Good morning, Lewiston.

Idaho colleges and universities have requested over $884 million in the 2027-28 budget, including $12.1M for enrollment workload adjustment to boost high-demand programs and staffing amid growing enrollment.

Gov. Little will submit budget recommendations on Jan. 11 as lawmakers plan spending bills (new budget year begins July 1).

Volunteer firefighters from Whitman County Fire District 11 and the City of Colfax stopped a wildfire on Monday afternoon on North Palouse River Road near the canyon walls.

The fire burned four acres — officials urge residents to remain cautious as fire season continues under a statewide burn ban.

Gov. Little’s plan could make Idaho store one-third of the nation’s radioactive waste, and Congressman Simpson praised it for boosting local jobs, but many Idahoans worry about the potential risks to water supplies like the Snake River Aquifer.

Idaho Transportation will begin removing an abandoned railroad bridge over U.S. 95 in Culdesac Canyon today & officials warn of traffic delays for motorists.

Michele Wright is raising funds to help Jonathan Buri, Tone Sober’s drummer, who was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in January and is now undergoing PT+OT to regain mobility; donations will help cover treatment and bills.

He may need months to a year to walk again.

LC State Women’s Golf team opened the Oregon Tech Fall Invitational on Monday at Running Y Ranch Resort by posting a strong round that tied them for second, with Isabella Barquet leading and Kamryn Mansfield making a promising debut.

The team concluded play on Tuesday at the same venue.