BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 25 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * Access to clean water and protection from extreme weather aren't luxuries. They are a matter of survival, both today and for future generations. This is top of mind as Idaho faces blistering record-breaking temperatures and potential water shortages. But when it comes to addressing our changing climate, too many politicians have been content to kick the can down the road indefinit  more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 29 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $60,000 in drinking water assistance to the city of White Bird in Idaho County. The money will be used for emergency funding assistance for water hauling and bulk water costs. The funds from DEQ's State Revolving Loan Fund, which is capitalized annually by grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides this funding with n  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: The Laramie County Community College Ag & Equine Pathway was selected as the Region I winner of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award. Region 1 includes Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii. NAAE places high value on continuing education in agriculture. The Outstanding Pos  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 31 -- The Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission issued the following letter (No. TV230691) on Aug. 30, 2023: * * * To: Interstate Mckinzie Movers LLC, 62 S Idaho St, Tacoma, WA 98409 Re: Cancellation of Provisional Household Goods Permit THG069048 Due To Insufficient Proof of Insurance Dear Interstate Mckinzie Movers LLC: On July 25, 2023, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (Commission) notified you that your transportation pe  more