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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 …
Officials release name of man shot by police
BOISE (AP) - Officials have released the name of a 38-year-old Meridian man who was shot to death after police say he approached them with a large knife.
Man falls from ski lift, dies
KETCHUM (AP) - A part-time Sun Valley resident has died after falling off a chairlift at the Sun Valley ski resort.
Officials try to stem tide of fraternity falls
MOSCOW (AP) - University officials are looking for solutions in response to a series of falls from campus buildings in Idaho and Washington, mostly at fraternities and involving alcohol.
The price of pools
IDAHO FALLS (AP) - Nearly 40 Idaho cities are facing double-digit increases in health insurance premiums because a pool insurance program they joined earlier this year was hit with some unexpected early claims.
Controversial convention
COEUR d'ALENE (AP) - Ken Cook has been raising havoc with American farm policy for more than a decade.
Skiers, snowmobilers go to court in powder struggle
BOISE - Early-season snow just dusts the peaks above Idaho's capital, but a courtroom battle down in the valley could have a big impact on who gets to ride where on the accumulating white powder.
Despite defeat, Luna plans to push merit pay in 2013
BOISE - Public schools chief Tom Luna suggested Monday he'll ask the 2013 Idaho Legislature to adopt another pay-for-performance program for teachers, arguing that voters' rejection of merit bonuses isn't a sign th…
Bedke officially aiming for House speaker job
BOISE (AP) - What's long been an open secret is now official: House Assistant Majority Leader Scott Bedke aims to depose House Speaker Lawerence Denney.
AG: Teachers still get bonuses
BOISE (AP) - Idaho teachers will still get about $38 million in merit-pay bonuses this year, despite voters' rejection of public schools chief Tom Luna's education overhaul.
Idaho's attempt to avoid the fiscal cliff
BOISE (AP) - U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson could play key roles in crafting legislation concerning the nation's deficit and debt as the so-called fiscal cliff approaches.
Crapo, Simpson eye possible budget deal
BOISE (AP) - U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson could play key roles in crafting legislation concerning the nation's deficit and debt as the so-called fiscal cliff approaches.
Idaho suicide hotline returns after five-year absence
BOISE - Five years ago, Idaho became the only state without a certified, statewide suicide prevention hotline.
Preserving outdoor rights
BOISE - Voters heading to the polls on Tuesday will have an opportunity to amend the Idaho Constitution to preserve in perpetuity the right to hunt, fish and trap in the state.
Idaho man pleads not guilty to rape charge; incident started at UI frat house
MOSCOW (AP) - A 20-year-old southern Idaho man has pleaded not guilty to a felony rape charge in connection with an assault at the University of Idaho.
Where is the money coming from?
BOISE - The idea seemed simple: Create a nonprofit, collect cash and send more than $200,000 for TV ads promoting an education overhaul by schools chief Tom Luna.