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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 …
Gay rights activists arrested
BOISE (AP) - Gay rights activists were arrested Thursday and jailed after refusing to voluntarily lift an hours-long Senate blockade aimed at pressuring lawmakers into backing anti-discrimination protections.
Idaho dairy anti-spying bill passes committee
BOISE (AP) - Lawmakers voted Thursday to send to full House debate a bill that would block activists from secretly filming agricultural operations in hopes of capturing abuse on camera.
Bill would help Hidden Lake float home owners connect to sewer system
BOISE - Sen. Bob Nonini on Wednesday promoted legislation that would enable the owners of 23 historic float homes on Hidden Lake to get low-interest state financing to connect their properties to the park's sewer s…
Senate pulls trigger on gun bill
A bill allowing concealed weapons on Idaho's college campuses passed the Senate 25-10 Tuesday, as Second Amendment advocates overcame opponents who criticized …
Melba school leader joins state superintendent race
Melba Superintendent Andy Grover announced Tuesday he will run for state superintendent of public instruction.
Teacher merit pay plan gains traction
The House Education Committee took a first step Monday toward transitioning to a career ladder form of teacher pay by approving $15.9 million in leadership awards.
Not giving up
Recent storms ease some water shortage fears
Father, son hurt in collision
Let's make a movie
That's a lot of lawyers
Supreme spat
Gay-marriage foes scrambling after court setbacks
The people speak
BOISE - State budget writers on Friday listened to what 44 Idaho citizens had to say on budget matters.
Idaho Republican resurrects religious school tax credit bill
BOISE (AP) - A Republican resurrected last year's failed measure seeking to grant tax credits to people who donate to scholarships meant to defray tuition at private or religious schools.