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Idaho ranks 14th and Washington 37th in religiosity according to the Pew Research Center's 2023-24 study. The study reveals that 61% of highly religious Idahoans lean Republican, while 67% of less religious Washington residents lean Democrat. Sociologists suggest that political migration influences these rankings, intertwining religious and political identities.
Incumbent Brian Kennedy and challenger Kenan Lauder compete for the Zone 5 seat on the Moscow School Board in the Nov. 4 election. Kennedy prioritizes defending public education against House Bill 93, while Lauder advocates for fiscal prudence in addressing aging school infrastructure.
Latah County prosecutors seek increased restitution from convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger to cover family expenses related to his court proceedings and funeral costs. Kohberger’s attorneys argue that public donations negate economic losses and that he lacks the ability to pay while incarcerated. A restitution hearing is set for November 5 in Ada County.
A study evaluating the Clearwater River as a supplemental water source for the Palouse expects preliminary results by next summer. The Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee noted that the Grand Ronde Aquifer is declining at a rate of 0.71 feet per year, prompting the need for alternative water sources.
Vitalant will host multiple blood drives across the region in November, offering a chance for donors to win a $10,000 gift card. The organization emphasizes the need for blood donations, particularly during winter months when participation typically declines. All blood types are needed, especially as November marks National Prematurity Awareness Month, highlighting the critical need for premature infants.
Clearwater Paper reported a $53 million loss in the third quarter, largely attributed to a non-cash impairment tied to last year's sale of its tissue operations. The company faces challenges due to oversupply in the solid bleached board market, affecting its financial performance and market share.
Local high school marching bands will compete Saturday at the Bands of America Idaho Regional Championship in Moscow's Kibbie Dome. Clarkston High School and Lewiston High School bands will perform at 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., respectively, with evening finals starting at 7 p.m.
The West Side Food Pantry in Moscow will hold an emergency food drive on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. to address potential cuts in SNAP benefits. Community members can donate food items or money, and the pantry seeks volunteers to assist with operations.
A crash on U.S. Highway 95 south of Moscow has blocked southbound lanes near Eid Road. The Idaho Transportation Department advises drivers to seek alternative routes and expects the highway to reopen within an hour.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) announced plans to invest $90 million in expansion projects across Idaho and North Carolina. The company will add 370,000 square feet of facilities, including a new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing site in Moscow, Idaho, expected to be completed by 2027.