Idaho Senate Bill Lowers Barriers for Raising Backyard Chickens

BOISE, ID – A bill in the Idaho Legislature would lower restrictions for allowing chickens in residential areas. The impetus for the legislation from Sen. Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton, is in part high prices and the shortage of
New Bill Seeks to Give Idaho Judges a $17,000 pay Increase

BOISE, ID – A new bill that would raise the pay for Idaho judges is heading to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives with a recommendation it passes. If passed into law, House Bill 322
Biden-era Natural gas tax Faces Repeal After U.S. House Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation repealing Biden-era fees on methane emissions has passed the U.S. House, paving the way for a boon to the natural gas industry. The Waste Emissions Charge, which Republicans say is the equivalent of
Western Washington Infant Identified as State’s First Measles Case of the Year

SEATTLE, WA – An infant in King County was identified as the first confirmed measles case in Washington in 2025, following increases in cases in other parts of the United States, county officials said. There were three
Idaho’s Tom Schultz Appointed Head of U.S. Forest Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has appointed Tom Schultz, of Idaho, as the country’s top forestry official. Schultz will serve as the 21st chief of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency under the
Idaho Governor Signs Private School Tax Credit Into law

BOISE, ID – Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 Thursday, codifying Idaho’s first private school choice program that directs state funds to private school tuition. The new $50 million program offers private schoolers and home-schoolers up
LCSC Track and Field Opens Competition at Indoor Nationals

GAINESVILLE, FL – LC State Track and Field exceeded expectations on the first day of the 2025 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday. Both distance medley relays, along with triple jumper
Woman Transported to Hospital After Allegedly Crashing Into Vehicle, Utility Pole and House

CLARKSTON, WA – Asotin County Fire District #1 and Lewiston Rescue crews were called to a vehicle crash in the 600 block of 14th Street in Clarkston at about 8:40 p.m. Thursday evening. According to Asotin County
Lewiston School District Considering two Candidates for Superintendent

LEWISTON, ID – The Lewiston School District Board of Directors has announced two candidates for the Superintendent position. After reviewing staff input and letters of interest, the Board has scheduled a meeting on March 3, 2025, to
2025 Love Rocks NYC Benefit to feature Cher, Beck, Alicia Keys, and more

The 2025 Love Rocks NYC benefit concert will feature artists including Alicia Keys, Beck, Cher, Kate Hudson, Mavis Staples, Michael McDonald, Peter Frampton, Phish’s Trey Anastasio and many more. The ninth annual benefit for God’s Love We