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Idaho background check fee increases take effect in 2026
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (217+ words) MERIDIAN, Idaho " Idaho law enforcement agencies are advising the public that several background check fees will increase on January 1, 2026." Idaho State Police (ISP) says the cost for statewide fingerprint-based criminal background checks will increase from $20 to $25. National checks will increase…...
Washington, Idaho officials seek information on illegal bighorn sheep killings
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (355+ words) ASOTIN COUNTY, Wash. " Washington and Idaho wildlife officials are seeking information related to two illegal killings of bighorn sheep." The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) say two bighorn sheep…...
College of Idaho eliminates three majors, sparking concerns it doesn't preserve a liberal arts identity
1+ week, 6+ day ago (970+ words) CALDWELL, Idaho " The College of Idaho announced last week it will eliminate its theater, communications arts and philosophy majors, a decision that has left current students questioning the school's commitment to its liberal arts identity. The private college'is cutting three…...
Washington State to face future Pac-12 foe Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
2+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) IDAHO, USA " The Washington State Cougars, under interim head coach Jesse Bobbit, will face future Pac-12 foe Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on December 22 in Boise. Both teams finished the regular season with a record of 6-6. Utah…...
Idaho Foodbank hosts annual 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser to help food-insecure families
2+ week, 2+ day ago (322+ words) BOISE, Idaho " With roughly 13% of Idahoans facing food insecurity, the Idaho Foodbank says the need for support is rising " and this weekend's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser brought hundreds of people to the Boise Towne Square Mall to help meet that…...
Here are the winners for Idaho's 'Name a Snowplow' contest
2+ week, 5+ day ago (141+ words) IDAHO, USA " The Idaho Transportation Department has announced 12 winners for its second annual Name a Snowplow contest. The names selected will be featured on 12 snow plows across the state. Below are the winners in different regions: Names were submitted by…...
Idaho parts ways with offensive coordinator Matt Linehan
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (175+ words) MOSCOW, Idaho " The University of Idaho has parted ways with offensive coordinator Matt Linehan after he was demoted from playcalling duties late in the season by head coach Thomas Ford Jr. The Vandals averaged 24.5 points per game this season, but…...
Family of University of Idaho student murder victim files intent to sue Washington State University
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (223+ words) MOSCOW, Idaho " The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of four University of Idaho students murdered by Bryan Kohberger in 2022, has filed an intent to sue Washington State University. Kohberger was working on a Ph.D. in criminology at WSU at the…...
Idaho community colleges navigate state budget cuts with different strategies
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (691+ words) IDAHO, USA " Idaho's community colleges are grappling with significant budget cuts after Gov. Brad Little implemented a 3% holdback on state agency budgets in August. Institutions across the state are taking vastly different approaches to managing the financial strain. The cuts…...
7's Hero: Idaho organization is ensuring all veterans are honored for the holidays
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (216+ words) IDAHO, USA " Volunteers have been gathering at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery to fluff some very special and meaningful holiday wreaths. This is all part of the Idaho Veterans Wreaths program. The mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of…...