July UIdaho Bound draws most foot traffic to campus since transition to remote learning in March
Traditional event for incoming UI students and families adjusted to prevent the spread of COVID-19

The University of Idaho welcomed incoming freshmen and their families to campus at Friday’s UIdaho Bound event in preparation for the fall term.    UIdaho Bound is UI’s in-person event for newly admitted students to register for classes, tour campus buildings, finalize housing and ask […]

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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 […]

When curtains close: COVID-19 and local theatre
UI Theatre Department and Regional Theatre of the Palouse planning to come back in person this fall

The Regional Theatre of the Palouse (RTOP) was rehearsing for its upcoming musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” when Washington Gov. Jay Inslee shut down the state due to COVID-19. The show was postponed and out-of-town talent cancelled their trips.  According to Michael Todd from RTOP, postponing […]

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 […]