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ronment; and government and politics. At Idaho Public Radio, students work alongside faculty and professional staff, gaining hands- on experience in writing, editing, announcing, audio production, video production, social media, and online communication. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research to offer legislative internships for students interested in journalism, state government, political science, and other areas of public policy. Students work in Boise and cover news and public affairs stories from the Idaho State Capitol.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Idaho.
01/15/2026

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Idaho.

The Idaho Sierra Club will be hosting its 10th year of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Kenworthy in Moscow on Jan...
01/15/2026

The Idaho Sierra Club will be hosting its 10th year of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Kenworthy in Moscow on Jan. 17.

The event will feature short films on community action, environmental conservation, and inclusion in the outdoors.

The University of Idaho Nepali Students' Association is hosting Taste of Nepal, back for its 21st year on Feb. 22. Taste...
01/15/2026

The University of Idaho Nepali Students' Association is hosting Taste of Nepal, back for its 21st year on Feb. 22.

Taste of Nepal showcases Nepali culture and traditions through dance, singing and traditional costumes and food.

Ticket info: https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pXECENq3kksBL0

Idaho news briefs:* Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November was 3.7%, the Idaho Dept. of Labor said. T...
01/14/2026

Idaho news briefs:

* Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November was 3.7%, the Idaho Dept. of Labor said. This rate matches the 3.7% unemployment rate published in September. October labor force data was not available due to the federal government shutdown, the agency said.

* JFAC continued its reviews of budget setting processes and resources on Wednesday. The budget writing committee is scheduled to set maintenance budgets on Jan. 23.

* The Idaho Judicial Branch says scammers continue to target members of the public across Idaho with false claims about failing to appear for jury duty. Idahoans are reminded that the state courts do not send a court summons, warrant for arrest, or request for court fees electronically.

News briefs:• Washington State University Athletics has raised more than $10 million to pay for the first phase of plann...
01/14/2026

News briefs:

• Washington State University Athletics has raised more than $10 million to pay for the first phase of planned improvements at Gesa Field, including a state-of-the-art video board.

• Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has proposed a 3.2 percent cut to Washington State University’s state appropriation in his supplemental operaring budget; the cut totals about $11.1 million.

Washington lawmakers are faced with an overall budget deficit of more than $2 billion.

• For every $1 in state funding received, Washington State University generates $12 in economic impact— jobs, innovation, community growth.

The latest WSU Economic Impact Report: wsu.edu/economicimpact/

Idaho news briefs:• The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on Idaho and West Virginia laws that ban transge...
01/14/2026

Idaho news briefs:

• The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on Idaho and West Virginia laws that ban transgender women and girls from competing on women’s and girls’ school teams. Nearly three-and-a-half hours of argument was heard in the two cases.

• JFAC co-chair Rep. Josh Tanner released a statement Tuesday saying Governor Little’s budget is not balanced and relies on gimmicks. Tanner says JFAC and the Idaho Legislature will create a balanced budget that lives within its means and protects Idaho taxpayers.

• After six surgeries and 16 months of rehabilitation, Forest Service firefighter Justin Shaw returned to Boise Dec. 15. Shaw was injured Aug. 10, 2024, when he was struck by a tree during initial attack operations on a wildfire on the Salmon River Ranger District. (Photo: Eric Britton, USDA)

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the January Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2026 Wa...
01/14/2026

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the January Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2026 Water Year.

"The Western U.S. and most of Idaho is in a snow drought thanks to warmer than normal temperatures in November, December and the beginning of January, said Erin Whorton, Water Supply Specialist for NRCS Idaho. “Even though Idaho received above normal precipitation this winter thus far, with high-temperature records being set everywhere, only the highest mountain ranges have gotten more snow than rain."

Idaho agriculture was celebrated at the Idaho State Capitol Tuesday.“A Taste of Idaho Agriculture at the Capitol” was th...
01/13/2026

Idaho agriculture was celebrated at the Idaho State Capitol Tuesday.

“A Taste of Idaho Agriculture at the Capitol” was the theme as a dozen organizations shared a goal of educating the consumer and today's youth as part of Idaho Agriculture Day.

Britany Marchant, Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission, says consumers can support today's farmers by educating themselves on where their food comes from.

“We’re so removed from the farms at this point,” she said.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 95% of Idaho’s wheat is harvested from family farms but less than 2% of the U.S. population is made up of farmers.

The Idaho Beef Council helps to educate consumers by collaborating with the University of Idaho’s new Meat Science and Innovation Center, Vandal Brand Meats.

“Having young folks get into that in college and be in the industry is super important because we need those new folks coming in to help,” said Lynn Bachman, a member of the Idaho Beef Council Board, emphasizing the importance of the recent addition to the university’s agriculture program.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture hosted Tuesday’s event, and said it was an opportunity for Idaho’s agricultural industry to connect with state officials and the public through conversations paired with food that represents the diversity of Idaho agriculture.

(Lauren Tidwell, reporting and photos from the Capitol)

01/13/2026

I-90, SH-41 to US-95 Widening Construction:
Heads up Coeur d’Alene! Atlas Road and the adjacent pedestrian path are closed under the interstate while crews continue bridge demolition. The closures are anticipated to remain in place through Jan. 16. Follow on-street signage for detours. To learn more and stay up to date on this project, visit https://itd.idaho.gov/project/i-90-widening-sh-41-to-us-95/ and sign up for email and text updates.

The Idaho State Legislature's Joint Finance Appropriations Committee on Tuesday got down to the work of getting a handle...
01/13/2026

The Idaho State Legislature's Joint Finance Appropriations Committee on Tuesday got down to the work of getting a handle on the state budget for the remainder of this fiscal year and the next.

"This committee will crank out nearly a hundred budget bills during the session," Sen. Scott Grow, co-chair of JFAC, said.

On Tuesday, JFAC looked ahead at the budget hearing schedule and agendas for the budgets that must be set, and also reviewed the Governor's FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget recommendation, as outlined by Governor Little on Monday.

Committee members had a lot of questions for Lori Wolff, administrator of the Division of Financial Management.

Grow said the Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee meets this week and the hope is that the revenue projection number can be set Friday.

JFAC has changes among its membership this session. Rep. Josh Tanner is the new co-chair of the committee, following the resignation of Rep. Wendy Horman. New committee members include Reps. Kyle Harris, R-Lewiston; and Chris Bruce, R-Kuna.

Idaho Athletics says Vandal student-athletes posted a cumulative GPA of 3.44 across all sports in the fall 2025 semester...
01/13/2026

Idaho Athletics says Vandal student-athletes posted a cumulative GPA of 3.44 across all sports in the fall 2025 semester.

Idaho volleyball led with a team GPA of 3.75.

Idaho news briefs:• Robert McQuade Jr. is the new special assistant to the president for governmental relations at the U...
01/13/2026

Idaho news briefs:

• Robert McQuade Jr. is the new special assistant to the president for governmental relations at the University of Idaho. A 2008 U of I graduate, McQuade most recently served as the chief deputy in the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.

• Oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, cases on transgender youth in sports, are scheduled before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is in Washington, D.C. to defend Idaho’s Fairness in Women's Sports Act.

• Idaho State Police is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for the annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative. The nationwide effort runs through Friday and focuses on awareness of human trafficking across Idaho’s transportation corridors.

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