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Updated 1 year, 8 months ago

Door-to-door scammers offer illegit paving services

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about individuals and companies going door-to-door offering p…

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Idaho gov urges 'personal responsibility' as COVID spreads

Little said personal responsibility, not a statewide mandate, remains the best way to reduce the burden on hospitals and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Health experts: Idaho is entering 3rd coronavirus wave

Health experts: Idaho is entering 3rd coronavirus wave

Updated 3 years, 5 months ago
In-person meetings canceled, but Idaho’s online college fair open to all

The online fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1.

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online

Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Idaho tax revenues blow past expectations for August

Idaho tax revenues blow past expectations for August

Updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Colleges confront student parties during pandemic

BOISE (AP) — Boise State University has suspended three fraternities for reportedly having large gatherings that officials fear could contribute to the spread of coronavirus.

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Lottery returns $55.5M to benefit Idaho’s public schools

The Idaho Lottery has announced a $55,500,000 dividend to Idaho/s residents. Including this year’s dividend, the Idaho Lottery has now returned $961.5 million since it began in July 1989.

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
Idaho could see $405M surplus amid pandemic

Idaho could be on track to finish the fiscal year with $405 million in surplus tax revenue in spite of the pandemic's economic toll if a new forecast holds true

Updated 3 years, 7 months ago
As mask rules get tighter in U.S. West, opposition gets loud

A Montana county became the latest battleground in the debate over face masks after residents pushed back against stricter rules in a virtual face-off with loc…

Updated 3 years, 8 months ago
Supreme Court asked to allow online initiative signatures

A group that wants Idaho to count online signatures during the coronavirus pandemic for an education funding initiative for the November ballot says the U.S. Supreme Court should reject Gov. Brad Little’s request t…

Updated 3 years, 8 months ago
Panhandle declines mask mandate, tables vote

A motion by the Panhandle Health District board of health to mandate masks failed to come to a vote, as no other member would second the motion to require resi…

Updated 3 years, 8 months ago
BPA releases multi-pronged plan to mitigate wildfire risks in region

The Bonneville Power Administration has released a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan that lays out how it will keep its lines and other equipment from starting fires as well as how it will safely operate and c…

Updated 3 years, 10 months ago
Idaho Labor Department sees another 7,500 jobless claims

Officials say another 7,500 laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week

Updated 3 years, 11 months ago
Idaho governor announces phased plan to begin reopening

Gov. Brad Little has announced a plan for restoring normal activity in Idaho and recovering from the economic impact caused by the coronavirus