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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Bryan Kohberger’s defense doubles down on moving Moscow murder trial to Boise
The defense for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of the University of Idaho student homicides, rejected arguments from prosecutors that Moscow remains an accept…
Idaho officials expect elevated wildfire danger to continue through September
The land board is expected to meet again in September and discuss pay levels for firefighters.
Raúl Labrador refiles lawsuit over Idaho ballot initiative to end closed primaries
The move comes just days after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected a similar petition for failing to file the complaint in a lower court and because it was too ea…
Idaho group files four initiative proposals to restore abortion access to state
Idahoans United for Women launched in mid-April with goal of qualifying ballot initiative for 2026 midterm election.
World's tiniest species of rabbit found in Idaho
Conservation organizations plan to sue the federal government for failing to decide whether tiny rabbits found in Idaho and neighboring states deserve endanger…
Deer found near Bonners Ferry tests positive for chronic wasting disease
This is the first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho.
Governor Little to visit Lapwai Aug. 15
The Governor’s schedule includes flying in a black hawk helicopter over the Gwen and Texas fires.
U.S., Canada officials to study impact of coal mining in North Idaho’s Kootenai River
The Kootenai River stems from British Columbia’s Elk Valley, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive northeast of Bonners Ferry.
Idaho fire agencies using AI to detect wildfires
The Idaho Department of Lands has six live cameras that are scanned by artificial intelligence to detect when a fire sparks.
So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels
To fight the invasive species, the state has ramped up water sampling and boat decontamination.
US Attorney General Garland talks fentanyl with Idaho police
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland was in Boise on Tuesday and met with the four police chiefs of the Treasure Valley, Ada and Canyon County sheriffs and tw…
Black bear mauls 3-year-old girl in tent at Montana campground
A black bear mauled and injured a 3-year-old girl in a tent at a private campground in Montana just north of Yellowstone National Park over the weekend, state …
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will …
Idaho Judge enters not guilty plea for escaped prisoner charged with killing a man while on the run
Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if Skylar Meade, 32, is convicted of the murder charge in connection with the shooting death of Jam…
Older pilots with unmatchable experience are key to the US aerial firefighting fleet
With unmatchable experience and savvy, it is not uncommon for aerial firefighters to keep working into their 60s and 70s. Some even fly after turning 80.