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State News

What's happening in Idaho? For information and details regarding Idaho news, see our articles below.

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Moose on the move, migrating to Nevada from Idaho, Utah

Idaho’s moose population is pushing 12,000, and Utah has about 3,000

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Idaho governor signs massive tax cut, education bill

The bill contains the tax rebate and a long sought after flat tax liked by Republicans

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
High fire danger across Montana as heat sets in for weekend

The start of September will bring heat at near record levels and it will linger through Labor Day weekend

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years' prison for rape

Aaron von Ehlinger must serve at least eight years before he will be eligible for parole

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years' prison for rape

Aaron von Ehlinger must serve at least eight years before he will be eligible for parole

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Idaho tax, education bill has support, but cracks possible

A majority of Republican and Democratic lawmakers have signed on as co-sponsors

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
US seeks to invalidate Idaho water rights forfeiture laws

At the heart of the case is a 2007 Idaho Supreme Court ruling involving a livestock company’s claim to water rights on federal rangeland to provide water for l…

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Idaho special session aims for tax cut, education spending

The Republican governor also proposed an ongoing tax cut of more than $150 million annually

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Judge: Idaho abortion ban seems to conflict with federal law

States across the U.S. are watching the case closely and picking sides

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
US protections for Idaho salmon, steelhead are here to stay

The protections include limits on fishing

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
University of Idaho envisions largest research dairy in US

The dairy and farm could be fully operating by 2026.

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Mom accused of killing kids in Idaho seeks change in charges

Prosecuting attorney Rob Wood told the court that the conspiracy charges aren't confusing at all

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Idaho governor eyes special session to deal with inflation

Special sessions bringing in the state's 105 part-time lawmakers and needed support staff cost thousands of dollars a day

Updated 4 years, 2 months ago
Idaho Supreme Court won't block strict abortion bans

In a split ruling, the majority of justices on the Idaho Supreme Court said the laws could take effect but sped up the timeline for the lawsuits to be decided

Updated 4 years, 2 months ago
Conservative push to alter Constitution focuses on primaries

A group it formed in Idaho reported spending more than $100,000 before the state's May 17 primary