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State News
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Idaho Attorney General Labrador goes to Mar-a-Lago for President-elect Donald Trump
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador attended a victory gala for President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Thursd…
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.
Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra announces 2024-2025 season
The theme for the season is “Celebrating Community” and works to encapsulate the symphony’s commitment to bringing together a vibrant community.
15 states, including Idaho, sue to block Biden's effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage
Fifteen states have sued the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll …
Montana sheriff says 28-year-old cold case slaying solved
The man law enforcement officials say is responsible for the long-unsolved death of 15-year-old Danielle Houchins at a popular fishing access site a few miles south of Belgrade nearly 28 years ago has been identifi…
Idaho prisoner charged with murder, and facing death penalty, uses standing silent plea
Skylar Meade, the prisoner charged with murder in the death of a North Idaho man, stood silent as 2nd District Judge Michelle Evans asked him how he pleads.
Attorney for murder suspect Bryan Kohberger to lead defense in second Idaho capital case
The lead attorney for Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, now will simultaneously lead the defens…
IKEA is coming to Idaho? Here’s what the Swedish furniture giant has planned, and where
The Swedish furniture giant is dipping its toes into the Gem State not with a retail store, but with a service center that it says will bring more affordable d…