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More than 80% wildfires on Idaho state land caused by humans this year
Virus spread forces lockdown on Montana tribal reservation
The Crow Tribe in Montana ordered its members to lock down for two weeks as tribal leaders moved to slow a sharp spike in coronavirus cases
Officials say Oregon's weekly case count has "plateaued"
Health officials say Oregon’s weekly case count has plateaued following statewide COVID-19 restrictions implemented during the last two months
183 inmates test positive for coronavirus at Idaho jail
More than 180 inmates at an Idaho county jail have tested positive for the coronavirus
Washington Supreme Court upholds Spokane River water minimum
The Washington Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that a state law that put a minimum on the amount of water that must flow in the Spokane River was valid
Protesters rally in Portland as mayor decries violence
Violent clashes between protesters and police in Portland, Oregon, this week have ratcheted up tensions in the city days after an agreement between state and f…
Montana allows counties to hold all-mail voting in November
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has issued an order that allows counties to hold all-mail elections in November to limit the spread of the coronavirus
Idaho teen will serve jail time for shooting gun at protest
An 18-year-old who fired a gun near a Boise protest after the police killing of George Floyd will spend four days in jail
Idaho directs millions toward reopening schools
Boise, Idaho – Gov. Brad Little announced that Idaho is directing $86 million to get students back into schools for in-person instruction.
Idaho man wins bighorn lottery tag that raised a record $185,000 for sheep conservation
MERIDIAN — For the Meridian hunter whose ticket was pulled for the 29th Annual Bighorn Sheep Tag Lottery, the winning ticket represents the hunt of a lifetime. For Idaho Department of Fish and Game, it means more t…
Portland fines feds for illegal fence around courthouse
It’s been nearly a week since federal officers withdrew from guarding Portland’s federal courthouse during nightly protests, but a large fence they installed is still there and city officials say it remains illegal
Gov. Little to call special legislative session
Boise – Gov. Brad Little announced today he will call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of Aug. 24.
Boise students will start the school year at home
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on August 4, 2020
Space Needle reopens to visitors in Seattle after upgrades
Seattle’s Space Needle has reopened to visitors after recently completing $1 million in upgrades intended to provide a safer experience during the coronavirus pandemic
Auditors issue critical report for Pullman-Moscow airport
Washington state auditors have issued a critical report on the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
Judge orders trial tied to discovery of missing kids' bodies
A judge ruled Tuesday there’s enough evidence for a man to go to trial after the bodies of his new wife’s two children were found buried on his Idaho property