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Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather pace
Any talks between the U.S. and Iran would face monumental challenges. Many of Washington’s shifting list of objectives — particularly over Iran’s ballistic mis…
The Latest: Airport wait times remain high as Congress considers a partial DHS funding deal
A National Transportation Safety Board specialist who was trying to get to New York’s LaGuardia Airport to help investigate a deadly collision between an Air C…
Merit-based health care bill raises concerns about patient outcomes
Sen. Melissa Wintrow, D-Boise, questioned what problems the legislation was seeking to address in the first place. Rather than pointing to any present practices taking place in Idaho health systems, Toews said the …
Request will be on May 19 ballot
A request for a $3 million-per-year, five-year plant facilities levy will be on the May 19 ballot for voters in the Lakeland Joint School District. If appro…
Foundation marks $200M in grantmaking
The Idaho Community Foundation awarded more than $16 million in grants scholarships and charitable distributions in 2025 and surpassed more than $200 million i…
Toews tries again to ease housing costs
The Senate now sends to the House bills designed to override local rules restricting duplexes and accessory-dwelling units in Idaho cities — a move Toews hopes…
Silver Mountain responds to avalanche criticism
Farnham said Silver Mountain did not initially acknowledge the scope of avalanche activity publicly and expressed concern about transparency, particularly give…
Shoshone election field takes shape
Perhaps the most publicized race is for Shoshone County sheriff. Republicans Chris Rice, John Richter and Shawn Wehr are vying for the recently vacant position.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Venezuelan pair arrested in Shoshone County
JFAC approves reductions to Secretary of State Office
Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, made a request to have McGrane speak to the impact of this reduction before the committee, but was denied by Tanner, who said added testimony could not be provided during a budget-settin…
Bathroom bill advances
Sen. Ben Toews, R-Coeur d’Alene, who sponsored the bill, said the legislation was a matter of protecting Idahoans’ safety. “Private spaces such as restrooms, changing areas and showers are sex-separated for a reaso…
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ICE officers go to TSA checkpoints at Trump's direction, while long wait times at airports persist
Federal law enforcement officers are a routine presence at international airports. Customs and Border Protection officers screen arriving passengers, and Homel…
Here's what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii's floods becomes clearer
On Oahu's North Shore, famed for big wave surfing, the waters rose quickly after midnight Friday as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours fro…