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'Most difficult investigation there is': Idaho coroners push for more infant death investigation training
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (547+ words) BOISE, Idaho " Infant death investigations are among the most difficult and emotionally challenging cases coroners face, Ada County Chief Deputy Coroner Brett Harding said." Harding said better training across Idaho could help provide answers to grieving families and potentially prevent…...
Idaho's housing unit growth rate leads the nation in 2025, Deparment of Labor says
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (394+ words) Two Navy Growlers from Whidbey Island crashed mid-air Sunday at an Idaho air show, where all four air members were ejected. (Video via KING 5) Idaho's housing unit growth rate leads the nation in 2025, Deparment of Labor says IDAHO, USA " Idaho's…...
Watch: Governor Kempthorne honorably transferred to Idaho State Capitol
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (261+ words) BOISE, Idaho " There will be multiple public events through the month of May, set to honor the life and public service of Governor Dirk Kempthorne. Kempthorne died April 24, at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer." Former Idaho Gov....
Idaho ranks last in US for per-student spending, leading to calls for funding reform
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (580+ words) IDAHO, USA " Idaho ranks last in the nation for per-student spending in'public schools,'according to newly released federal education data, reigniting discussions about how the state funds K-12 education. The National Center for Education Statistics reported Idaho spent $11, 391 per student during…...
Idaho Fish and Game allocates $280 K for shooting range improvements across Idaho
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (183+ words) BOISE, Idaho " The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday announced it approved $280, 000 in grants to improve over a dozen shooting ranges across the Gem State. During the commission's May 7 meeting, the group approved $281, 335 in funding for 15 shooting range facilities....
Idaho to receive over $24 M in opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
1+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) BOISE, Idaho " The state of Idaho is set to receive nearly $24. 5 million as part of a national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for its "role in fueling the opioid crisis," the Idaho Attorney General's Office announced." Attorney…...
Idaho Medical Cannabis Act ballot push hits milestone with over 150 K signatures submitted, organizers say
1+ week, 5+ day ago (397+ words) BOISE, Idaho " The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho reports that more than 150, 000 signatures have been submitted to the Secretary of State's office as part of a push to put medical cannabis on the November ballot." A spokesperson for the alliance…...
Idaho Parks and Recreation celebrating state park ribbon cuttings across North Idaho
1+ week, 5+ day ago (293+ words) IDAHO, USA " This spring and summer, Idaho Parks and Recreation has new offerings across the state to make your next trip to a state park even more memorable. The Lionhead Unit at Priest Lake State Park will open a new…...
Absentee ballot request deadline is Friday for Idaho primary | krem. com
1+ week, 5+ day ago (171+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho " Idaho voters have until 5 p. m. Friday to pre-register to vote or request an absentee ballot online at Vote Idaho. gov ahead of the May 19 primary election. "Primary elections matter," said Idaho Secretary of State Phil Mc Grane. "The…...
Bighorn are less genetically diverse than a century ago, University of Idaho study finds
1+ week, 6+ day ago (303+ words) IDAHO, USA " Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Idaho once intermixed with desert bighorns, making populations a century ago more genetically diverse and likely better able to adapt to environmental and physiological stressors, according to a study by the University of…...