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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 …
Wolf hunt rules approved
BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has approved a new set of rules guiding public hunting and trapping of wolves in the state's forests and backcountry.
Idaho's next governor?
BOISE - Idaho schools chief Tom Luna was at dinner with his wife, Cindy, after his "Students Come First" education reforms cleared the 2011 Legislature, when a stranger stopped by his table.
Researchers from 2 universities to study wildfires
LEWISTON (AP) - Researchers at the University of Idaho and Washington State University plan to use a $1.2 million grant from NASA to study how extreme wildfires affect people and the environment, and how to make co…
Sagle company gets $750k for solar parking lot
SAGLE - A North Idaho company that aims to transform U.S. highways into a vast energy-producing network is getting $750,000 from the federal government for the next phase of its project: A solar parking lot capable…
Idaho GOP approves no-confidence motion for McGee
MOSCOW (AP) - Idaho Republicans have approved a motion giving Sen. John McGee a vote of no confidence following a drunken driving incident but postponed indefinitely a resolution calling for the Senate majority cau…
Idaho Briefs July 17, 2011
State plans demolition of prison worker homes
COTTONWOOD (AP) - The Idaho Department of Correction has sent eviction notices to occupants of a state-owned housing complex in Cottonwood that has served as home to prison staff and their families for decades but …
Judge blocks new Idaho anti-union law
BOISE - A federal judge has blocked a new state law that sought to strip labor unions of power, ruling the measure passed this year during a flurry of anti-uni…
State Briefs July 2, 2011
Officials eye employment for veterans
COEUR d'ALENE - Prodding businesses to put returning servicemen and women on the payroll. Training soldiers on rejoining the workforce while they're still in s…
Push to recall Idaho's schools chief falls short
BOISE - A group seeking to recall public schools chief Tom Luna over his new education laws failed to meet a Monday deadline to collect nearly 160,000 voter signatures.
Rightwing bloggers fear Chinese takeover of Idaho
BOISE (AP) - Idaho's attempt to spur economic development by encouraging Chinese investment has resulted in "nonsense" from conspiracy theorists who accuse state officials of trying to develop a "Little China in Id…
Idaho Briefs June 27, 2011
Captured soldier promoted
BOISE (AP) - An American soldier being held captive in the Afghan war has been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Judge rules against city
MERIDIAN (AP) - A state judge has ruled against the city of Meridian in a lawsuit filed against the contractor it hired to build its new $21 million city hall.