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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Supreme Court sets hearing date on Idaho’s transgender athletics ban
The state of Idaho appealed, and the Supreme Court agreed in July to hear Idaho’s case. A hearing date hadn’t been set until last week. But some legal maneuvering continues to surround the case.
Idaho U.S. Sens. Risch, Crapo join request for more guest visas to support seasonal workforce
Idaho U.S. Sens. Risch, Crapo join request for more guest visas to support seasonal workforce
U.S. Supreme Court set to hear Idaho transgender athlete case
This January, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the Idaho case to decide whether transgender women and girls should be able to participate in sports that align with their gender identity.
Idaho legislators briefed on Mountain Home Air Force Base Qatari training agreement
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s October announcement caught state officials and U.S. senators by surprise
Idaho’s projected state budget deficit increases to $58.3 million
Idaho Constitution prohibits Idaho from running a budget deficit
Idaho SNAP recipients should soon get full food assistance benefits
Idaho health officials expect to receive full SNAP food assistance funding by Friday, and recipients should receive their benefits within 48 hours after that.
Federal judge quashes Satanic Temple’s lawsuit against Idaho abortion laws
The Satanic Temple is an association that says it “venerates, but does not worship, the allegorical Satan described in the epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’ — the defender of personal sovereignty against the dictates of re…
State of Idaho seeks to become ‘preferred destination’ for nuclear energy investment
Idaho asks nuclear companies for input on incentives, workforce needs and permitting requirements
Community, grants support opening of new libraries in small Idaho towns
Kendrick, Inkom and Fernwood have new libraries through private donations, public grants and a new levy
Trump pardons Idaho man charged in national park trail running case
The Idaho man celebrated his pardon on social media but reiterated a claim the Pacific Legal Foundation also stated: that the criminal charge never should have happened.
Idaho’s projected state budget deficit increases to $58.3 million
Idaho Constitution prohibits Idaho from running a budget deficit
Idaho seeking $1 billion in federal funds for rural health care from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Idaho officials plan to set aside 3.5% of total funds awarded for the state’s tribal nations, the report said
Four bears euthanized in Idaho's Teton County, says IDFG
Idaho Fish and Game announced on Thursday that four food-conditioned black bears had to be euthanized in Idaho's Teton County
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms
Solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states Thursday night.
Idaho budget writers prepare to enter new era of trimming state budgets
Budget committee legislators, legislative staff vow to avoid budget deficit as state revenue lags projections