Good morning, Lewiston.

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador launched Operation Safe Online Summer at the Capitol today to fight online child exploitation using the Idaho ICAC Task Force—he said expanded arrests, a new law banning AI-generated abuse images, and the introduction of a trained digital search dog named Badger will increase efforts to protect children.

Clearwater River Casino warned Lewiston residents about fraudulent online ads that misuse its name and logo to promote illegal gambling—residents are urged to report any suspicious activity and avoid sharing personal financial details.

Today, a judge ruled on what evidence will be allowed at trial in the Bryan Kohberger case—one that involves the deaths of four University of Idaho students—setting clear guidelines for upcoming proceedings.

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests began prescribed burns today to cut back overgrown vegetation and lower wildfire risks across several ranger districts.

Officials said areas near the burns may be closed for several days so residents should watch for posted signs.

At Whitworth Twilight on Thursday, LC State Women’s Track and Field set season bests, with Gianna Anderson recording a javelin throw of 38.72m—the fifth-best in program history.

Several athletes reached personal records, and the team will compete at Cougar Classic on April 25th-26th.

At the Whitworth Twilight in Spokane on Thursday, LC State track athletes set new personal records as James Bogdanowicz vaulted 4.51m—marking the fourth-best in school history—and sprinters Preston Cooper and Jordan Castillo ran career-best 100m times.