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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Kohberger defense: ‘Majority’ of death penalty cases overturned. What’s data say?
Judge Steven Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District in Ada County, has yet to rule on the defense’s request for a continuance. But have the majority of death sentences in the U.S. really been overturned on appea…
Elon Musk says Trump-backed tax bill ‘undermines’ DOGE cuts, confirms White House exit
U.S. House’s bill would add $2.3 trillion to federal deficit over 10 years, according to nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office
Rite Aid now plans to close 2 more Idaho stores. Here’s why — and where
Rite Aid plans to close two more Idaho stores as part of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings.
Idaho Department of Correction pauses all executions to build firing squad chamber
The state had the firing squad as a secondary method until the Legislature passed House Bill 37 this year. Under the new law, Idaho would be the only state in the nation to use the firing squad as its primary metho…
Multiple people on private plane that crashed into San Diego neighborhood are dead, authorities say
Authorities initially said no one was transported by emergency crews from the military housing. But after a morning news conference, San Diego police officer A…
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger ask for trial delay, citing in part publicity around the case
There was no immediate ruling on the request, which comes days after the judge overseeing the case, Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler, said he wanted to identify anyone who may have violated a gag order by leaki…
Idaho Power faces pushback over proposed solar energy compensation rate slash
Idaho Power wants to reduce the rate they pay homeowners for solar. Idaho’s Public Utilities Commission hosted a hearing Tuesday, where over 70 people opposed.
Amid dry, warm spring, Idaho may need to tap into water reservoirs
Southern Idaho’s water reservoirs are stocked up, signaling promise for this year’s irrigation prospects.
Idaho Republican Party names new executive director
The Idaho Republican Party on Tuesday named an eastern Idaho Republican official as the state party’s new executive director.
Idaho parental disability caregiver program to end, following federal approval
A program that lets Idaho parents and spouses serve as paid caregivers is set to end in two months.
Federal government cancels $49M in Idaho health department grants
Following a directive from President Donald Trump, the federal government terminated about $49.4 million in grants for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Census: Post Falls among top 100 fastest growing U.S. cities
Five cities in Idaho — mostly near Boise — are among the fastest 100 growing cities in the nation, new U.S. Census Bureau population estimates show.
Idaho judge wants an investigation of information leaks in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple-murder case
The judge overseeing Bryan Kohberger's upcoming quadruple-murder trial says he wants to identify anyone who may have violated a gag order by leaking informatio…
Kohberger defense must file evidence for other suspects in Idaho murder trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the November 2022 stabbing deaths of the four U of I students at a home near the Moscow campus. At the time, he was a Ph.D. student in the crimin…
New Idaho legislative committee aims to identify barriers – and solutions – to housing issues
The purpose of the committee is to undertake a study of state and local land use regulations and how they impact the housing supply. In addition to the study, the committee can make recommendations to the Idaho …