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06/08/2026

Work On New Bridge To Resume Access To Almota Grain Terminal On Snake River Running Behind Schedule

COLFAX, WA – Work to replace the bridge to the Almota grain terminal on the Snake River South of Colfax is running a couple weeks behind.

COLFAX, WA – Work to replace the bridge to the Almota grain terminal on the Snake River South of Colfax is running a couple weeks behind. The Washington State Department of Transportation initially hoped to have the

06/07/2026

Lewiston's Hot August Nights is looking for volunteers and nonprofit groups to help make this year's event a success Aug. 20-22.

Volunteer opportunities include rolling and organizing T-shirts, stuffing goody bags, hanging "No Parking" signs, distributing People's Choice ballots, and assisting with garbage collection during the event. Volunteer needs vary by assignment and may take place Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

Nonprofit groups are especially encouraged to inquire about the garbage crew opportunity, which includes a donation.

Individuals, families, service organizations, and community groups are welcome to participate.

For more information or to sign up, email [email protected].

06/07/2026

Idaho US Sen. Crapo’s 2025 housing survey identifies housing challenges faced by Idahoans

BOISE, ID – Idaho homeowners and renters alike are struggling with rising costs of living and agree that more housing types are needed, according to a survey conducted in 2025 by the office of U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo.

BOISE, ID – Idaho homeowners and renters alike are struggling with rising costs of living and agree that more housing types are needed, according to a survey conducted in 2025 by the office of U.S. Sen. Mike

06/07/2026

Economist: Stable Job Market Masks Growing Strain on Household Budgets

jobs, layoffs remain contained, and the economy is not showing the kind of “break” that typically signals an imminent downturn.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The May jobs report offered a measure of reassurance: the labor market is stable. Employers are still adding jobs, layoffs remain contained, and the economy is not showing the kind of “break” that typically

06/07/2026

Free Fishing Day Returns June 13 with Events Planned in Lewiston and Troy

LEWISTON, ID — Idaho residents can fish without a license during the state’s annual Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 13, with events planned across Idaho, including locations in Lewiston and Troy.

LEWISTON, ID — Idaho residents can fish without a license during the state’s annual Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 13, with events planned across Idaho, including locations in Lewiston and Troy. The Idaho Department of Fish

06/07/2026

New master’s degree expands horizons for WSU wine science students

PULLMAN, WA – Beginning this fall, students can pursue an advanced degree in viticulture and enology at Washington State University.

PULLMAN, WA – Beginning this fall, students can pursue an advanced degree in viticulture and enology at Washington State University. Offered via the university’s Tri-Cities campus, the new master’s degree helps solidify WSU as a global leader

06/07/2026

RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek at Americans’ Medical Records for Clues on Autism and Vaccines

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans’ medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism — a connection the medical establishment studied for decades and flatly rejects.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans’ medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism — a connection the medical establishment

06/07/2026

Seattle mayor reverses course, activates surveillance cameras for World Cup

SEATTLE, WA – In a reversal, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has ordered that surveillance cameras be turned on during the FIFA World Cup Tournament.

SEATTLE, WA – In a reversal, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has ordered that surveillance cameras be turned on during the FIFA World Cup Tournament. Wilson said in a statement Friday that the decision to activate the cameras

06/07/2026

Rabid Bat Confirmed in Latah County, Public Health Issues Safety Reminder

LEWISTON, ID — Public Health – Idaho North Central District is urging residents to take precautions after a bat in Latah County tested positive for rabies. Health officials say while human rabies cases are rare, the disease is almost always fatal once symptoms develop, making prompt medical attention and prevention critical.

LEWISTON, ID — Public Health – Idaho North Central District is urging residents to take precautions after a bat in Latah County tested positive for rabies. Health officials say while human rabies cases are rare, the disease

06/07/2026

Man arrested after shattering windows at WA Capitol, authorities say

OLYMPIA, WA – Authorities arrested a man early Thursday after he allegedly broke several windows of the Washington state Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to break in.

OLYMPIA, WA – Authorities arrested a man early Thursday after he allegedly broke several windows of the Washington state Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to break in. Using rocks and his fists, the man, described as heavily