Thu., Oct. 19, 2017
The BSU School of Public Service’s second annual Treasure Valley Survey was released today, and it shows that while valley residents rate the quality of life here highly, a growing number want more mass transit options. Among the 1,000 people surveyed in Ada, Boise, Canyon,...
Thu., Oct. 19, 2017
Idaho officials have paid $24,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by an eastern Idaho woman who said an Idaho State Police detective investigating her as part of a federal drug case coerced her into having sex. The Idaho Statesman reports...
Thu., Oct. 19, 2017
Idaho will receive just over $1.2 million as its share of a multistate, $120 million settlement with General Motors over allegations it concealed ignition safety problems in its vehicles, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced today. “General Motors and other automakers should keep their customers’...
Thu., Oct. 19, 2017
The Lewiston Tribune reports today that a student has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Idaho, charging that the school failed to accommodate and protect her after a sexual assault. According to documents filed in U.S. District Court of Idaho, the victim claims...
Thu., Oct. 19, 2017
Federal officials have announced public meetings in Idaho to amend the 2015 sage grouse conservation plan. The BLM says meetings are set for Nov. 2 in Twin Falls, Nov. 6 in Idaho Falls, and Nov. 7 in Marsing. The Interior Department last week announced plans to amend the 2015 sage grouse plan that has been unpopular with Idaho officials...
Thu., Oct. 19, 2017
Authorities said Wednesday that an Idaho state lawmaker is the subject of a criminal investigation that began two weeks ago. Caldwell police Lt. Joey Hoadley said the investigation involving Republican Rep. Brandon Hixon has been opened, the AP reports, but he declined to share details about the case. No charges have been filed...
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