BURBANK, California, May 15 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: The CW Network today announced it will be the broadcast home for 11 Pac-12 football games featuring Oregon State and Washington State during the upcoming 2024 season. The network will provide full national coverage to showcase the strength of the Oregon State and Washington State football programs and student-athletes during these 11 home games. The season ki  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 17 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Attorney General Raul Labrador announced a Consent Decree to conclude his investigation of potential violations of Idaho's antitrust law (the Idaho Competition Act) by Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene and Syringa Hospital and Clinics in Grangeville. The Attorney General's office opened the investigation in 2023, in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission. "My office is concerned about the t  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 15 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and a coalition of 20 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to President Biden in opposition to World Health Organization (WHO) agreements that would give the organization unprecedented and unconstitutional powers over the people of the United States. The letter raised concerns with proposals that coul  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 15 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on May 14, 2024: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $130,840 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Moyie Springs in Boundary County, Idaho. The funding will provide emergency drinking water assistance for the construction of a new water main, which is necessary to restore of the city's supply source. The funds from DEQ's State R  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 15 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on May 14, 2024: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2 million low-interest drinking water construction loan to Oden View Estates Improvement Association Inc. in Bonner County, Idaho. The funding will be used to add a new water source, replace some of the current distribution system, add water meters and pressure-reducing valve stations, and install a   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Idaho State University and Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding that solidifies the partnership between the two institutions and paves the way for further collaboration. "As we navigate the complexities of modern healthcare workforce needs, ISU leads with pioneering programs, impactful research, and an unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of our communities," said  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 17 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Each year the Idaho State University Military Education Benefits office is required to complete a comprehensive Federal Compliance Survey with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to ensure that programs approved for use of VA Education Benefits under G.I.Bill(R) and Veterans Readiness and Employment programs adhere to all applicable provisions of Title 38 of United States Code (USC). The Federal Compliance Surve  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 17 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: The Idaho State University Department of Public Safety has successfully completed the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association reaccreditation process. An on-site inspection by members of the Idaho Chiefs of Police Accreditation Team took place April 23, and ISU Public Safety was found to be in full compliance with all accreditation standards set forth by the association. The achievement was successful thanks to hundreds  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news on May 13, 2024: A new text messaging program announced today by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Bright by Text, and the Helping Adults Talk to Children (HATCH) Lab at Idaho State University will put trusted information into the hands of families with children who have--or may have--hearing loss. In the United States, 3 out of every 1,000 babies are born with a detectable level of hearing loss  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 17 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: The world's first and largest flying science laboratory now has a home at Idaho State University. Thanks to a donation from the federal government, the historic NASA DC-8 aircraft, known for its decades of scientific missions, officially landed at Pocatello Regional Airport on Wednesday, greeted by ISU officials, community leaders and students from the Aircraft Maintenance Program. As the largest flying science lab  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, May 15 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: Lewis-Clark State College held a commencement ceremony for two more graduates of its prison education program at Idaho Correctional Institution - Orofino (ICIO) on Monday. The unique event was held outside at the facility's recreation yard and was attended by 56 other students in the program; over 20 college administrators, faculty and staff; as well as six family members of the graduates. Austin Sherper an  more

NAMPA, Idaho, May 14 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news on May 13, 2024: This past week, Northwest Nazarene University signed an articulation agreement with Boise State University, allowing students to earn their undergraduate degree in either Engineering or Computer Science at NNU and an accelerated Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree from Boise State University. "This is a win-win," said Dr. Bradley Kurtz-Shaw, NNU's Vice President for Academic Affairs.   more

NAMPA, Idaho, May 15 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news: Northwest Nazarene University has announced the appointment of Zach Marble as NNU's new Director of Alumni Relations. Marble has been at NNU since 2019, most recently serving as NNU's Associate Director of Alumni Relations for the past five years. "I have no doubt Zach is going to excel in this new role," said Kelli Lindley, Vice President for External Relations. "With his deep love for NNU and an obvious desire t  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, May 17 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: A University of Idaho College of Engineering team has earned $10,000 toward developing a device that improves real-time X-ray imaging during surgical procedures. The new technology could improve the safety of surgical procedures and reduce hospital costs. Top placement in entrepreneurial competitions statewide have earned the team funding toward patenting the project. Their winnings include first place in the I  more

PULLMAN, Washington, May 16 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: A parasitic worm that can infest the brains of moose appears to be playing a role in the decline of the iconic animal in some regions of North America. Moose populations have been dwindling for years across the country due to many contributing factors, but new research at Washington State University has found the impact of Eleaophora schneideri, also known as the arterial worm, has likely bee  more