A helicopter pulled water from the Clearwater River while fighting the flames from the Hospital Fire in Orofino, Idaho August 29, 2023. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 3:16)… Continue Reading Six homes lost in Hospital Fire in OrofinoRead More
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Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for a hearing, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at the Latah County Courthouse in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students… Continue Reading Read More
On August 16th, a salmon shark was reported on the shores of the Salmon River in Riggins, Idaho. How the shark ended up on the beach is still unknown. (Credit:… Continue Reading Shark sighting in Idaho remains a mysteryRead More
In this Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, photo released by the U.S. Forest Service flames from the Nethker Fire engulf trees at Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. The Northwest has… Continue Reading Red Flag Warning: What does it mean?Read More
The Williams Creek fire burned thousands of acres in the north Idaho wilderness last summer. Fire crews, with the help of heavy rains, eventually put out the blaze. (Credit: Lauren… Continue Reading Millions in wildfire funding Read More
Professor Rebecca Scofield is an associate professor of history and chairs the University of Idaho history department. She lives in Moscow with her husband and two young children. (Credit: Stefanie… Continue Read More
A barrel race at the Denver Gay Rodeo in 2021. (Credit: Alyson Roy) Listen (Runtime 3:49) Read Curt Westberg sits on the porch of his house in Palouse, Washington. He… Continue Reading Gay rodeos are queer spaces in rural placesRead More
Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for a hearing Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Latah County Courthouse in Moscow. (August Frank/The Lewiston Tribune via AP) Listen (Runtime :55) Read At… Continue Reading Lawyer for Read More
Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for a motion hearing regarding a gag order, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students… Continue Reading State of Idaho to pursue death penalty Read More
Students walk in the sun on the Kamiah High School campus. The Kamiah School District is a small school district in a town of 1,100 people located on the Nez… Continue Reading Idaho’s homeless student population increasing amid Read More
Gifts in honor of victims Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin continue to appear in front of the King Road House. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen… Continue Reading Plans for memorial garden grow before Read More
Bryan Kohberger chose not to enter a plea Monday, May 22 at his arraignment hearing. The judge entered not guilty on all charges on his behalf. (Credit: KREM 2 News)… Continue Reading Judge enters not guilty pleas on Bryan Read More
Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, appears at a hearing in Latah County District Court, on Jan. 5, 2023, in Moscow,… Continue Reading Bryan Kohberger indicted on murder Read More
Red Swamp Crayfish have been discovered in the Lewiston Levee ponds, thanks to science students at Lewiston High School. (Credit: istockphoto) Listen (Runtime 00:59) Read Lewiston High School teacher Jamie… Continue Reading High school students Read More
Maximillian Bazler and Megan Hudlet, both students at North Idaho College, sit together between classes as they discuss the possibility of NIC losing its accreditation. (Credit: Kaitlyn Nicholas / NWPB)… Continue Read More
Johnny Taylor is one of the residents of Abiel Mobile Home Community facing big rent increases and new fees, after the park was purchased by an out-of-state investment firm. (Credit:… Continue Reading Nowhere to go: Facing Read More
Bryan Kohberger, who has been charged with killing four University of Idaho students, leaves after an extradition hearing at the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 2023. Newly… Continue Read More
A photo of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle is part of a collaged table at the Corner Club in downtown Moscow. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB)… Continue Reading Moscow planting garden, creating Read More
Bryan Kohberger enters the Latah County Courtroom January 12 for his second hearing in Moscow, Idaho. He is being held at the Latah County Jail without bond. (Credit: Court TV)… Continue Reading Search warrant unsealed in case of four slain Read More
Brian Hanson, an engineer who works remotely in Idaho, adjusts the Starlink satellite on his house for better internet reception. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 3:53) Read Reporting… Continue Reading New federal Read More
The new honey bee vaccine from Dalan Animal Health is currently undergoing field trials to gather more data. (Credit: Dalan Animal Health) Listen (Runtime 1:07) Read Honey bees and other… Continue Reading The buzz: New Read More
Hannah Stewart sits on the front steps of the RV she lives in year-round in McCall due to a lack of affordable housing options. (Credit: Ashlee Fliney) Listen (Runtime 3:15)… Continue Reading Many in McCall can’t find housing, even Read More
Bryan Kohberger sits next to his defense attorney in the Latah County Courthouse on Jan. 12, 2023. His next hearing is scheduled for June 26. Credit: Court TV Listen (Runtime… Continue Reading Search warrant for apartment of Moscow Read More
Bryan Kohberger enters the Latah County Courtroom January 12 for his second hearing in Moscow, Idaho. He is being held at the Latah County Jail without bond. (Credit: Court TV)… Continue Reading Suspect Kohberger waives Read More
