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States, including Idaho, sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
Idaho lawmakers seek options for calling special sessions
Idaho lawmakers concerned that Republican Gov. Brad Little has too much power following his emergency declaration because of the coronavirus pandemic want a way to reconvene after the regular legislative session ha…
Federal agents asked to leave as Portland protests continue
The federal government is coming under scrutiny for the activities of agents trying to clamp down on protests in Oregon’s largest city
Washington tribes get nearly $6 million for COVID relief
Nearly $6 million in federal grants have been approved for five Washington tribes to pay for programs to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus and give financial help to tribal members for rent and utility bil…
Another day of 500-plus new cases in Idaho
BOISE — Idaho reported slightly fewer new coronavirus infections on Sunday than it has in recent days, though the number of new cases jumped in places like Canyon and Kootenai counties.
2 more COVID deaths tied to Montana care facility outbreak
Two more deaths have been tied to an outbreak of COVID-19 at a Montana care facility
FROM THE AP: Fires set, fences moved: Police call Portland protest a riot
Protesters broke into a building, set it on fire and started dumpster fires late Saturday night in Oregon’s largest city, police said, as demonstrations that h…
Panhandle declines mask mandate, tables vote
A motion by the Panhandle Health District board of health to mandate masks failed to come to a vote, as no other member would second the motion to require resi…
Oregon reports 307 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
The Oregon Health Authority reported 307 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the state Friday, as officials continue to urge residents to stay apart to slow community spread of the disease
Unemployment falls in Montana but infections keep rising
Montana’s unemployment rate dropped in June as many businesses reopened
COVID-19 outbreak linked to 2 tournaments at Meridian golf course
MERIDIAN — Twenty-two people tested positive for COVID-19 after golf tournaments on consecutive weekends in late June at The Club at SpurWing, a private club in Meridian.
Idaho adds 25,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate drops
Nearly 25,000 people returned to work in June as Idaho's unemployment rate dropped to 5.6%
Former Spokane coach who raped teens sentenced to 22 years in prison
A former Spokane assistant football coach who raped two teenage girls in 2018 has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison
UI details COVID-related changes for fall term
The University of Idaho plans to offer in-person classes this fall, but will switch back to a remote delivery of education after Thanksgiving.
Bonner County sues state over coronavirus rescue money
A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in coronavirus rescue money
Idaho appeals ballot initiative ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold a court order forcing the state to count online signatures for an initiative backers hope to get on the November ballot