Utah Becomes the First State to Ban Adding Fluoride to Drinking Water

SALT LAKE, UT – Utah officially became the first state in the country to ban adding fluoride to drinking water when Gov. Spencer Cox signed a legislative proposal into law Thursday night. The action comes amid a
State of Washington Offering Over $100 to Attend Climate Community Meeting in Pullman Tuesday

PULLMAN, WA – The State of Washington is offering over a hundred dollars to attend a climate workshop in Pullman on Tuesday. The Washington Climate Partnership which falls under the state Department of Commerce is hosting the
Clarkston Man Arrested on Stolen Vehicle and Drug Charges

CLARKSTON, WA – A Clarkston man was arrested March 28 after law enforcement identified him as the suspect in a stolen vehicle case and found suspected drug paraphernalia in his possession. Deputies responded to a report
Idaho Gas Prices Increase Nine Cents Over the Past Week

BOISE, ID – Idaho gas prices rose by nine cents this week, with the average price for regular gasoline now at $3.33 per gallon, according to AAA Idaho. That’s 15 cents higher than one month ago, but
Hamilton’s Historic Season Results in Pair of All-American Honors

KANSAS CITY, MO – Alton Hamilton earned a pair of prestigious honors on Monday with two All-American honors. The Fontana, Calif., native was the lone sophomore to earn First-Team NAIA All-American honors or be named to the
University of Idaho Names Leslie Edgar to Lead College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

MOSCOW, ID – University of Idaho has announced Leslie Edgar as the new J.R. Simplot Endowed Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). She comes to U of I from Washington State University, where
Idaho man Arrested After Hitting Tesla Counter-Protester With car

MERIDIAN, ID – An Idaho man was arrested after allegedly striking a counter-protester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday. About 30 people were in attendance at the anti-Tesla rally outside a dealership
Illegal Immigrant Access to Federal Programs at Oregon and California Colleges Cutoff by Trump Administration

SALEM, OR – Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help disadvantaged students earn degrees, according to a recent decision
Washington State Senate OKs Gas Tax Hike

OLYMPIA, WA – A divided Washington state Senate on Saturday approved a hike in the state’s gas tax and a two-year budget that hinges on billions of dollars from new taxes on the state’s wealthiest residents and
Governor Vetoes Bill to ban Vaccine Mandates, Medical Requirements in Idaho

BOISE, ID – Gov. Brad Little vetoed a bill to ban Idaho businesses, local and state governments, private and public schools, and colleges and universities from requiring medical interventions, such as vaccines, treatment or medication. Senate Bill