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Aftershocks possible for weeks, years
An Idaho earthquake centered near Stanley, Idaho, caused street signs to sway for hundreds of miles in every direction Tuesday, and while it is rare for tremors in the state to be felt so clearly at such distances, a local expert says Idaho is more geologically active than many would guess.
Unemployment claims increase 143% in Idaho
Idaho workers laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic filed 32,941 new unemployment claims last week, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.
Idaho Statehouse reporter tests positive for coronavirus
A reporter for a Boise television station who covered the Idaho Legislature and attended recent news conferences held by Gov. Brad Little said he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Learning goes online: Coeur d’Alene school district distributes devices to keep students on track
Coeur d’Alene Public Schools distributed hundreds of Chromebooks to high school and middle school students in preparation for at-home learning.
‘It’s a test’: CdA pastor, legislator continues to hold church services despite stay-home order
Idaho pastor and state Legislator Tim Remington continues to hold in-person church services despite multiple church members testing positive for COVID-19 and a three-week stay at home order from the governor.
6.5-magnitude earthquake in southern Idaho felt in Spokane
Spokane shook Tuesday afternoon after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit southern Idaho.
Idaho Panhandle reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, 1 hospitalization; 2nd death reported in Nez Perce County
The Panhandle Health District reported three new COVID-19 cases Tuesday in Kootenai County for a total of 31 cases in the Idaho Panhandle.
Idaho governor signs into law anti-transgender legislation
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law two anti-transgender bills.
North Idaho’s ‘essential’ gun shops see increased business; Washingtonians seeking handguns will be turned away
Some North Idaho gun retailers have noticed a marked increase in business during the last few weeks in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, and that trend could continue with Gov. Brad Little’s declaration that they’re essential businesses in his three-week stay-home order.
Little orders 1 percent holdback for agencies
Idaho Gov. Brad Little ordered a 1 percent budget holdback Friday for all state agencies not directly involved in Idaho’s coronavirus response.
Bonners Ferry hotel provides last resort lodging for commerce workers
The Kootenai River Inn has closed its casino and many of its other operations, but its hotel remains at a high occupancy level – for now.
Ski vacation hot spot becomes virus ground zero in Idaho
A scenic Idaho county known as a ski vacation haven for celebrities and the wealthy has a new, more dubious distinction: It has the highest per-capita rate of confirmed coronavirus infections in America outside of New York City and its surrounding counties
Idaho governor signs bill outlawing abortion if Roe v. Wade is reversed
Legislation making abortion a crime in Idaho if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized it has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little
Idaho governor taps disaster account for $39M; Nez Perce County reports 1st COVID-19 death, Kootenai confirms 11th case
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order Thursday to use $39.3 million from the state’s Disaster Emergency Account for its COVID-19 response, as Kootenai County confirmed one new case of the disease.
Little signs bill loosening restrictions on concealed carry
Visitors to Idaho 18 and over who can legally possess firearms will be allowed to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training within city limits under legislation signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
2 virus-vulnerable detainees released from immigration jail
Two detainees with health conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID-19 have been released from an immigration jail in Tacoma, their attorneys said Thursday.
Idaho reports first 3 COVID-19 deaths, nears 200 cases; Kootenai County confirms 10th case
Kootenai County confirmed one new COVID-19 case Thursday afternoon, bringing the local total to 10 patients. Shoshone, Benewah, Bonner and Boundary remained without confirmed cases.
Idaho governor issues 3-week stay-home order; Kootenai County confirms 9th COVID-19 case
Kootenai County confirmed one new case of COVID-19 Wednesday for a total of nine local cases.
Kootenai County confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases for total of 8; several cities have closed dine-in restaurants
Kootenai County confirmed two new COVID-19 cases Tuesday afternoon, bringing the local total to eight. Shoshone, Benewah, Bonner and Boundary counties do not have confirmed cases.
After most districts closed, Idaho board of education shutters the rest
The Idaho State Board of Education on Monday afternoon ordered all public schools in the state to close until at least April 20.