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Flags are at Half-mast in Honor of Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (416+ words) Kempthorne served in the U. S. Senate and as the Mayor of Boise prior to being governor. He was elected governor in 1998, serving from 1999 to 2006. In 2006 he was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President George W. Bush, a position he held until…...
The Idaho Legislature is Now Adjourned for the 2026 Session
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (392+ words) The Idaho Legislature has now adjourned for the 2026 session." The Senate and House both adjourned Friday night. During the session, The Legislature and Governor Little enacted 4% budget cuts across several agencies and departments this year and 5% cuts for Fiscal Year…...
The Federal Government Approved a Plan for More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idaho
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (487+ words) The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program was created to develop plans for a network of connected charging stations located every 50 miles along designated interstates and highways. For several years a working group has been developing plans, gathering feedback and identifying…...
ISU is Expanding the Idaho Museum of Natural History with a New Partnership
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (420+ words) The collaboration establishes a commitment to share and expand access to Idaho's natural history collections using existing state resources. The affiliate will be housed within U of I's department of earth and spatial sciences. Displays are planned throughout the Mines…...
A Horse Adoption Event Will be Held By the 4-H Club at The East Idaho State Fair
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (492+ words) The Bureau of Land Management is inviting everyone for an adoption event. The event is being held at the upcoming East Idaho State Fair and will be on August 30th at 11: 30 a. m. Youths of the 4-H club from Oneida to Teton have…...
An 18-year-old from North Idaho is Dead After a Vehicle Roll-over
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (410+ words) A North Idaho man is dead following a single vehicle roll-over. An 18-year-old from Athol was driving north on U. S 95 just before 2 a. m. on Saturday. He ran off the road and over-corrected, causing the car to over-turn. He was wearing his…...
Idaho State Police are Investigating a Two-Vehicle Crash that Injured Two People
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (723+ words) Idaho State Police is investigating a car crash that injured two people. It happened on June 15th, 2025 at 8: 13pm, on northbound State Highway 55 at milepost 76. 7, in Boise County. A 32-year-old man of Hamilton, Montana, was driving southbound in a 2012 Chevy Silverado. A…...
The Idaho Transportation Department is Celebrating ''National Secure Your Load Day'"
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (425+ words) Today is National Secure Your Load Day! Today is' 'National Secure Your Load Day" and the Idaho Transportation Department's office of highway safety is reminding drivers that safe driving includes making sure your load is properly secured. Unsecured loads can…...
The State Prision System Has Suspended Executions in Idaho
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (618+ words) Executions are on hold in Idaho. The state prison system suspended its ability to carry out the death penalty as officials began the transition to firing squad executions. The move requires a re-model at the maximum-security prison to be ready…...