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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner charged with poaching multiple bull elk
2+ week, 2+ day ago (272+ words) Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Brody Harshbarger faces seven misdemeanor charges related to hunting violations. The Fremont County Prosecutor's office on March 6 charged Harshbarger with three counts of unlawful taking of game, and one count each of hunting…...
Idaho Supreme Court asks sharp questions in drag defamation appeal
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (418+ words) A far-right blogger is asking the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn a $1. 1 million civil judgment against her after falsely claiming a drag performer exposed his genitals to children at a Pride event in 2022. In 2024, a jury found Summer Bushnell defamed…...
Idaho state health officials alert public to possible measles exposure at Boise Airport
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (308+ words) Idaho state health authorities are notifying travelers through the Boise Airport of a possible measles exposure on Sunday, March 29. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare officials said Thursday in a press release that a person with measles traveled through…...
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: April 8, 2026
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (246+ words) Boise State Public Radio - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: April 8, 2026 RSV is lingering this year and that's prompting health officials in numerous states to extend the immunization period. Plus, a new survey from…...
Idaho 44: Madison County - Giving kids a bed to sleep in at night
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (160+ words) A nonprofit is working to give every kid a bed to sleep in, no matter what their circumstances. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Idaho 44: Madison County - Giving kids a bed to sleep in at night Right now…...
For one woman, Idaho's latest anti-trans law leads to 'heart wrenching' decision
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (488+ words) On Trans Visibility Day in March, Gov. Brad Little signed into law a bill that criminalizes trans people for using public restrooms not aligned with their birth sex. For some, that means living in Idaho is simply not tenable anymore....
UK consul general tours Idaho, Montana, Wyoming to foster ties, share tech and energy solutions
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (755+ words) One of the Mountain West's British Consul Generals went on her first visit to Idaho, Montana and Wyoming in late March. Eleanor Kiloh, who describes herself as a "mini ambassador" for the northwest U. S. and is based in San Francisco, said…...
This librarian solves Idaho RECA mysteries so others can collect the rewards.
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (352+ words) It was the late 1970s when the term "downwinders," gained prominence. Initially, it referred to people who lived not far from nuclear test sites in Nevada. But in time, it included countless more people who lived in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico,…...
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 3, 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (142+ words) It's Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable:…...
Idaho House GOP passes courthouse gun bill, citing NRA score
1+ week, 4+ day ago (533+ words) House Republicans pushed through a bill Thursday morning that would allow people to carry guns in areas of county courthouses next year. Current state law prohibits people from carrying firearms in only a handful of places, including courthouses. Rep. Brandon…...