trout this September as Idaho Fish and Game stocks local fisheries. Fenn Pond will receive 480 rainbow trout. Near the Selway River,
WA Liquor & Cannabis Board Agrees To Continue Expanded Alcohol Sales At WSU Home Football Games This Season

PULLMAN, WA – Expanded alcohol sales for Washington State University home football games will continue this season. The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board on Tuesday morning unanimously approved a one year extension of the pilot program. That
54 Year Old Moscow Man Arrested During Online Sexual Predator Sting Operation Sent To Prison For Child Enticement

MOSCOW, ID – A 54 year old Moscow man arrested during an online sting operation has been sent to prison for child enticement. Steven Fisher was arrested by the Latah County Sheriff’s Office in March. A sheriff’s
Lewiston Man Faces Three Counts of Lewd Conduct With a Child Under Sixteen

LEWISTON, ID — A Lewiston man is facing three felony charges following an investigation into allegations involving a minor, according to court documents filed Tuesday in Nez Perce County District Court. Mathew L. McCutchen was arrested Aug.
Congress punts government funding deadline to Dec. 11

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a funding stopgap to keep federal agencies open past Sept. 30, the end of fiscal year 2026, sending it to the president’s desk for his signature. The three-month continuing
Washington gas prices surge while other states see drop

OLYMPIA, WA – Drivers across Washington are paying more at the pump as gas prices continue their upward climb while more than half the country saw relief while filling up heading into the busy Labor Day weekend.