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Idaho’s abortion trigger law would take effect 30 days after Roe v. Wade is overturned

Sat., May 14, 2022

If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, abortion would be criminalized as a felony in Idaho 30 days after a court ruling is handed down.

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North Idaho College Board sees new chairman as 3 new trustees join

UPDATED: Fri., May 13, 2022

Banducci stepped down without a fight at a special board meeting on Friday. In the final motion of the night, Banducci moved to appoint new trustee David Wold as chairman.

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Ada County sees record number of ballots for Idaho primary

UPDATED: Fri., May 13, 2022

Idaho’s primary election will be held Tuesday, but for many people looking to get ahead of long lines, early voting was the way to go. Friday was the last day to cast ballots prior to Election Day, with polls closing at 5 p.m.

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Idaho announces $119 million opioid crisis settlement

UPDATED: Fri., May 13, 2022

Idaho officials on Friday agreed to a $119 million settlement with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors over their role in the opioid addiction crisis.

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Idaho Republican Party sues over ‘illegal endorsements’

UPDATED: Fri., May 13, 2022

The Idaho Republican Party and Chairman Tom Luna have filed a lawsuit accusing the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee of making illegal endorsements in the Republican primary and demanding the committee stop making recommendations.

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Capitol riot prosecutors request two months for Idaho woman

UPDATED: Thu., May 12, 2022

Federal prosecutors say an Idaho woman who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the U.S. Capitol should be sentenced to two months in jail and ordered to serve community service in part because it was her second time forcing entry into a capitol building.

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2022 Idaho primary election: Republican governor’s race features fierce political rivals

UPDATED: Wed., May 11, 2022

Idaho’s governor’s race has all the makings of a national spectacle and has Republican Party officials in Idaho sitting on pins and needles.

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Idaho governor talks tax cuts following April revenue report

UPDATED: Tue., May 10, 2022

BOISE – Idaho Gov. Brad Little is promising more tax cuts after state budget officials on Tuesday reported April tax revenue came in nearly double what had been expected.

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Idaho sees small shift in party affiliation ahead of primary

UPDATED: Tue., May 10, 2022

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Idaho lieutenant governor wants harshest US abortion ban

UPDATED: Mon., May 9, 2022

Republican Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Janice McGeachin wants Republican Gov. Brad Little to call a special session to eliminate rape and incest as exceptions to Idaho's abortion law.

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Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin to finish year with budget deficit

UPDATED: Mon., May 9, 2022

Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, who is running for governor, has a $2,000 budget deficit in her office that will have to come out of next year’s appropriation.

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Future of Idaho Republican Party on the line in May 17 primary

UPDATED: Sun., May 8, 2022

Set for May 17, the primary is a chance for voters to choose which candidates in their party they wish to see move on to the general election. All statewide offices, including governor and lieutenant governor, and all state legislative positions are on the ballot.

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In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions

Sun., May 8, 2022

Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states.

News > Pacific NW

Taking COVID-19 funds, pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole was ‘reckless’ with lab operations, records and former staff say

UPDATED: Sun., May 8, 2022

Three former employees and public records paint a chaotic picture of Dr. Ryan Cole and his laboratory.

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Idaho State Board of Education names David Wold, John Goedde and Peter Brochet for NIC Board

UPDATED: Fri., May 6, 2022

The Idaho State Board of Education met Friday to fill the three vacant seats on the North Idaho College board of trustees.

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Governor requests feedback from Idaho residents about meth and fentanyl issues

UPDATED: Fri., May 6, 2022

Idaho Gov. Brad Little wants Idaho residents to weigh in about the impacts of meth and fentanyl at the final regional roundtables in Pocatello and Twin Falls for his “Operation Esto Perpetua” initiative, according to a press release.

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Ex-Idaho cops, sheriffs oppose McGeachin’s run for governor

UPDATED: Tue., May 3, 2022

Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s association with what a group of retired Idaho county sheriffs and police officers said are extreme, anti-law enforcement factions caused them on Tuesday to oppose her run for governor.

News > Military

Moscow attorney awarded Bronze Star for actions during Iraq War

Mon., May 2, 2022

On Friday, Michael Wells was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the fourth-highest honor a U.S. service member can receive, in a small ceremony in Moscow attended by family and close friends.

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Humphreys brings youth, another choice for Idaho GOP voters in underdog campaign for governor

Sun., May 1, 2022

To this point in Idaho’s campaign season, underdog Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Humphreys hasn’t been afraid to speak out and challenge his more well known and experienced GOP opponents.

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Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern

UPDATED: Fri., April 29, 2022

A former Idaho lawmaker was convicted Friday of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern after a dramatic trial in which the young woman fled the witness stand during testimony, saying “I can’t do this.”

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Idaho’s abortion trigger law would take effect 30 days after Roe v. Wade is overturned

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Idaho’s abortion trigger law would take effect 30 days after Roe v. Wade is overturned

North Idaho College Board sees new chairman as 3 new trustees join

Ada County sees record number of ballots for Idaho primary

Idaho announces $119 million opioid crisis settlement

Idaho Republican Party sues over ‘illegal endorsements’

Capitol riot prosecutors request two months for Idaho woman

2022 Idaho primary election: Republican governor’s race features fierce political rivals

Idaho governor talks tax cuts following April revenue report

Idaho sees small shift in party affiliation ahead of primary

Idaho lieutenant governor wants harshest US abortion ban

Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin to finish year with budget deficit

Future of Idaho Republican Party on the line in May 17 primary

In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions

Taking COVID-19 funds, pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole was ‘reckless’ with lab operations, records and former staff say

Idaho State Board of Education names David Wold, John Goedde and Peter Brochet for NIC Board

Governor requests feedback from Idaho residents about meth and fentanyl issues

Ex-Idaho cops, sheriffs oppose McGeachin’s run for governor

Moscow attorney awarded Bronze Star for actions during Iraq War

Humphreys brings youth, another choice for Idaho GOP voters in underdog campaign for governor

Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern

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