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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 …
Lawmaker asked to rein in travel expenses
BOISE (AP) - An eastern Idaho lawmaker who spent more than $15,000 on travel at taxpayer expense last year has been asked to rein in future requests.
Mom petitions for inattentive driving bill
BOISE (AP) - A grieving Idaho Falls mother is hoping a new bill will prevent tragedy for other families after her 11-year-old daughter was killed when a driver with uncontrolled diabetes crossed the center line and…
Skier partially buried by Idaho avalanche
KETCHUM (AP) - A skier was injured after being partially buried by an avalanche near Sun Valley Resort in south-central Idaho.
Young guns
BOISE - The House Resources and Conservation Committee approved a bill Thursday that would allow 10-year-olds in Idaho to hunt big game if it becomes law.
Malek polishing scrap metal law
Committee approves plan to raise Idaho speed limits
A new amendment?
Learn about your housing rights
Idahoans have a new resource to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under the federal Fair Housing Act. Four animated videos commissioned by Idaho Housing and Finance Association are available to…
Sims seeks legislative study of urban renewal law
Lodging tax revenue increasing rapidly
Idaho lawmakers aim to eliminate CAT fund
Today is 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Day
Gov. Butch Otter has proclaimed today to be 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Day, recognizing the vital work of Idaho's toll-free information and referral program. The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine offers Idahoans resources and guidanc…
Reform efforts shaped Luna's seven years
Hours before Tom Luna made his surprise announcement on Jan. 27 that he would not seek re-election, Gov. Butch Otter placed a pre-dawn phone call asking the schools chief to hold off.
Rural broadband bill moves forward in House
BOISE - The House tax committee Friday gave introductory approval to a cable telecommunications industry-backed measure that would provide state income tax credits to individuals and small businesses to help build …
Idaho attorney general seeks prison investigation
BOISE - The Idaho attorney general's office is calling for a criminal investigation into Correction Corporation of America's understaffing of the Idaho Correctional Center after learning that a police investigation…