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Updated 1 week, 3 days ago
Boise Democrat tops list of Idaho legislative candidates who have raised the most for 2026 campaign

Berch also raised the most money heading into this year’s primary elections, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported.

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Nampa has new rules for e-bikes, citing ongoing incidents, public safety

All e-bikes must follow speed limits on city streets and use bike lanes whenever they are available. Nampa police bike patrols are exempt from the requirement. Police are allowed to impound bikes in certain circums…

Updated 1 month ago
Scott Green to step down as University of Idaho president

Green’s departure marks a transition at the state’s land-grant university, and sets the stage for another top-tier job search. The State Board of Education — w…

Updated 1 month ago
After budget cuts, Idaho plans to maintain low government spending, state official says

“That really quickly takes up most of the increase in our revenue,” she said. “So, our focus this year is going to be on keeping those budgets at where we set them last year.”

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Judge lacked power to overturn military conviction of ex-soldier from Idaho, appeals court rules

Bergdahl had sued in 2021, arguing that the punishment violated his Fifth Amendment due-process rights. Walton ruled that military judge Jeffrey Nance created …

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Simpson hopes to increase resources for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis

tragic situation result of decades of public safety, justice deficiencies