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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 inmates, prison officials face off in lengthy lawsuit
BOISE - Inmates at an Idaho prison are asking a federal judge to sanction the state because they believe prison officials deliberately misled a court-appointed examiner on prison health care by tampering with medic…
Trooper euthanizes 200-pound black bear struck by car
MCCAMMON (AP) - A state trooper euthanized a 200-pound female black bear that suffered severe injuries when it was struck by a car driven by a 16-year-old girl in southeast Idaho.
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Federal judge halts Idaho logging project amid road dispute
Malek offers different brand in North Idaho
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and State Rep. Luke Malek of Coeur d'Alene come from far different ends of the political spectrum - with McConnell being one of the most powerful figures in Congre…
Lottery reports drop in dividend
Officials find missing man's body at Blackfoot Reservoir
Sexual abuse suspect declared unfit for trial
DEQ considers new water quality standards
State may face broadband lawsuit
BOISE (AP) - State officials have not responded to demands for millions of dollars in back payments from contractors hired under the recently dissolved statewide broadband system, meaning the contractors have clear…
Idaho man shoots himself after domestic dispute
NAMPA (AP) - Southwestern Idaho law enforcement officers say a 41-year-old man shot himself after refusing to leave his home in Nampa.
AG updates open government manual
BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Attorney General's office has released new manuals on Idaho's public records and open meetings laws to reflect changes made during the legislative session earlier this year.
Idaho Power submits 20-year plan
BOISE - Idaho Power officials have put forward the company's plan to keep air conditioners humming and computer screens from going dark in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon over the next two decades as energy deman…
Idaho state parks draw crowds despite cutbacks
Removing the language will be an uphill battle