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Albertsons tells suppliers it is ‘not accepting cost increases’ from tariffs
In late March, just before President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs, Boise-based supermarket …
Federal judge says Idaho must let execution witnesses watch as lethal drugs are prepped and pushed
Idaho prison officials must allow media witnesses at executions to watch as lethal injection drugs are prepared and administered to a condemned person, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Cameras traced Bryan Kohberger, victims’ alleged route before Idaho homicides
But after further law enforcement review of surveillance cameras from more than 20 locations, prosecutors alleged the four victims were killed in a 13-minute span, between 4:07-4:20 a.m., according to recent court …
Idaho joined a drug price settlement. Find out if you qualify for compensation.
Idahoans should see if they’re eligible for compensation as part of a proposed settlement over an alleged conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices and limit competition, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said.
Idaho judge orders AG Labrador to be deposed in whistleblower lawsuit
In September 2023, Huang, who previously represented the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, sued Labrador’s office after she was fired, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported. She alleged the Idaho attorney…
Lori Vallow Daybell convicted in Arizona of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019
Prosecutors said Vallow Daybell had help from her brother, Alex Cox, in the July 2019 shooting death of Charles Vallow at her home in the Phoenix suburb of Cha…
Little orders flags to fly at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
"Thousands of Idaho Catholics and people of all faiths are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a true servant of God. Teresa and I join many, many others in honoring his life and legacy of service to Christ and o…
Montana health officials confirm five cases of measles
Amid national outbreak, it’s the first instance of the highly infectious disease documented in the state since 1990
Judge to allow 'bushy eyebrows' testimony in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial
A judge says a former roommate of four University of Idaho students who were killed in 2022 can testify about seeing an intruder with “bushy eyebrows” around t…
Idaho police release body camera video of nonverbal and autistic teen's fatal shooting
Victor Perez was autistic and nonverbal and had cerebral palsy, though there is no indication the responding officers were aware of that. The 17-year old was r…
At least seven bills introduced during 2025 legislative session tackle immigration in Idaho
In February 2024, Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, introduced a bill to prevent unauthorized immigrants from accessing publicly-funded assistance — requiri…
Lawyers file wrongful death notice against Idaho city for family of boy shot by police
A California law firm notified the city of Pocatello, Idaho, on Wednesday of its intention to file a federal wrongful death lawsuit on the behalf of the family…
Idaho AG asks Boise mayor to take down flags in violation of new law
Idaho’s chief lawyer has asked the city of Boise to comply with a new law that limits what flags may be flown by government buildings, and warned that the state may try to withhold sales tax revenues if the city re…
House Bill 109 directs Idaho to submit waiver to federal USDA for approval as part of RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement
Idaho will try to ban a food assistance program from covering candy and soda.
Progressives head to red states seeking to drive enthusiasm in Trump strongholds
Stephanie and Ryan Burnett were perplexed. The crowd was enormous. The line snaked endlessly between buildings. Were they in the right place?