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Comments against Idaho congressional delegation fall on ‘deaf ears’ during Pocatello empty chair town hall
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (480+ words) POCATELLO " A handful of community members spoke their minds about Idaho's congressional delegation during a town hall that the elected officials declined to participate in on Friday evening. Overall, individuals expressed dissatisfaction with Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along…...
After 4 patients died, Idaho governor approves restoring cut Medicaid mental health programs
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (1112+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday signed into law a bill to restore Medicaid mental health treatment programs that the state cut to comply with the governor's order for budget cuts. In less than three months…...
'I don’t have anybody': Idaho is seeing its police flock to Washington agencies for better pay
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (969+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. (The Spokesman-Review) " Troopers with the Idaho State Police are leaving for similar, better-paying jobs in Washington. The Washington State Patrol and Spokane Police Department are among the agencies Idaho troopers have joined in the past few years because…...
Around the Horn: Hillcrest, Idaho Falls earn conference road wins
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (164+ words) Mountain Division playoffs Game 2 EASTERN IDAHO " Games throughout the region were rescheduled Thursday due to inclement weather. Eastern Idaho hosted just two games, with Hillcrest beating Skyline and Idaho Falls beating Shelley, both on the road. The Knights (11-2-1, 2-0) piled up…...
Arkansas man admits to insider trading scheme tied to Idaho company
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (198+ words) WASHINGTON " An Arkansas man has admitted to securities fraud after federal prosecutors say he made nearly half a million dollars in illegal profits by trading on confidential information tied to an Idaho-based company. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 48-year-old…...
Disputed Idaho bill signed into law despite strong opposition in eastern Idaho
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (920+ words) IDAHO FALLS " The passage of SB 1300 is making waves throughout eastern Idaho. On Wednesday night, Gov. Brad Little signed the legislation, which arrived on his desk on March 26. The bill provides gubernatorial appointment and Senate confirmation for the directors of…...
Trump administration sues Idaho election official to force him to turn over sensitive voter data
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (717+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " The Trump administration sued Idaho's top election official after he declined to give the federal government access to sensitive personal information about 1 million Idaho registered voters. The U.S. Justice Department sued Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane…...
One dead after rollover crash on I-15 near Idaho Falls
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (144+ words) IDAHO FALLS " One person is dead following an early morning crash near Idaho Falls on Thursday. The fatal crash occurred near exit 118 on southbound Interstate 15, according to an Idaho Falls Police Department Facebook post. Witnesses say the crash happened around…...
New Idaho Falls studio aims to help you move — and age — better
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (751+ words) Do you want to know what's happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We've got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week's business news across the valley. IDAHO FALLS " Like many working professionals, Scott Gudmundson has spent more…...
'Sick and wrong': Boise firm designing Idaho firing squad chamber draws protest
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (15+ words) Sick and wrong: Boise firm designing Idaho firing squad chamber draws protest'East Idaho News...