Idaho’s deadline to request an absentee ballot was extended until May 26. Judge B. Lynn Winmill, U.S. Courts, District of Idaho ruled in favor that the deadline must be extended following complaints that people did not have adequate means or time to request the ballot. Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney sent a letter…… MORE
There were 61 new cases of COVID-19 Friday. Idaho is now reporting 2,595 cases. Two people died today, both in Twin Falls County. There have been 79 fatalities in Idaho due to the virus. Friday 5/22/20 There were 28 new cases of COVID-19 on THURSDAY. Idaho is now reporting 2,534 cases. There have…… MORE
There were 61 new cases of COVID-19 Friday. Idaho is now reporting 2,595 cases. Two people died today, both in Twin Falls County. There have been 79 fatalities in Idaho due to the virus. 1,008 tests were completed today. In total, 40,370 tests have been administered. Out of the 2,595 cases 1,735 have recovered.… MORE
Idaho’s unemployment reached new heights for the month of April. On Friday, state labor officials say the coronavirus has led to an all time Idaho unemployment rate of 11.5 percent for the month of April. The number increased 9 percentage points after a record low of 2.5 percent in March. CBS2 reports during the Great…… MORE
Governor Brad Little announced today (Friday 5/22) that the Testing Task Force assembled one month ago has completed its recommendations. “A strong economic rebound can only occur with a combination of efforts, and expanded and targeted testing is a big part of our strategy,” Governor Little said. “We have an impressive team of very capable…… MORE
Based off of the number of statewide ballot requests, the 2020 May Primary Election is on track to have the largest voter turnout of any non-gubernatorial primary election in Idaho history, with the largest absentee request ever recorded. In total, just over 415,500 Idahoans had requested ballots. This represents almost 46% of the registered voters…… MORE
Following up on a story we have been watching closely for some time now… The U.S. Supreme Court doubled down on their original ruling to allow a transgender inmate in Idaho to go ahead with sex reassignment surgery. Idaho’s Governor Brad Little announced last week that the state had formally asked the nation’s…… MORE
Boise State has released a initial plan for safely reopening the campus, and moving back to in-person classes in the fall semester if possible. The university announced in March that all summer classes will be virtual. Campus activities and events have been suspended until at least July 5th. The university says the goal is…… MORE
A district court judge has overturned a ruling from a lower court requiring a Boise cyclist to pay a $90 fine for violating the law when she was struck by a car in an intersection in July. The case involved Elizabeth Hilton, who on the morning of July 19 was riding her bicycle in the…… MORE
The man involved in the crash that killed three girls in Blaine County last year changed his plea Thursday. Matthew Park was charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter and two counts of aggravated driving under the influence after a fatal crash in August last year. CBS2 reports he pleaded guilty to three counts of…… MORE
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Worthington BLOG: Don’t Judge Me For Opening My Business Early 5/13/20 By Rick Worthington I’m not one to rebel or clash against the government. I believe in the rule of law, and abide by the law as best I can…for the most part. Yes, I’ve had a speeding ticket in my lifetime. I mean, I’ve…
Worthington BLOG: Coronavirus Quarantine Week 4 By Rick Worthington 4/8/20 The Worthington family continues to practice social distancing, as we have for a month now! I think at this point, we are all going a little crazy, and I don’t just mean my family. I miss people I don’t normally miss! Anybody else? As…
Worthington BLOG: Coronavirus Self Quarantine Week 3 By Rick Worthington 4/3/20 It’s no longer a “Self Quarantine!” Just to recap – my family and I began to “self quarantine” on March 13th. Today is April 3rd, and so much has happened in the last 3 weeks. I’ll start with some personal stuff. (also something I…
Worthington BLOG: Coronavirus Self Quarantine – Week 2 By Rick Worthington 3/24/20 If you did not read my Week 1 Quarantine blog, you can do so HERE. My family and I began our self quarantine on March 13th. Since then, my wife and girls have been outside to walk around the neighborhood a few…