A federal judge denied Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s request to reconsider the order barring the state from prosecuting emergency room physicians for providing abortion care to stabilize a patient. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill made his initial decision to block part of Idaho’s ban on abortions in August, just before the ban went…… MORE
An Idaho legislative committee that was created to be a check on federal power met Tuesday, taking testimony against a proposed federal rule on conservation and public land management. The Idaho Legislature’s Committee on Federalism heard from a prepared lineup of witnesses that included Idaho agriculture and business groups. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, the…… MORE
The city of Star will soon make a decision that could have a huge impact on how the city grows. A 726-acre residential development with an 18-hole golf course, called Willowbrook, would include about 1,094 homes, commercial space and emergency services. The Idho Press reports, the development would be built between Can-Ada Road and State…… MORE
Gas prices are nearing a return to $4 per gallon as the summer driving season approaches. The average gallon of gas in Idaho was $3.75 on Monday, according to AAA, 20 cents more than a month ago and 21 cents more than the national average of $3.54. Boise has some of the most expensive gas…… MORE
The Boise School District Trustee, Andy Hawes, announced his resignation on Monday. Hawes will finish out in June and will be moving to Gig Harbor, Washington. Trustee Hawes says he will be moving as a result of a job relocation. The advance notice is to give the Board plenty of time to plan for the…… MORE
The search for a kayaker that was reported missing along the Boise River on Monday is still ongoing. Boise Fire supported by Boise Police began search and rescue efforts along the Boise River and the greenbelt. CBS2 reports that after several hours an inflatable kayak was recovered, but no signs of the kayaker could be…… MORE
Roaring Springs announced on Thursday that the opening day for the season has been pushed back due to weather. The water park was set to open on Saturday -May 6th- but due to the prediction of thunderstorms through the weekend, the decision was made to postpone the opening. Roaring Springs is now set to open…… MORE
In a letter to Gov. Brad Little, Idaho Supreme Court Justice John R. Stegner announced he’s retiring from judicial service on October 31, and said the state is asking judges to do too much, for too little. Justice Stegner said he will be eventually returning to private practice as an attorney, and stated that retiring…… MORE
On May 16th voters will go to the polls to decide on a plant facilities levy – which will need 55% voter approval to pass. The West Ada School District says it hopes the levy passes which they will use to help handle stresses of a growing treasure valley. If passed, $50 million would annually…… MORE
Boise’s City Council unanimously confirmed Interim Police Chief Ron Winegar’s appointment as permanent police chief on Tuesday, after a tumultuous several months for the police department. Mayor Lauren McLean announced the pick of Winegar last week. The Idaho Press reports, on Tuesday, Mayor McLean said crime rates are the lowest in two decades, promotions within…… MORE
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Biden’s vaccine mandate is not the solution By Governor Brad Little Americans are deeply divided on COVID-19 and the response to it. Public health has turned political, there’s no doubt about it. But the situation playing out in hospitals across the country isn’t up for debate. There are more patients in need of critical care…
670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little Idaho to help secure U.S.-Mexico border because Biden won’t July 7, 2021 Last week I announced my plan to send Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers to Arizona to help secure the United States-Mexico border and curb the flow of illegal drugs into Idaho due to failed Biden-Harris immigration…
670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke Happy Birthday, Idaho – Let’s Celebrate and Maintain the Idaho Way BY: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke, Oakley There is no better place to live, work, and raise a family than Idaho. As a proud Idaho native who believes, promotes and lives our…