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Idaho voters can help pick the state’s official gun in 2026 general election
Idaho lawmakers intervene in lawsuit against abortion ban
The bill passed the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities
NRA endorses Wasden for AG
The National Rifle Association (NRA-Political Victory Fund), America's foremost defender of the Constitution and Second Amendment rights, endorses Idaho Attorn…
Widmyer joins Team Amador
Three-term Republican Idaho State Representative Paul Amador announced today that former Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer has been appointed as Campaign Chair…
Rare overhaul of powerful US nuclear test reactor completed
Experiments at the reactor help the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered war fleet stay at sea longer
Kempthorne endorses Bedke for Idaho lieutenant governor
Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, who led the charge on many accomplishments in Idaho, announced his endorsement of Speaker Scott Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.
Idaho governor declines debates ahead of Republican primary
First time in more than three decades that a sitting governor seeking reelection has declined to participate
Lawsuit over Idaho transgender athlete ban likely to proceed
A federal judge temporarily stopped the law from taking effect while the lawsuit is decided
Professional Firefighters of Idaho endorse Bedke
The Professional Firefighters of Idaho (PFFI) have announced a full endorsement of Scott Bedke’s campaign to become the next conservative Lieutenant Governor o…
Catholic church can't intervene in Idaho abortion lawsuit
Planned Parenthood of Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana and Kentucky sued over the law
Catholic church asks to intervene in Idaho abortion lawsuit
The bishop of the diocese, Bishop Peter Christensen, wrote in a legal filing that the church helped get the abortion ban through the Legislature
WA ferry system experiencing unprecedented staff shortage
Delays and cancellations have been typical during the pandemic
Idaho Power faces $1 million fine after reporting violations
Idaho Power had permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the facilities for decades
Idaho Republican Legislators endorse Critchfield as state superintendent
Idaho’s current and former Republican leaders from both the Senate and House of Representatives, representing communities from across Idaho, have endorsed Debb…
Antigovernment activist Bundy sentenced to 10 days in jail
Bundy argued his work for his own campaign as governor counted toward the 40 hours of community service
Governor highlights $50M investment in behavioral health
The $50 million is spread over a handful of appropriations bills and passed with large margins