Nez Perce Tribe Responds to Lawsuit Against Stibnite Gold Project
LAPWAI, ID – The Nez Perce Tribe has issued a statement regarding a lawsuit filed by conservation groups against the U.S. Forest Service, challenging the agency’s approval of the Stibnite Gold Project. The lawsuit, submitted on Tuesday,
WA Officials: Lessons to be Learned From California’s High Speed Rail ‘Disaster’
As California’s high speed rail project lays its first tracks after spending billions of dollars since 2006, Washington officials are already looking at lessons to be learned on how to avoid a similar outcome as they work
Statehouse Roundup, 2.18.25: Launch Phaseout Bill Introduced
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on February 18, 2025 A House committee introduced a bill to phase out Idaho Launch — which could cut off some students’ funding in the postsecondary aid program. At a 7:15 a.m. meeting
LC State Receives Approval to add Lapwai to ETS Program
LEWISTON, ID – Lewis-Clark State College received approval last week by the U.S. Department of Education to add Lapwai High School to its TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program. LC State’s ETS program works directly with sixth
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Biden-Era Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. appeals court killed President Joe Biden’s SAVE plan to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt. Though Biden is out of office, the legal proceedings began while Biden was
SR194 To Almota On The Snake River Closed Due To Semi Crash
ALMOTA, WA – State Route 194 South of Colfax in the Snake River Canyon above Almota is closed because of a semi crash. A tractor trailer hauling grain crashed early this afternoon on the grade. A trailer
Public crossing at Little Goose Dam closed Feb. 18 through 21
STARBUCK, WA – Public crossing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Goose Lock and Dam will be closed from Feb. 18 – 21 for maintenance. During this period, all vehicular and pedestrian traffic across the
Federal Wildfire Cuts Raise Alarm as Fire Season Nears
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this summer.
Two Arrested in Clarkston for Alleged Identity Theft and Fraudulent Card Use
CLARKSTON, WA – Two individuals were arrested on February 16th in connection with the alleged theft and fraudulent use of a debit card, according to a report from the Clarkston Police Department. Officers took 31-year-old Aaron Drews
Idaho Bill to Limit Refugee Eligibility for Medical aid Program Advances
A bill to reduce the maximum income refugees can earn to still access a federal medical assistance program is advancing in the Idaho Legislature. After no debate and no public testimony, the Idaho House Health and Welfare