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Adam Jacobs: Idaho’s expanded Medicaid is good for the state
Thanks to Idaho voters and the commitment of state leaders to follow through on their wishes, more than 60,000 adults who could not access health coverage just a few months ago are now covered by Medicaid expansion. I am one of those Idahoans.
Idaho lawmakers targets transgender people, birth certificate changes
Idaho officials are moving forward with legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates
Post Falls adult film actress who sought ‘hitman’ sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
Katrina Danforth, 32, was sentenced to a decade in federal prison on Tuesday after soliciting the services of someone whom she thought was a hitman, but was actually an undercover police detective.
Hayden officials say prison re-entry center not wanted
Hayden city officials say they don’t want a re-entry center built in their northern Idaho town.
Jazz Fest to ring in 53rd year at UI
The University of Idaho kicks off its 53rd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday with two days of workshops, music competitions and performances including Friday’s headliners, the vocal jazz group Vertical Voices.
Idaho lawmaker comment seen as threat to Planned Parenthood
A state lawmaker from Kootenai County is facing criticism for comments considered threatening by abortion rights advocates.
Girl, 11, brings AR-15 to Idaho hearing on gun legislation
An 11-year-old girl toting a loaded AR-15 assault weapon appeared Monday with her grandfather, who is supporting legislation that would allow visitors to Idaho who can legally possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun within city limits.
Case of missing children tied to doomsday beliefs, 3 deaths
A woman with doomsday beliefs whose children have been missing for months has appeared in court in Hawaii after her arrest.
Case of missing children tied to doomsday beliefs, 3 deaths
Family members used to describe Lori Vallow as an attentive mother who had her kids’ best interests at heart.
Latah County officials: Idaho needs tax reform that benefits hardworking citizens
Property taxes have been a focus of the Idaho Legislative Leadership this session. What is needed is meaningful tax reform that rebalances our broken system.
North Idaho looks to keep time in sync with Washington
If SB 1267 becomes law, northern and southern Idaho could eventually be in the same time zone four months of year, from November to early March.
1 killed in shooting at senior complex in Caldwell, Idaho
Idaho police say one person was killed and three were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex for senior citizens in a Boise suburb and that the suspect also died.
Mom of 2 missing Idaho children arrested in Hawaii
HONOLULU – The mother of two Idaho children missing since September was arrested Thursday in Hawaii. Lori Vallow, also known as Lori Daybell, 46, was arrested on a warrant issued in Madison County, Idaho, and was being held on $5 million bail, Kauai police said.
Eye on Boise: Idaho lawmakers go hog wild in aim to eliminate outdated laws
Under current Idaho law, anyone who “takes up” a trespassing hog must write out three notices “in a plain, legible hand” and post them in three conspicuous places.
Moscow, Idaho, to assess downtown parking
The availability of downtown parking has long been a concern for many Moscow residents, so the city plans to examine the parking system this year.
Death row inmate Gerald Pizzuto’s appeals nearing legal end
One of Idaho’s death row inmates is nearing the end of his legal appeals, and that could prompt prison officials to prepare for his execution before the end of the year.
Appeals court won’t reconsider inmate’s gender surgery case
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has become the first circuit in the nation to order a state to pay for an inmate’s gender confirmation surgery, ruling Monday that a three-judge panel decision will stand.
Eye on Boise: Idaho drinkers buying more alcohol, but not imbibing more
Idahoans are buying more liquor from state liquor stores, but they’re not drinking more alcohol.
Idaho parks department eyes voluntary trail pass program
The director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation said Friday that his agency is starting a voluntary trail pass program as part of a long-range goal to raise awareness and eventually money for non-motorized trail maintenance.
Rescues by chopper, front loader as flood hits northwest U.S.
Residents in northeastern Oregon were plucked from rapidly rising floodwaters by helicopter or rode to safety in the bucket of a front-end loader as relentless rain and melting snow pushed multiple rivers high above flood stage.