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Man charged after driving through school gates
A driver allegedly crashed through two closed crossing gates at Washington Elementary in Sandpoint, prompting new …
Idaho bill aimed at abortion funding heads to Senate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A bill in Idaho that would ban any public money from going to organizations that provide abortions headed to the Senate on Tuesday.
Spokane adopts law to quiet anti-abortion protests
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Spokane City Council has adopted a new law that seeks in part to dampen the loud protests outside of the Planned Parenthood Spokane Health Center.
Boise man charged with seeking murder of child, her parents
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A Boise man is being held on a $5 million bond after prosecutors said he molested a 7-year-old girl and then asked someone to have the child and her parents kidnapped and murdered.
Washington State hires law firm to probe provost controversy
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State University has hired a law firm to review the brief tenure of a former provost and executive vice president, including claims she was a target of sexist criticism.
Bill to allow sports gambling in Washington moves to Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A bill to allow sports gambling in Washington state, but only at Indian casinos, has been approved by a state Senate committee despite concerns about a controversial emergency clause attached …
Idaho St. 78, Weber St. 70
Halftime_Idaho St. 46-37. 3-Point Goals_Idaho St. 5-13 (Smellie 2-4, Edelmayer 1-2, Stutzman 1-2, Cool 1-3, Rushin 0-2), Weber St. 7-21 (Harding 3-6, Davis 2-4, Cunningham 1-2, John 1-5, Barnes 0-1, Morris 0-1, Koz…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Porter scores 21 to lead Idaho St. past Weber St. 78-70
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Malik Porter had 21 points as Idaho State ended its 12-game losing streak, defeating Weber State 78-70 on Monday night.
Idaho grads average 22.3 on ACT
COEUR d’ALENE — The ACT released scores on 2018 high school graduates today. According to the ACT report, the 36 percent of Idaho high school graduates that took the ACT this year scored an average 22.3 on the test…
Candidate defends stance that she's the 'real Idahoan' in race
COEUR d’ALENE — During a Press interview Thursday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan doubled down on her Sept. 21 comments with 670 KBOI radio…
'Stand your ground' bill headed for House; Senate approved it last week
A bill to add “stand your ground” principles to law is headed to the House floor.
Northern Idaho lawmaker stripped of committee assignments
BOISE, Idaho (AP) Idaho Rep. Heather Scott has been stripped of her legislative committee assignments after commenting to another female lawmaker that women on…
Legislators hang up cellphone proposal
Law enforcement agencies and insurance companies believe electronic distractions increase vehicle crashes in Idaho, but they are finding it difficult to prove.
ITD seeks outreach coordinators
BOISE — Connecting and educating Idaho’s employers and employees regarding available ridesharing and public transportation commute options is the goal of Idaho’s Workforce Transportation Initiative.
Abortion ultrasound legislation advances
BOISE — Abortion opponents in Idaho's Statehouse went on the offensive Wednesday, advancing legislation requiring women be told where they can get free ultrasounds before undergoing abortions.