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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 …
Idaho Legislature adjourns
BOISE - The 2011 Idaho Legislature ended Thursday with lawmakers dumping a rebate extension for alternative energy developers and passing the governor's plan to spur new jobs.
Idaho fugitive shooting investigation continues
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) - A man who was shot and injured by an Idaho State Police officer during a traffic stop in February has been extradited to Montana, where authorities say he faces charges for walking away from a H…
Bill to close GOP primary advances
BOISE (AP) - Conservative Republicans are a step closer to their dream of closing their GOP primaries to all but registered party members.
Lawmakers advance bills to prevent ed reform delay
BOISE - Lawmakers appear to be taking seriously efforts to overturn Idaho's new education reform laws.
Idaho Briefs April 3, 2011
Test megaload scheduled to start moving Monday
Judge: Resort lawsuit can go on, but no RICO claim
BILLINGS, Mont. - A federal judge in Idaho ruled that Credit Suisse can be sued by property owners over loans the international banking giant made to luxury resorts that went broke. The judge also dismissed a racke…
'Slowdown showdown' battle continues
BOISE - As the spat that's becoming known around the Capitol as the "Slowdown Showdown" hit its second day, Democrats and Republicans again went after each other in a style that befits siblings in the family car's …
Moore tapped to lead Idaho Fish and Game
BOISE - Virgil Moore's career with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game started more than 30 years ago when, fresh out of college, he was sent to the southeas…
Schools budget cut by $47M
BOISE - Public schools will take a nearly $50 million hit in total funding next year and the state will chip in less funding per student under a budget set by lawmakers Monday.
Medicare rise could mean no COLA
WASHINGTON - Millions of retired and disabled people in the United States had better brace for another year with no increase in Social Security payments.
Idaho Power eyes solar energy
BOISE (AP) - In the heat of August - when Boise residents are cranking up their air conditioners and farmers are pumping water onto thirsty crops - the solar resource in southern Idaho is estimated to be as good as…
Zealous budget cutters stymied cigarette tax hike
BOISE - In recent days, Rep. Cameron Wheeler has fielded numerous phone calls from voters in his eastern Idaho district that took him a little off-guard.
Oil company delays test megaload
BOISE (AP) - An oil company's oversized test load originally scheduled to start moving Monday across U.S. Highway 12 in North Idaho and Montana has been delayed until April 4.
Former county attorney files $25 million claim
NAMPA (AP) - The former Canyon County Attorney has filed a $25 million tort claim against the county's top executives, accusing them of extortion and forcing his resignation amid a dispute over his handling of a co…
Feds de-fund meth cleanup program
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police and sheriff's departments in some states ravaged by methamphetamine may have to scale back efforts to bust manufacturers because fede…