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How it works: Tonight’s Idaho Democratic caucus
Democrats head to caucuses in all of Idaho’s 44 counties Tuesday, and organizers expect record turnout for the contest between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Here are some things to know about the Idaho Democratic Caucus: DO I…
Seiniger withdraws from Idaho Supreme Court race
Boise attorney William “Breck” Seiniger has withdrawn from the race for the Idaho Supreme Court, the second candidate to do so; that makes what was initially a six-way race now a four-way contest. Seiniger said “a number of well-qualified candidates” have joined the race since…
One candidate drops out of 6-way Idaho Supreme Court race, endorses another
Attorney Christ Troupis is dropping out of the six-way race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court, and instead endorsing Sen. Curt McKenzie, R-Nampa.
Sanders urges Idaho Dems to turn out for tomorrow’s caucuses
Bernie Sanders wrapped up an hour-plus speech at BSU’s Taco Bell Arena today with this message: “If we could win here in Idaho, it would send a message throughout this country, that even in conservative states, people are prepared to stand up, take on the…
Sanders rallies cheering Boise crowd, bashes ‘billionaires buying elections’
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, taking the podium to address thousands of cheering fans at Taco Bell Arena in Boise today, said, “You know, I thought I walked into the wrong state. I was told Idaho is a conservative state – that’s not what I…
Huckleberries: Former CdA parks boss creative, but not doggedly so
In his 30 some years as the Coeur d’Alene parks director, Doug Eastwood used his creative genius to help plan the North Idaho Centennial Trail and expand the city’s park system, despite limited funds. However, Doug’s creativity was limited when it came to naming dogs. One after another of his yellow dogs with Labrador blood shared the same name: Smokey. Or, if it was a female, Smokie.
Bernie Sanders sets Boise rally on Monday; Hillary Clinton campaign has Michelle Kwan event in Boise today
With Idaho’s March 22 Democratic Party presidential caucuses coming up fast, Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders has announced that he’ll hold a campaign rally in Boise on Monday. Sanders already was scheduled to appear in Idaho Falls on Friday; the Boise event, set for Taco Bell…
Family ties run through Idaho legislative candidate filings…
Among old TV show titles that could describe this year’s Idaho legislative elections: “All in the Family” and “Family Ties.” That’s because at least four candidates running for the Legislature are close relatives of current or former state lawmakers. That’s not counting the two serving…
Last-minute filings set up competitive races in Idaho’s May primary
A flurry of last-minute filings late Friday set up an array of contested races in Idaho’s May 17 primary election, including a six-way race for an open seat on the Idaho Supreme Court and contested races for a batch of state legislative seats.
Race to succeed Justice Jones balloons into five-way contested election
As today’s 5 p.m. deadline approaches to file to run in May for the Idaho Legislature, congressional and U.S. Senate seats, local offices and judicial positions, the race to succeed retiring Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Jones has ballooned into a five-way contested race….
Turnout high in Idaho’s first early presidential primary
Tuesday’s early Idaho presidential primary was an experiment for the state, and Idaho Republicans on Wednesday pronounced it a successful one, with more than 200,000 votes cast.
Idaho chief justice to step down, Clive Strong to run for seat
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Jones announced Wednesday that he won’t run for re-election to a third six-year term on the Idaho Supreme Court, and Clive Strong, longtime chief of the Natural Resources Division for the Idaho Attorney General’s office, announced that he’ll run for the court seat.
Chief Justice Jones to retire, Clive Strong announces bid for his seat
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Jones announced today that he won’t run for re-election to a third six-year term on the Idaho Supreme Court, and Clive Strong, longtime chief of the Natural Resources Division for the Idaho Attorney General’s office, announced that he’ll run…
Three North Idaho school districts approve tax levies
Voters in North Idaho approved three school-funding tax levies in Tuesday’s election. Levies passed in the Lakeland School District, which covers the Rathdrum-Athol-Spirit Lake area, and in the Kellogg and Wallace school districts in Shoshone County.