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Six people detained at Idaho State Capitol while participating in bathroom sit-in protest
1+ week, 4+ day ago (467+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Six protesters were detained on Friday after participating in a sit-in gathering at a State Capitol bathroom to speak up about transgender rights following the passage of multiple bills, including the recent broad bathroom ban law. RELATED: Idaho…...
Protesters stage sit-in at governor's office against Idaho's strict new bathroom law
1+ week, 6+ day ago (312+ words) BOISE, Idaho " More than 30 people gathered inside the Idaho State Capitol, in front of the governor's office, for a sit-in to protest the recent broad bathroom ban law starting at 4 p. m. on Wednesday afternoon. House Bill 752criminalizes any person who "knowingly and…...
Idaho House advances bill requiring parental notification for minors' gender transition
1+ week, 6+ day ago (507+ words) BOISE, Idaho " A bill is moving forward in the statehouse that would require schools, child care providers, and health professionals in Idaho to notify parents when a minor requests to socially or medically transition their gender. House Bill 822, also known…...
Lowest Snowpack on Record at Mores Creek Summit Threatens Idaho Summer Water Supply
1+ week, 6+ day ago (413+ words) IDAHO CITY, Idaho " Scientists measuring snowpack near Idaho City say this year's conditions at Mores Creek Summit are unlike anything recorded in more than 90 years of observations, raising growing concern about Idaho's summer water supply. Snow hydrologist for the Natural…...
Idaho State Veterans Home Canteen faces closures due to volunteer shortages
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (367+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Inside the canteen at the Idaho State Veterans Home, the pace is slower, conversations linger and veterans gather for something that goes beyond snacks or drinks. For Vietnam veteran Emet Hall, the small room represents continuity after a…...
Inside Ag: Are Idaho farmers using too much water?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Water is top of mind across Idaho as the state faces a low snowpack year. In agriculture, a dry season means every drop counts." Researchers at the University of Idaho are working to better understand how irrigation water…...
Idaho Power reports multiple outages in Treasure Valley
4+ week, 2+ day ago (146+ words) MERIDIAN, Idaho " Multiple large-scale power outages have been reported in the Treasure Valley on Saturday." According to the Idaho Power outage map, there are two large outages in the upper Treasure Valley." The first large outage reported is in the…...
Idaho's own Hilary Knight makes appearance on SNL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) BOISE, Idaho " NBC's Saturday Night Live had some extra bling this weekend, as four gold medal hockey players joined the stage, with one of them being Team Idaho's Hilary Knight." Actor Connor Storrie was the host, known for his recent…...
Brandon Woolf files for re-election as Idaho State Controller
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Current Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf'has officially filed with the secretary of state's office for re-election in 2026. Woolf was first appointed to the office in 2012 by then-governor Butch Otter and has been re-elected three times by Idaho voters....
Skijoring debuts at Ford Idaho Center despite warm temperatures
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (457+ words) BOISE, Idaho " A'winter sport is coming to the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa despite low snowfall and high daytime temperatures. Skijoring is a sport in which a skier is pulled by either a horse and rider or a motorized vehicle....