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Idaho advocates mark Foster Care Awareness Day at the Capitol as lawmakers consider child welfare bills
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (605+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Child welfare advocates gathered at the Idaho State Capitol on Tuesday to spotlight the needs of children in foster care as lawmakers weigh legislation that could directly impact youth in the system. Idaho Voices for Children and several…...
Big Idaho Potato Truck launches national tour starting at Micron
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (400+ words) The Big Idaho Potato Truck officially kicked off its seven-month national tour from Micron's facility, marking the start of the Idaho Potato Commission's "chip to chip" campaign that connects agriculture with technology. The massive four-ton potato is set to travel…...
WATCH LIVE: Idaho Council on Indian Affairs to discuss Medicaid, mental health
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (169+ words) The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs is meeting on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Idaho State Capitol to discuss Medicaid, among other issues impacting tribes throughout the state. The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs is meeting on Wednesday at 3 p.m at…...
Idaho taxpayers advised to wait to file as state updates tax software and forms
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (285+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Idaho taxpayers may have to wait longer than usual for their 2025 state income tax refunds. The Idaho State Tax Commission said delays are expected now that Gov. Brad Little has signed House Bill 559, a new tax conformity bill…...
Idaho lawmakers consider removing Women’s Commission from state law
2+ day, 27+ min ago (511+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 neighborhood reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Downtown Boise, Boise's North End, and Garden City. A long-dormant section of Idaho law is drawing renewed attention at the Statehouse. Lawmakers are considering Senate Bill…...
Idaho’s SNAP candy and soda ban takes effect, affecting shoppers and stores
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (623+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Idaho's new SNAP restrictions on candy and soda are now in effect, creating challenges for food stamp recipients and local stores as they adapt to the changes. The restrictions, which took effect this Sunday, prohibit SNAP recipients from…...
Idaho leaders hold press conference regarding 'Anti-LGBTQ' bills
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (181+ words) BOISE, Idaho " On Monday at 12:30 p.m. MT, leaders from across Idaho met for a press conference to discuss legislation that they say targets the LGBTQ community. Those bills include House Bill 607 (HB-607), House Bill 561 (HB-561), House Bill 557 (HB-557), and House Bill…...
Idaho's new SNAP restrictions on candy and soda spark mixed reactions
1+ week, 2+ day ago (558+ words) BOISE, Idaho " New rules for Idaho's SNAP benefits will soon restrict the purchase of most candy and soda, drawing a range of reactions across the state. By Sunday, Idahoans using SNAP benefits will no longer be able to purchase candy…...
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge will not hold future races, organizers say
1+ week, 2+ day ago (290+ words) MCCALL, Idaho " Organizers of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge announced they are ending the event and will not hold future races. The decision comes after the group held the Warm Lake Stage Race for the fourth year in a row....
Local organizations attempt to salvage winter in Idaho City with a special event
1+ week, 5+ day ago (468+ words) The Boise Snowmobile Club and Boise County Grooming 8A Idaho City were going to have their annual snowmobile fun run, but with not enough snow, they are putting together a different event to try and bring people to Idaho City. On…...