Lawsuit contends probation fees more than allowed

Federal agency investigates Tamarack suitor

BOISE - The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating complaints over how the would-be buyer of Tamarack Resort oversaw retirement plans for investors who say they don't know where their money is.

EPA sues Jerome Cheese Co. under Clean Water Act

BOISE (AP) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is suing Jerome Cheese Company for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act.

Mule deer attacks southern Idaho woman

WHITNEY, Idaho (AP) — A southeastern Idaho woman was attacked by a mule deer buck while taking a walk near her house and both she and her rescuer suffered puncture wounds, scratches and bruises.

Judge overturns plans for Craters of the Moon land

TWIN FALLS (AP) - A judge overturned a federal resource management plan for the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho, in a ruling earlier this week.

Teachers union loses lawsuit

BOISE - An Idaho state court on Friday upheld the portion of public schools chief Tom Luna's education reforms that weaken teacher negotiating power, ruling against a legal challenge from the Idaho Education Associ…

Online education comments sought

BOISE - A plan to make Idaho the first state to require students to take at least two credits online will officially go before the public for comment next week.

Mummified limb found by Idaho museum will go to Utah

IDAHO FALLS (AP) - The Idaho Falls Police Department has closed its investigation into a mummified hand found in a museum storeroom and officials said the remains will likely be turned over to Native American tribe…

Marijuana group to hold meeting

COEUR d'ALENE - An advocacy group for medicinal marijuana is holding a meeting of its own.

Activists say they set fire at fur seller

BOISE - Animal rights activists said they pumped fuel into an Idaho fur and fireworks retailer before setting the place ablaze early Monday, and federal agents said they were taking the claim seriously.

GOP names one new Idaho redistricting commissioner

BOISE (AP) - Republicans named one of their new redistricting commission members, but held off on adding their final two members as the deadline approaches for the panel to begin meetings this week.

Officials consider expanding airport

KETCHUM (AP) - Officials in central Idaho are considering expanding Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey to meet federal standards after soaring expenses to more than $300 million made a plan to move the airport sou…

Former Rexburg newspaper publisher dies

BOISE (AP) - John C. Porter, a former Rexburg newspaper publisher and mayor, has died at 99.

Idaho's disbanded redistricting panel reaches deal three weeks past deadline

BOISE (AP) - A panel that was charged with redrawing Idaho's political maps has finally reached an agreement - but it came about three weeks past their deadline.

Luna to join Obama for speech

BOISE - State public schools chief Tom Luna is expected to join President Barack Obama today in Washington as the White House gives states guidance about how they can get around provisions in the 9-year-old No Chil…