Idaho judge orders AG Labrador to be deposed in whistleblower lawsuit

Judge rejected attempt by Idaho Attorney General’s Office that sought to shield Labrador from answering questions by former employee’s lawyers

In September 2023, Huang, who previously represented the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, sued Labrador’s office after she was fired, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported. She alleged the Idaho attorney general’s office retaliated against her after she raised ethical concerns related to her clients’ legal representation.

OPINION: Idaho takes vital step toward addressing doctor shortage by expanding medical education

As a family medicine physician in Boise and president and CEO of Full Circle Health, I have dedicated much of my career to enhancing medical education and addressing Idaho’s physician shortage.

OPINION: Utah voucher law found unconstitutional. Idaho’s law is also vulnerable

A district judge in Utah issued a marvelous decision on April 18, finding Utah’s school voucher law to be unconstitutional. The 60-page decision was based on a variety of constitutional flaws that the Utah law shares with Idaho’s recently-enacted education tax credit law. The Utah law was enacted in 2023 with $42.5 million in state funds. State funding increased by $40 million in each of the next two years.

Legals for April, 23 2025

Offense edges defense in Idaho spring game

Idaho opens its season Aug. 30 at Washington State.

Legals for April, 22 2025

Idaho joined a drug price settlement. Find out if you qualify for compensation.

Idahoans should see if they’re eligible for compensation as part of a proposed settlement over an alleged conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices and limit competition, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said.

Legals for April, 24 2025

Mark Lindstrom, 79

Mark Lindstrom passed away on April 15, 2025, in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 79. Mark was born in Wallace, Idaho, on October 10, 1945, to Philip and Isobel Lindstrom.

EDITORIAL: Uniting Idahoans through charitable giving

In a world where we often focus on differences, there are still a few opportunities to unite around a common purpose. Idaho Gives, running from April 28 through May 1, is precisely such an opportunity.

Tami Pipenhagen-Johnson, 61

Tami Pipenhagen-Johnson, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Hayden, Idaho, on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her husband and daughter.

Legals for April, 25 2025

Frederick Albert Selby Jr., 51

Frederick Albert Selby Jr., 51

Bridge projects to begin Monday

Starting April 28th, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin routine maintenance on several bridges across North Idaho as part of a scheduled infrastructure improvement effort scheduled to take place over the next several months.

Legals for April, 26 2025

Have shovel, will dig for trees

Free seedling giveaway today at NIC's Molstead Library from noon to 2 p.m.

The City of Coeur d Alene, in conjunction with the Arbor Day Organization of North Idaho will be handing out tree seedlings Saturday.

'Swing into Spring' on Tuesday at North Idaho College

The North Idaho College Music Department will present the "Swing into Spring" jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

More than $20K in North Idaho College scholarships will be awarded

More than $20K in North Idaho College scholarships will be awarded

Registration opens Monday for the North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference, a free event designed to promote financial confidence and competence for women of all ages and walks of life.

Gas prices slowly falling

Lower crude oil costs easing pump prices

The national average sits at $3.15 per gallon – 3 cents less than a week ago, 3 cents more than a month ago, and 52 cents less than a year ago. Idaho ranks 10th in the country for the most expensive fuel behind California ($4.84), Hawaii ($4.51), Washington ($4.31), Oregon ($3.94), Nevada ($3.89), Alaska ($3.63), Illinois ($3.37), Pennsylvania ($3.35), and Arizona ($3.34).

Kathy Marie Gray, 73

Kathy Marie Decker-Gray passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 73 after a short illness. She was the sister of Sheryl A Decker and the aunt of Christina A. Simonson and Robert S. Ciaccio.