Idaho GOP leaders announce new DOGE task force

Republican Idaho legislative leaders announced Thursday they formed the Idaho Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE Task Force.

POLITICS: Are You a CONSERVATIVE or a RINO? Who Decides?

POLITICS: Are You a CONSERVATIVE or a RINO? Who Decides?

Robert 'Bob' L. Durbin, 69

Robert (Bob) L. Durbin, 69, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Rathdrum, Idaho. He was born July 2, 1955, in Cottage Grove, Ore., to Chet and Aline Durbin.

IDAHO: Veto on ‘medical freedom’ bill

Governor Brad Little has vetoed the bill banning Idaho business and schools from requiring a variety of vaccination and public health measures.

SENATORS: They care for Idaho

SENATORS: They care for Idaho

Legals for April, 9 2025

Legals for April, 11 2025

Legals for April, 10 2025

Idaho governor approves increase in state public defense budget

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill on Friday approving a budget increase for the state’s new Office of the State Public Defender.

North Idaho College autobody students shine at state competition

Nine North Idaho College students showcased their skills at the SkillsUSA Autobody and Collision Repair competition April 8 and 9 at the College of Western Idaho’s Micron Building in Nampa.

Legals for April, 8 2025

Free spay/neuter event to be hosted by Furry Farm Rescue

Furry Farm Rescue is bringing back "FFR’s Big Fix" to North Idaho on April 19, offering free spay/neuter services for 30 dogs, thanks to funding from the Idaho Pet Lover’s Fund.

Walter 'Walt' Siring, 83

Walter “Walt” Douglas Siring, age 83, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Orchard Ridge Retirement Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with his wife at his side. Walter was born in Baker, Montana, on October 28, 1941, to Walter Douglas and Beatrice Parent Siring.

New Idaho law slashes DEI at universities. What it means for students

When Mario Pile arrived at the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus in early 2022, the school’s Black students were struggling. The few Black undergraduates on campus were dropping out at high rates, unable to cope with frequent racist harassment, he said.

Solid snowpack raises water supply outlook

April could still bring some cooler weather that slows down the snowpack melt rate, but right now, it looks like winter has ended and spring has officially arrived in Idaho," the report said.

DON’T BE A LITTER BUG: Spring cleaning for Idaho’s public land

Please leave Idaho's public spaces better than you found them

Aluminum cans, glass bottles, glass shards, a section of carpet, fishing line, Styrofoam worm containers, multiple cardboard boxes, and plastic bags were collected from the area and disposed of, by the officer, in a nearby dumpster provided to park users. Litter isn’t just an eyesore; it can be hazardous to our wildlife.

Helen Goebel, 83

Helen Goebel, age 83, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Schneidmiller Hospice House of North Idaho. Helen was born on December 12, 1941, in Butte, Montana.

EDITORIAL: Where the red tape grows

In a state that has long prided itself on limited government intervention and reducing bureaucratic red tape, Senate Bill 1403, passed in 2024, stands as a puzzling contradiction to Idaho's traditional values.

Family Promise of North Idaho hosts national CEO

Family Promise of North Idaho recently received a visit from the organization’s national CEO, Cheryl Schuch, to work on community-building and build up local infrastructure. The group operates locally out of the bottom floor of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to assist families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence.

IDFG: Agree with Jeff Abrams

Jeff I agree. 1) Most of Idaho’s non game species are important. 2) Idaho’s wildlife belongs to all of us.