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School janitor accused of child rape
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (262+ words) A man employed at Pullman public schools has been arrested for the alleged rape of a young child. Eric Robins, 51, made his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon in Colfax's Whitman County Superior Court. He faces life in prison if he is…...
Idaho task force to propose child custody law overhaul
2+ week, 6+ day ago (810+ words) An Idaho legislative task force is preparing to propose a complete re-write of the state's child custody code. The Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force met Wednesday to discuss its legislative proposals compiled after hours of meetings with testimony…...
PBAC’s alternative water supply project could see results next summer
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (288+ words) PULLMAN " A study that has the potential of creating an alternative water supply for the Palouse is expected to have preliminary results by next summer. Jeff Hansen, senior water resource engineer at HDR Engineering, revealed a timeline for the study…...
Arizona lawmaker calls for WA congresswoman to be executed
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (818+ words) An Arizona Republican state lawmaker on Wednesday called for the execution of a Democratic congresswoman from Washington state because she urged people upset with President Donald Trump to protest in the streets. Rep. John Gillette, R-Kingman, wrote on the social…...
WA Secretary of State talks voter fraud, election security
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (571+ words) PULLMAN " Washington's secretary of state believes drawing more awareness to the election process could help combat skepticism about voting. "We're really good about telling you to put your ballot in the drop box or the mailbox," Steve Hobbs said. "We…...
OPINION: By pushing the GOP, Critchfield is doing her job
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) An Idaho Education News headline says it all: "Analysis: It's a bad time to discuss the special education budget crisis. But it is time." Should the trends continue, Idaho lawmakers will face even more dire choices when they convene in…...
Following the Phoenix money: $17 million and counting
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (809+ words) In July 2024, the University of Idaho's $685 million bid for the University of Phoenix was still alive, but not by much. UI still had almost a year to come to terms with the for-profit online university, and win over legislators who…...
Eastern WA’s rapidly declining groundwater highlighted in new study
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (831+ words) With groundwater in parts of eastern Washington declining at an alarming rate, a new study confirms which areas are most vulnerable to the problem and could help set clearer goals for recovery efforts. The Washington State University study evaluated groundwater…...
OPINION: Playing with fire: in defense of controlled burns as a useful...
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (378+ words) The devastating loss of Grand Canyon Lodge isn't a reason to put new restrictions on good fire. The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is a marvel. A few summers ago, a friend and I took our sons there…...
Wildfire threatening five structures near town of Greer
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (142+ words) GREER " Firefighters have responded to an area north of Old Greer Grade Road to try to contain a small fire that is threatening five structures, according to a news release from the Idaho Department of Lands. The 6-acre fire is…...