House passes libraries bill, as session nears conclusion
In the House gallery, onlookers watched lawmakers during their break [...]
‘Blindsided and heartbroken’ Woodcocks hire attorney after learning they may be prohibited from attending trial
BOISE — JJ Vallow’s grandparents were “completely blindsided and heartbroken” [...]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tells Off Transphobe In Capitol Encounter
The encounter started friendly enough, as Raichik appeared to withhold [...]
Forbes names Melaleuca one of America’s best employers for fourth year in a row
IDAHO FALLS — Melaleuca: The Wellness Company has been recognized [...]
Bill adding clarifying language to Idaho abortion law heads to Gov. Little’s desk
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will soon decide on whether to [...]
Day 85: Podcasting
State superintendent Debbie Critchfield kicked off Thursday virtually, with the [...]
Efforts to ban public drag will not advance during 2023 session, Idaho Senate leadership says
After making its way through the House of Representatives, a [...]
Idaho bans nearly all abortions — and just declined to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage
Without coverage from Idaho’s Medicaid program, Moscow resident Erin Singer [...]
Local restaurant under new ownership after 38 years
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern [...]
Senate overrides property tax veto
The Senate finished off a rare — and resounding — [...]
Idaho legislators pass contentious bill that adds clarification language to abortion ban
Although nearly every person who spoke acknowledged it was inadequate, [...]
Day 84: Outreach activities
It was another busy Wednesday for the state superintendent. Debbie [...]
As state prepares to remove people from program, Idaho House passes rewritten Medicaid budget
With very little debate, the Idaho House of Representatives voted [...]
Final preparations underway for Daybell trial. Here’s what you can expect when it begins.
BOISE — Final preparations are underway in Ada County as [...]
U.S. Sen. Jim Risch: Don’t bail on Ukraine as it fights back against Russian invasion
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t win many friends in Congress [...]
The rise of Idaho’s longest-serving US senator and his affair with former president’s daughter
IDAHO FALLS – William Borah had gone “as far west [...]
Idaho lawmakers vote to limit who can access fentanyl overdose treatment through grant
A bill heading to Idaho Gov. Brad Little is necessary [...]
Blackfoot Police officer returns to work after cancer battle
BLACKFOOT — A police officer who spent the past year [...]
Property tax, school elections showdown escalates
The House has dug into a late-session Statehouse battle over [...]
5 Idaho family members sentenced to prison, ordered to forfeit $51.9 million after running elaborate counterfeit scheme
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s [...]
Woman arrested after allegedly crashing into car on purpose
IDAHO FALLS – A 32-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday [...]
3 kids, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville private elementary school
Three children and three adult staff members are dead after [...]
Library pornography bills see new amendments
A slew of education bills were amended on the Senate [...]
Idaho bill to ban gender care for trans youth clears Senate, heads back to House
A bill that would criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender youth [...]
‘Needs to be simple’ not a ‘hodgepodge’: Idaho Gov. Little vetoes property tax bill
Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoed a major property tax bill [...]
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Lori Vallow Daybell trial
It’s a complex case involving multiple states, several law enforcement [...]
Idaho renters face bigger shortage of affordable homes, national housing report shows
Low-income renters in Idaho have less affordable housing options than [...]
Idaho becomes the latest state to permit execution by firing squad : NPR
Idaho Gov. Brad Little delivers his 2023 State of the [...]
Charter school bucks the status quo for at-risk students
Note: This story is one of four on where Idaho’s [...]
Man catches record-breaking northern pike at Hayden Lake in Idaho panhandle
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department [...]
How the Idaho Falls Friendship Garden was formed and became a popular gathering place
The Japanese Friendship Garden area has been a place where [...]
Idaho’s first pediatric residency program hopes to increase number of professionals in the field
BOISE (KIVI) — Idaho’s population is booming but the number [...]
Idaho Governor Signs Firing Squad Execution Bill Into Law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a [...]
Sandhill cranes, snow geese and other birds arrive at Market and Mud Lake
While enjoying a rare sunny morning last Sunday, I heard [...]
Idaho governor signs bill that restricts transgender students’ bathroom use in schools
(CNN) — Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill [...]
Idaho agency asks court to stop Raúl Labrador’s investigation into child care grants
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) – Idaho Department of Health and Welfare [...]
Idaho governor signs bill to allow firing squad as an alternative form of execution
Idaho will soon become the fifth state to authorize the [...]
Some Californians saw the northern lights on Thursday
University of Washington senior Anthony Edwards was headed back to [...]
Gov. Brad Little signs bill to let Idaho execute inmates by firing squad
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho could begin executing death row [...]
Day 79: A Friday at home
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield worked from home today after a [...]
GOP bill establishing a federal parental bill of rights passed in U.S. House
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Friday passed a bill [...]
Idaho House introduces late-session medical cannabis bill
A new bill designed to provide for a “tightly regulated [...]
A Feel Good Friday surprise for a woman who’s run a senior center for over three decades
EastIdahoNews.com and Ashley in Idaho Falls and Pocatello are partnering [...]
To protect Idaho’s youth, we should provide health care options — not take them away
As a doctor, I have seen a lot of people [...]
Northern Lights over New York state, Minnesota: When, where to see
People living in more than a half-dozen states could see a [...]
Day 78: Celebrating another new law
For the second day in a row, State Superintendent Debbie [...]
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare sues AG Labrador over child care grant investigation
This story was first published by Boise State Public Radio [...]
Bill blocking foreign governments from buying Idaho ag land, mining claims advances to Senate
A bill designed to block foreign governments from purchasing agricultural [...]
The owner of Everyday Sundae answers 7 Questions and explains why everyone gets ice cream even if they can’t afford it
Every week I’m interviewing fascinating people in our community, nation [...]
Watching her bill become law
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield scored a major legislative win today [...]