WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Idaho State Independent Living Council (IDSILC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), strongly opposing the agency's proposed direct final rules (Docket DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024). The comment challenges the DOE's effort to rescind key regulatory requirements implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act concerning accessibility in federally funded facilities. The letter, filed with the DOE's Office of Civil Rig more ST

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 4 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Return of Miss Native ISU at the 2026 ISU Powwow * Idaho State University is proud to announce the return of Miss Native Idaho State University, a leadership and cultural ambassador role that has not been held since 2016-2017. The title will be reinstated during the 2026 ISU Powwow, taking place April 3-4 on the Pocatello campus. Miss Native ISU serves as a representative for Native American Student Servic more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 3 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I study provides guidance for using cover crops in dryland wheat rotations * A recent University of Idaho-led study conducted in collaboration with regional dryland wheat farmers provides guidance on when to terminate a spring-planted cover crop. Cover crops, which are grown primarily to benefit soil health and fertility rather than for commercial sale, are becoming increasingly common on northe more PR