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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 records first two deaths of flu season
BOISE (AP) - Idaho officials say the first two flu deaths for this flu season have been recorded in the state.
Police: Dismembered skeletal human remains found
MERIDIAN (AP) - Dismembered skeletal human remains were found in a cabin and the property surrounding it in Boise County.
Idaho officials eye habitat for threatened cuckoo
KETCHUM (AP) - Part of 1,100 acres federal officials have proposed as critical habitat for the Western yellow-billed cuckoo is already protected by easements, a central Idaho official says.
Woman injured when train hits semitrailer
Zoo seeks name for new grizzly bear
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City plans rules for police use of armored vehicle
Students showing improvement on testing
Idaho high school students showed improvement on Advanced Placement tests, but lag well behind national benchmarks on the SAT college placement exam.
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Candidates spar in Idaho secretary of state debate
Idaho brings nuclear test reactor back to life
Rains damage Idaho barley fields
Officials approve Tamarack lease
BOISE (AP) - State officials approved a lease for Tamarack Resort's ski area in about as long as it takes an expert skier to go from the top of the mountain to the bottom.
Boise Airport gets grant
BOISE (AP) - The Boise Airport has been selected to receive a $700,000 grant to pursue nonstop flight service from Boise to Atlanta with Delta Air Lines.
Middleton starts police force
MIDDLETON (AP) - The southwest Idaho city of Middleton has taken the first step toward creating its own police department by appointing a part-time police chief.