Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
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🏘️ Community
The YWCA has opened registration for its eighth annual 5K Color Run, set for Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at Kiwanis Park—registration costs $25 and those wanting a 2025 Color Run shirt must sign up by May 2 to support domestic violence education and services for survivors.
The YWCA Lewiston-Clarkston will host its 8th annual 5K Color Run fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 at Kiwanis Park in Lewiston with day-of registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; proceeds will benefit shelter programs for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence — the race features six color and water stations and the first finisher will receive a hand-painted soup bowl and a ticket to the 2026 Soup-Port Our Shelter event — and those registering by May 2 will get a guaranteed Color Run t-shirt.
🎓 Education
University of Idaho reported that four students had their visas revoked—up from two revoked two weeks ago—and said officials had not been notified; Washington State University reported that three students had their visas revoked amid federal actions targeting pro-Palestinian activism. The revocations come as part of ongoing federal efforts that have affected college students nationwide.
Idaho schools in the National School Lunch Program will celebrate school lunch heroes on May 2 by marking calendars and sharing photos with the Idaho Department of Education—honoring staff who prepare healthy meals every day.
🏛️ Government
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined 14 other state attorneys general in signing a letter to the Business Roundtable urging the group to drop DEI policies+ the letter claims these practices conflict with state and federal laws and advises companies to return to merit-based hiring.
Attorney General Raúl Labrador and 14 other state attorneys general sent a letter to the Business Roundtable asking it to stop using DEI policies—saying these practices break free-market rules and may be illegal while urging companies to focus on merit-based hiring and job growth.
🏈 Sports
Lewis-Clark State Women’s Golf sits in third place after finishing a first round 26-over at the Cascade Conference Championships on Monday at Glendoveer Golf Club in Portland—coach Zach Anderson said the team will adjust for the Tuesday round at 8:30 a.m.
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