A police officer watches over the crime scene at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho. Credit: Lauren Paterson Listen Documents in the case of four University of Idaho students released… Continue Reading Kohberger could push for Read More
A photo collage of the four slain students sits on the counter at Mad Greek restaurant in Moscow, Idaho, where Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen were both servers. (Credit: Lauren… Continue Reading Moscow homicides: what we know and where we go Read More
A University of Idaho professor has filed suit against an online influencer for libel and slander. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen A University of Idaho professor has filed a… Continue Reading University of Read More
Haadiya Tariq, editor-in-chief of the Argonaut, said she is proud the University of Idaho pushed the Moscow PD to give Argonaut reporters the first question at every Moscow homicides press… Continue Reading National media Read More
Despite the snow, flowers and gifts continue to pile up in honor of the four University of Idaho students killed last month. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 4:40)… Continue Reading Social media sleuths disrupt Read More
Voices to Hear students stand on the edge of Steptoe Butte in the Palouse Hills of east Washington. (Credit: Voices to Hear) Listen In an effort to get more Idaho… Continue Reading Student-led podcast explores Coeur d’Alene Read More
A crowd of hundreds of students and community members gathered on the University of Idaho campus for Wednesday night’s vigil. Credit: Lauren Paterson Listen (Runtime 1:08) Read After four University… Continue Read More
Fourth grade student Jalone Green works on his paddle in Lapwai, Idaho. Credit: Lauren Paterson Listen (Runtime 3:05) Read Julian Matthews walks the stairs to his downtown Moscow office. He’s… Continue Reading Read More
Geese congregate along the shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene, Nov. 5, 2022. Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB Listen For over 30 years, Native American Heritage Month has been federally-recognized. Northwest… Continue Reading Coeur d’Alene Read More
Lake Coeur d’Alene is an important destination for Northwesterners and the Coeur d’Alene tribe. But there’s more recovery work to be done at the Superfund site, according to a new… Continue Reading Rising temperatures, Read More
A student walks in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building Friday evening. Photo by Rachel Sun Listen (Runtime 3:29) Read The University of Idaho is facing backlash from… Continue Reading UI Read More
A University of Idaho memo has gone viral in the wake of Idaho’s new abortion law. (Photo by Andrew Lang) Listen The University of Idaho has issued guidance for its… Continue Read More
Incident Management Team members responding to fire activity towards Orogrande on 97, which prompted the evacuation. (Photo courtesy USFS) Listen Rain and cooler temperatures have helped firefighters tame two major… Continue Reading Recent Rain Tames Idaho Read More
Madalyn Asker and Amanda Eller stand in the frame of the first of six houses being designed and built by University of Idaho students. Listen Communities across the country are… Continue Reading Local Organization Pairs With Read More
Washington’s “Bring them home” law takes effect in June. It allows tribal members to pray over a deceased indigenous person without compromising the scene before an autopsy is conducted, and supports survivors of trafficking. Read More
Election results are rolling in Tuesday night, but it's expected to take time to count all the ballots across the Northwest and many other states. Below are key races to watch, and links to resources and results from across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Read More
State elections officials said Idahoans should not worry about the security of their ballot if they vote absentee. Idaho has used the same basic absentee voting procedures since 1972. So the process is not new to elections officials, even though they are expecting a significant increase in absentee ballots due to the pandemic. Read More
Idaho Gov. Brad Little wants the U.S. Supreme Court to stop Reclaim Idaho from gathering signatures online, as the group tries to get its education funding initiative on November’s ballot. Continue Reading Idaho Read More
Reclaim Idaho hopes to put its initiative on the November ballot. It would require the state to raise state income taxes for corporations and people who make more than $250,000 a year. The money would be routed to public schools. Read More
Idaho’s signature gathering window was interrupted in mid-March due to coronavirus restrictions. Now, Reclaim Idaho hopes to put a public school funding initiative on the November ballot by asking a federal judge for extra time to collect signatures. Read More
The matchups have been set for Idaho’s November election. Results were announced Tuesday night in the state’s first all-mail primary election. Continue Reading Idaho Primary Election Results Show Familiar Names Returning To Read More
After a night of big wins for former Vice President Joe Biden in Michigan and Mississippi, the Democratic presidential primaries in Washington and Idaho did little to clarify the race between the race’s two remaining front-runners. Read More
Tuesday's contests offer 352 delegates among six states. Michigan is the biggest prize, and it could be another pivot point in this Democratic primary. Continue Reading Washington, Idaho And 4 Other States Vote: Your Guide To ‘Big Read More
Idaho’s schools have some 16,000 English language learners, and the majority speak Spanish as a primary language. Yet English language learners make up only 25 percent of Idaho’s Hispanic students, the vast majority of whom speak English. Read More