1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (232+ words) National Work Zone Awareness is April 20-24. This year's theme, "Safe Actions Save Lives," emphasizes how simple decisions behind the wheel can prevent crashes and protect the people who build and maintain Idaho's roads, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. "Idaho…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (979+ words) Recently announced changes to the U. S. Forest Service are prompting concern and also some cautious optimism from Idahoans interested in protecting the Gem State's vast forests." Idaho is home to more than 21 million acres of forest land. Under the new proposal,…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (325+ words) After losing several players to the transfer portal, Idaho men's basketball coach Alex Pribble announced his first high school signing for the 2026-27 team, 6-foot-7 TJ Wal of Edmonton, Alberta. Wal, regarded as one of the top 2026 graduates in Canada by…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (710+ words) Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday signed into law a bill to require teachers and doctors to out transgender minors to their parents, or face lawsuits. House Bill 822 requires schools, health care providers and child care providers to notify parents…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (780+ words) A large fallen tree rests against a building by the intersection of Foster Avenue and First Street in Coeur d'Alene. CAROLYN BOSTICK/Press A Bonner County Sherif's Office patrol vehicle stops by a down tree blocking a road in the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (394+ words) BOISE " The Senate State Affairs committee voted Friday to introduce a bill that would place restrictions on when law enforcement in the state can use facial coverings. The committee's vote allows the bill to return for a public hearing at…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (939+ words) From left, construction students Kaeleb Giovanelli, Deegan Andras and Tristyn Kammeyer work on a class project Wednesday at Elevate Academy North. Construction is one of the many in-demand career paths supported by the Idaho LAUNCH grant program, which new data…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (784+ words) BOISE " Gov. Brad Little's budget recommendation, as is always the case with early budget frameworks, makes assumptions about where the state economy and growth will be heading over the course of the next year." For 2026, his "Enduring Idaho" plan arrives…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (479+ words) Fernan STEM Academy art teacher Leatha Morgan, the 2024 Idaho Art Education Association's Elementary Educator of the Year, discusses different mediums with students in September 2024. Wages for Idaho teachers are up more than 5% this school year compared with 2024-2025 salaries. DEVIN WEEKS…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (468+ words) Idaho U. S. Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo say Christians are under attack throughout the world, and religious freedom needs to be reprioritized in the U. S. and abroad." Risch, a Republican who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution that…...