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A majority of attendees at the Save Our Schools Idaho town hall in Lewiston opposed the state's new $50 million school voucher program. Lawmaker Rep. Lori McCann, the only local legislator against the bill, received strong support from the crowd, which expressed concerns over potential negative impacts on public education.
Seattle Police arrested Jakori Buchanan, 20, for allegedly shooting Washington State University football player Uilisone “Sone” Falealo during a party in Pullman. Buchanan faces charges of first-degree assault after the incident, which left Falealo hospitalized but later released. Buchanan's attorney claims he acted in self-defense during the altercation.
Pullman will pay former City Administrator Mike Urban nearly $220,000 to settle his claims of unlawful discrimination and wrongful discharge. The settlement concludes a dispute stemming from Urban's administrative leave in March, following accusations related to former Police Chief Jake Opgenorth, which were later found to be unsubstantiated.
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor Jon Word lifted the area closure near the Island Creek Fire, which has burned nearly 15,000 acres and is 5% contained. In its place, several road closures were implemented to enhance access for hunters and forest users.
Uilisone “Sone” Falealo, a 19-year-old Washington State University football player, was shot in the abdomen during a party in Pullman early Sunday morning. Police are seeking 20-year-old Jakori Buchanan, who faces charges of first-degree assault after allegedly shooting Falealo during a fight. Falealo has since been treated and released from the hospital.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center plans to acquire Lewiston-based Catalyst Medical Group, with the transition expected to conclude by late 2025. Catalyst will maintain independent operations during the transition, allowing patients to continue seeing their current providers.
Jakori Buchanan, a University of Washington student, faces charges of first-degree assault after allegedly shooting Uilisone Falealo, a 19-year-old Washington State University football player, during a party in Pullman. Buchanan's attorney claims he acted in self-defense, stating that both he and his cousin were attacked prior to the shooting. Falealo has been treated for severe injuries and released from the hospital.
The Pullman Police Department seeks Jakori C. Buchanan, 20, as a person of interest in a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man early Sunday. The victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, is in stable condition and recovering at Pullman Regional Hospital. Authorities believe the incident is isolated and urge anyone with information to contact the police.
Edmund Schweitzer, founder of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, criticized President Trump’s new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, calling it a monetization of immigration. Schweitzer argued that this fee would drive businesses abroad and reduce tax revenues for the U.S. Treasury.
EdChoice plans to challenge a lawsuit opposing Idaho's private school tax credit program, House Bill 93, which allocates nearly $50 million to help families pay for nonpublic school expenses. Petitioners, including the Moscow School District, argue that the program violates the Idaho Constitution and undermines public education. The case will be interpreted by the Supreme Court.