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Northwest Public Broadcasting will host "News Stream 2" on May 3, 2025, at 5:00 AM GMT. The event focuses on technology and computing topics relevant to the audience. This initiative aims to enhance public engagement with current technological advancements.
Colfax Mayor Jim Retzer informed Chamber of Commerce members about various city projects, including significant water system improvements costing over $6 million. The mayor also assured residents that municipal pool renovations would be completed by summer, aided by a $1 million grant for ADA compliance.
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a 3.5% tuition increase for the University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College. This increase will raise tuition for full-time resident undergraduates at the University of Idaho to $9,400, while Lewis-Clark State College students will pay $7,876 next year. The rise aims to cover costs amid declining state support and increasing enrollment.
Four international students at the University of Idaho have regained their legal U.S. status after federal government revocations. The reinstatement follows challenges filed in federal courts, prompting ICE to reverse its termination orders. The university confirmed all four students are actively enrolled.
Approximately 60 Moscow High School students rallied at Friendship Square to express their frustrations over various social and political issues. Organized by the newly-formed United Youth of Moscow, students voiced support for causes like abortion rights and LGBTQ rights, while criticizing the federal government.
Washington State University President Elizabeth Cantwell may face up to two months of unpaid furloughs annually due to budget cuts. Cantwell's contract includes a base salary of $735,000 and a potential $150,000 incentive bonus, while the university freezes nonessential spending amid financial pressures.
George Melvin Harris III received a guilty verdict for second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his roommate, Liban Barre, during a September 2021 party in Pullman. The jury deliberated for nine hours before choosing a lesser charge, despite the option for first-degree manslaughter. Harris claimed self-defense, alleging he was attacked, but prosecutors argued his actions were reckless.
Kenneth Indish, 43, received a nine-year prison sentence for aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm in Latah County District Court. Indish threatened individuals and fired a shotgun in the air after being ejected from a residence in Moscow on March 26.
Latah County marriage licenses were issued to five couples, including two from Moscow and one from Eagle, Idaho. Police reports from Pullman and Moscow noted incidents of rape, assault, harassment, and theft over two days. A car crash with injuries and an unattended death were also reported in Latah County.
The Columbia Basin's water supply forecast is below average, with runoff projected at 86% of normal due to a dry April. Experts express concern but note that the situation is not as dire as last year. Snowpack levels vary across the region, with some areas exceeding average levels, but dry weather has led to increased irrigation withdrawals.