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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 …
Woman sentenced for torching home with kids inside
BOISE - A woman who set fire to her southeast Boise home with her three children inside has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
New teacher certification system moves closer to approval by state officials
Members of the State Board of Education granted preliminary approval Thursday to a new system of teacher certification that has drawn fire from some Idaho teachers.
Eastbound Interstate 84 reopens in Idaho
TWIN FALLS (AP) - Eastbound lanes on a section of the main travel route through south-central Idaho have reopened following a collision involving a tractor-trailer carrying hazardous materials.
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Business group blasts Democrat
BOISE - Idaho's Democratic gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff is the target of a recently launched website criticizing his political stances, but Balukoff says the site uses lies to undermine his campaign agains…
Superintendent of schools hopeful won't get endorsement
BOISE - A former GOP candidate for Idaho's superintendent of schools was not endorsing Republican nominee Sherri Ybarra despite previously being listed as a campaign committee member on her website.
Elks creating endowment for rehabilitation in Idaho
The Idaho State Elks Association announced a new focus for its state major project following the Elks board's approval of an agreement with St. Luke's Health System.
Woman dies in rollover in Canyon County
GOP candidate for superintendent defends campaign
No frivolous spending here
Idahoans spent $14,889 per capita on food, housing, fuel and health care in 2012, more than 43 percent of the state's per capita income, according to new expenditure estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economi…
Idaho ranks 12th in national health report
Greater earning potential isn't the only incentive for getting a college degree in Idaho. A longer, healthier life is another possible positive side effect.
Popular teacher's contract not renewed
MORELAND (AP) - A popular eastern Idaho teacher who fought successfully to hold onto her job last spring now appears to have lost it and is considering her options, her attorney said.
Idaho AG, St. Luke's Medical Center reach deal
BOISE (AP) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden agreed not to sue St. Luke's Health System for purchasing the assets of a Boise rehabilitation hospital as long as St. Luke's limits its contracts with some rehab…
Bat bites 6-year-old central Idaho girl
KETCHUM (AP) - Authorities in central Idaho are testing a bat for rabies after it bit a 6-year-old girl.