In the United States, most colleges and universities use Latin honors to indicate the level of distinction with which an academic degree has been earned. Typically, there are three levels of Latin honors. Summa cum laude is highest, followed by magna cum laude and cum laude. Different schools award Latin honors for different reasons. Some…… MORE
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The Idaho Stop is spreading to other states
In Idaho, our state legislature meets for only three months annually, starting in January and ending in late March. Occasionally the session goes a little longer if legislative leaders believe there is unfinished business. When new laws are passed and signed by the governor, they generally go into effect on July 1 of the same…… MORE
A new candidate for Boise City Council
A new candidate for the Boise City Council has thrown his hat into the ring. Jeremy Gugino is a longtime volunteer and worker for the Idaho Democratic Party. Gugino will attempt to win the District 5 seat previously held by council president Holli Woodings. Woodings resigned three weeks ago and is moving to Washington DC.…… MORE
Construction and more construction
There’s a saying in the midwest that claims there are only two seasons of their year: winter and construction. People say they love living in Idaho because of the four distinct seasons. Construction isn’t recognized here as one of those seasons, mainly because in the past few decades it’s been constant 12 months of the…… MORE
Thursday marks two years since Michael Vaughan’s disappearance
Thursday will mark two years since the disappearance of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan in Fruitland. Michael vanished back on July 27 of 2021. In December of 2022, police named four people they believe to know about his disappearance, but Michael’s fate remains a mystery, although police believe he is dead. One arrest was made. Sarah Wondra…… MORE
Idaho State Board of Education wants a judge to toss Labrador lawsuit
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN The State Board of Education’s hired attorney wants a judge to toss Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s open meetings lawsuit against the board. Labrador’s arguments against the State Board — and its closed-door meetings to discuss the University of Idaho’s plans to acquire the University of Phoenix — “needlessly undermine the people’s trust…… MORE
Lori Daybell Sentencing Set For Next Week
Lori Vallow Daybell’s defense attorneys do not believe Tammy Daybell’s aunt has a right to speak during Lori’s sentencing hearing next week. Vicki Hoban, Tammy Daybell’s aunt, is being allowed to speak in place of Phyllis Douglas, Tammy Daybell’s mother, who died on June 8th. A presentence report filed last week shows victim impact statements…… MORE
State appeals for reconsideration of speedy trial delay in Bryan Kohberger murder case
Recent documents in the Bryan Kohberger case show the State has filed a motion for the Court to reconsider its order staying time for a speedy trial. Kohberger was indicted on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary on May 16. On May 19, Kohberger filed motions requesting grand jury materials. The State and…… MORE
Chad Daybell Hearing Set For Thursday
Nate Eaton from East Idaho News is reporting a hearing will be held Thursday in Chad Daybell’s case. Chad’s attorney has filed a motion asking for a transcript and all exhibits from Lori Vallow Daybell’s jury trial. The hearing will be on Zoom and begins at 9:30 a.m.… MORE
Here’s how to get the new no-fee state ID card in Idaho
Courtesy Idaho Capital Sun BY: CLARK CORBIN – JULY 17, 2023 As part of a new law that took effect July 1, the Idaho Transportation Department is offering free state identification cards for Idaho adults who do not have a driver’s license to use for voting. The no-free IDs were part of House Bill 340, a new voter…… MORE
