Palousafest to take place as scheduled
Regulations in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Palousafest, an annual festival which has taken place at the University of Idaho for over 20 years, is still scheduled to take place this year, albeit some changes for safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   Laurel […]

UI employees express concerns about teaching in person fall semester
Employees and students alike urge UI to go online amid Idaho's swiftly rising COVID-19 cases

The University of Idaho experienced pushback from students and staff, faculty and community members in recent weeks as the finer details of its reopening plan for in-person teaching were revealed. UI plans to reopen approximately 75% of classes in person this fall. […]

Conceptual paper and sound art on exhibit at the Prichard
Husband and wife couple featured in "Out of the Woods"

Two towering sets of paper cowboy pants, reaching from floor to ceiling, greet visitors walking through the doors of the Prichard Art Gallery.   The current exhibit, “Out of the Woods,” features monochromatic folded paper sculptures, Letraset stamps of all […]

OPINION: Wash your hands
Debunking some COVID-19 myths and re-emphasizing the importance of cleaning

COVID-19 has been a learning experience for the entire world, especially when it comes to cleanliness and the steps we should have taken even before the pandemic.  I have always been a fan of […]

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Anti-mask mandate protest scheduled in Lewiston today
At least seven other Idaho cities now require masks

A protest against mandatory face coverings will take place at 6 p.m. today at the Lewiston City Library.   The demonstration is in response to City Manager Alan Nygaard’s planned recommendation to strongly advise the use of face coverings […]

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$3,500 grant to Latah County Historical Society
Money will go towards supporting payroll and keeping employees on board

The Latah County Historical Society (LCHS) was awarded $3,500 of CARES Act funding by the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC). The money from the grant originated from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Dulce Kersting-Lark, the director of LCHS, said […]

COVID-19 cases have leveled in Nez Perce County
After a noticeable spike earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, Nez Perce case counts appear to have leveled out

Despite rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Idaho, Nez Perce County has been relatively quiet since the initial outbreak, which resulted in a steep climb in local confirmed cases.  Until recently, Nez Perce County was […]