1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (543+ words) BOISE " The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard a special report Thursday that put forward a plan on how the legislature can address Idaho's physician shortage, which is ranked among the worst in the nation. Rep. Dustin Manwaring, R-Pocatello, delivered a report…...

2+ week, 58+ min ago   (1129+ words) Though the Idaho Legislature is approaching its opening day of Jan. 12, legislators across several committees have been working consistently throughout the session's offseason to provide recommendations and draft legislation that is expected to color the laws that come out of…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (799+ words) The last time a Democrat was elected to a statewide position in Idaho, George W. Bush was president and the iPhone wouldn't be released for another five years. Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea says the best chance to change that…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (979+ words) The Gem State Housing Alliance announced its official launch Tuesday, forming a coalition that seeks to advise cities and counties on their respective housing policies in an effort to lift local development restrictions that prevent homes from being built and,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (564+ words) In the past, Idaho sold nonresident deer and elk tags over the counter. That system worked well for decades. But in recent years, increased demand combined with a limited number of available tags produced a Black Friday-like frenzy when the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1181+ words) When Alex Adams stepped into his role leading the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in June 2024, he immediately announced a laser focus on foster care. Adams, nominated by President Donald Trump in March and last month confirmed by the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1038+ words) A new report issued this month by a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization shows the Idaho Legislature reduced state revenue by a combined $4 billion through a series of five income tax cuts passed since 2021. The new report also shows that wealthy Idahoans…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (198+ words) The hospitalization of an Ada County infant with suspected botulism is believed to be linked to a national recall of an infant formula, Idaho health officials say. The case is the only one in Idaho that state officials believe is…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (645+ words) The Idaho Vandals are in the first year of a rebuild, maybe a reconstruction or a renovation. No matter which term you choose, the reality is that ex-Vandal and current New Mexico coach Jason Eck left last year. Eck revitalized…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1088+ words) This article is part of an InvestigateWest series called "Guarded by Predators," exposing rape and abuse by Idaho's prison guards and the system that shields them. The entire series can be found at investigatewest.org/guarded-by-predators. Calls for reform are…...