Idaho
Doctors, Idahoans rise up to protect state's medical education program
Idaho legislation that would end the state's participation in a regional medical education program is facing a groundswell of opposition. WWAMI - …
'Egg-citing' ID bill lowers barriers for raising backyard chickens
A bill in the Idaho Legislature would lower restrictions for allowing chickens in residential areas. The impetus for the legislation from Sen…
Defense Sec. Hegseth tied to Christian nationalist church based in ID
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ties with a controversial church based in Idaho and critics said the church's Christian nationalist views could gui…
Poll: Conservation important among voters in ID, West
Conservation of public lands remains a top priority for westerners, according to a new poll. The "Conservation in the West" poll from Colorado …
Bill to legally protect pesticide companies could be coming to ID
Legislation to provide legal immunity for pesticide companies has been introduced in state capitols across the country and lawmakers in Boise could so…
Report: ID students still recovering from pandemic slump
Idaho students still have not caught up to pre-pandemic levels in education, according to a new report. The third annual Education Recovery …
Tax assistance available at sites across ID
Tax season is in full swing and locations are available across Idaho to assist people with preparing their returns. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide …
ID lawmakers seek to increase barriers for passing voter initiatives
Idaho lawmakers have introduced a slate of bills which would put up greater hurdles for passing voter-initiated ballot measures. Legislation this …
School choice debate could impact funds for ID's rural schools
Idaho lawmakers are looking to expand options for students to go to schools other than public ones, but that could impact funds for rural schools…
Study: Rural Idahoans depend on Medicaid coverage
Rural communities in Idaho and other states rely heavily on Medicaid for health coverage, according to new research from the Georgetown University …
Medicaid expansion in play as ID Legislature gavels in
With state lawmakers back in Boise, changes could be coming to Medicaid. Voters approved Medicaid expansion in 2018, but Republican legislators have …
Forest Service approves ID gold mine despite threats to water, public health
The U.S. Forest Service has given the go-ahead for a gold-mining project in central Idaho. If it receives state permits, the Stibnite Gold Project …