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States, including Idaho, sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
Fish and Game stocks 30,000 catfish across the state, many in eastern Idaho
Lots of cats — as in catfish — are being dumped into Idaho lakes and ponds this month to give anglers some action on those warm days when trout go into hiding.
Washington to kill member of 2nd wolf pack for predations
The state of Washington has authorized the killing of an endangered wolf in a second pack because of repeated predations on cattle
Another virus death tied to Montana care facility outbreak
Montana is confirming 97 more cases of COVID-19 and another death related to an outbreak at a memory care facility in Billings
Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise
Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the pandemic for at least another two weeks
Oregon expands virus mask order to children, lowers venue size
Anyone 5 years or older will now be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces and outside where physical distancing is difficult, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday
Idaho court rules people have right to a jury trial for evictions
An Ada County judge ruled on July 20 that Idaho tenants have a right to a jury trial in eviction proceedings, a reversal of law that has been on the Idaho books since 1996.
Supreme Court asked to allow online initiative signatures
A group that wants Idaho to count online signatures during the coronavirus pandemic for an education funding initiative for the November ballot says the U.S. Supreme Court should reject Gov. Brad Little’s request t…
Montana reports 2 more deaths, 104 new cases of COVID-19
Montana health officials reported two more deaths related to COVID-19 and confirmed another 104 cases
State on virus: 'Washington’s numbers aren’t looking great'
Health officials are reporting 838 additional COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths in Washington
Health advisory issued for Fernan Lake
Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have issued a health advisory for Fernan Lake after water quality monitoring confir…
Idaho Land Board eyes building a prison as an investment
The Idaho Land Board is considering building a prison as a possible investment with $130 million it has accumulated through the sale of commercial and residential properties
Oregon residents hoping to join Idaho need signatures, judge says
A federal judge has denied a petition to bypass state-required signatures to qualify as a ballot measure its proposal for 17 counties to divorce from Oregon and become part of Idaho
Environmental group sues feds over grizzly bear decision
An environmental group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to release public records on the termination of a program to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades in Washington state
13th person dies at Montana memory facility with outbreak
The Yellowstone County health department is reporting that a 13th person has died because of a COVID-19 outbreak at a memory care facility in Billings
Idaho suspect in shootout, pursuit ID'd as Ammon Bundy ally
The Idaho State Police has identified a man injured during a police pursuit and shootout in northern Idaho on Saturday