$300M I-84 Expansion Project Will Add Lanes, Replace Bridges In Canyon County

Drivers can expect nightly lane closures, detours as crews widen the interstate.

Biden's Public Lands Pick Nears Crucial Vote In Growing Senate Confirmation Fight

Her supporters remain optimistic, but Tracy Stone-Manning will likely face tough questions from Republicans.

Idaho Governor Issues Emergency Declaration For Wildfire Season

Gov. Brad Little mobilized Idaho National Guard firefighters and aircraft to assist

Have Questions About The New, Expanded Federal Child Tax Credit? Here's How It Will Work

Law allows more families to be eligible for the credit, and changes when families receive its financial benefits.

Bedke: ‘We're Going To Be Deliberate' On Lt. Gov.'S Request To Look At Vaccine Rules

‘This is, after all, why the House decided to recess,' Janice McGeachin wrote in a letter to Speaker Bedke.

Fire Officials Warn Of Above Average Potential For Large Wildfires In Idaho Through September

Dry conditions and extreme heat are two of the major concerns this fire season

This July 4, We Must Reject Extreme Partisanship That ‘Foments Occasionally Riot And Insurrection'

At this 245th anniversary of declaring independence, the nation is mired in political warfare, false conspiracy theories, and insurrection.

CDC Study Finds Racial, Regional Disparities As Schools Reopened For In-Person Learning

The highest racial disparities were in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Analysis: How Critical Race Theory Turned Into A Political ‘Bogeyman'

The running joke was that Idaho educators were scrambling to Google to figure out what “critical race theory” is.

‘We All Have To Do Better': White House Urges Locals To Boost Eviction Diversion Programs

The U.S. Supreme Court declined in a 5-to-4 vote Tuesday to end the moratorium.

Idaho Begins New Fiscal Year Eyeing Record $800 Million-Plus Budget Surplus

New laws, including one providing relief for long lines at the DMV, take effect across the state today

GOP Furor Over ‘Critical Race Theory' Hits College Campuses

Much of the “critical race theory” uproar to date has centered on teaching in K-12 schools.

U.S. House Panel Approves Legislation To Clean Up Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals'

The bill, the PFAS Action Act of 2021, was led by Michigan Reps. Debbie Dingell, a Democrat and Fred Upton, a Republican.

Conservative Speakers And Candidates Dominate Second Education Task Force Meeting

Lt. Gov. McGeachin said the panel has not taken public comment because it does not have recommendations to consider.

Biden And Bipartisan Senators Clinch A Deal On $1.2T Infrastructure Plan

An outline of the new bipartisan agreement released by the White House says it would spend $1.2 trillion over eight years.

Ada Commissioners Won't Keep Dr. Epperly, Who Favored COVID Measures, On Health Board

“After 15 years of service to Central District Health, I was sent an e-mail saying ‘Thank You For Your Service.’"

Simpson's Salmon Plan: Once In A Generation Opportunity Or No Path Forward?

Stakeholder groups weigh in on Rep. Mike Simpson's salmon recovery plan. “It will be no easy task, and on a very tight timeline."

Boise Schools Were Sole ‘Target' Of Lawmaker's Indoctrination Search

The task force’s next meeting, scheduled for June 24, will focus on alleged "leftist teachings" in K-12 public schools.

President Joe Biden Signs Law Making Juneteenth A New Federal Holiday

The Office of Personnel Management said the holiday would be observed beginning this year.

As Cities, Counties Change Zoning Codes, Let's Consider How ‘Lovably Nonconforming' Housing May Help

Buildings that add to the fabric of our neighborhoods likely could not be built under today's codes, writes guest columnist Patrick Spoutz.

Biden Administration Rewriting Policies To Protect Endangered Species

In Idaho, 16 species are on the list, including the yellow-billed cuckoo, white sturgeon, bull trout and caribou.

Biden Public Lands Nominee Opposed By GOP Over Link To 1989 Tree-Spiking In Idaho

“I’m sure everyone in this room regrets things they’ve done in their early 20s, but we all accumulate lessons,” Stone-Manning said.

Idaho Unemployment Down To 3% In May

Extra unemployment benefits related to COVID-19 will end Saturday

Mike Mansfield, The Saturday Night Massacre And Rubber Chicken In Idaho

Mansfield’s approach to a presidential and Constitutional crisis in the 1970’s was among his finest moments.

Ammon Bundy Announces Republican Run For Idaho Governor

Idaho Republican Party chairman Tom Luna blasted Bundy in an earlier statement for his ‘antics and chaotic political theater.'

‘Thankful To God, I'm Safe.' Three Refugees Became Idahoans. Here Are Their Stories

President Joe Biden has lifted the cap but warned that it will take time to restore the system that helped refugees resettle in the U.S.

Idaho Gov. Offers Paid Time Off For COVID Vaccine, Calls On Businesses To Follow Suit

COVID-19 vaccine is best tool to protect jobs, strengthen workforce and save lives, Little says

Reclaim Idaho Can Now Gather Signatures For A K-12 Initiative. But There's A Catch.

The requires organizers to gather signatures from 6% of voters in all 35 legislative districts, up from the previous requirement of 18.

Extremism Expert: Idaho Critical Race Theory Debate Is ‘Cynical' Effort To Rally Voters

Trump’s administration called the theory “divisive anti-American propaganda” and Trump encouraged states to ban it.

The Sad, Dangerous Line From McCarthy To McGeachin

Idaho's lieutenant governor is promoting censorship and free speech in Idaho classrooms with task force, columnist Mike Satz writes.

Heading For A National Park? ‘Biggest Season In The History Of The Park Service' Predicted.

Enthusiasm for outdoors recreation will create its own problems in this summer's tourism wave, experts warn.

Idaho Doesn't Review Its Tax Exemptions. Billions Go Uncollected Annually, Report Says.

Several tax exemptions have significantly underestimated values because they've been on the books so long.

U Of I's New Arena Features Mass Timber For Innovative, Sustainable Design

The Idaho Central Credit Union Arena highlights how our built environment need not conflict with the natural world.

Costs For The Past 1.5 Months Of Longest Legislative Session In Idaho History Exceed $500,000

The previously longest session in state history ran for 118 days in 2003.

Idaho Children Are Sent Out Of State For Care. Idaho Youth Ranch Is Bringing Them Home.

Opening a residential program now “gets us back to our heart and soul,” CEO Scott Curtis said.

‘Brad, I've Got An Executive Order Here.' Little Talks Mask Mandates, Gubernatorial Authority

“We did some work Thursday night on the pros and cons of issuing a new EO (executive order) and a statement,” Little said.

‘Enough Is Enough.' Why Far-Right, Anti-Education Policies Don't Represent The Republican Party.

They were voted into office because of our own complacency of either not voting or not taking the time to learn who they were.

‘A Great Move Forward': New Transportation Funds Support Idaho Highway 16 Extension Project

“It isn’t ‘the how’ we got there; it’s that we got there that’s more important to me,” Little said.

Idaho Pursues That Most Elusive Quarry — Critical Race Theory

It might be good for us and our kids to reflect on the discriminatory treatment Idahoans have faced so we don't repeat that misconduct.

Pandemic Fallout: Idaho Health Department Responds To Need For Depression, Anxiety Resources

Federal funds will help with temporary staffing, gearing up for new suicide prevention hotline.