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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…
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.
Health experts: Idaho is entering 3rd coronavirus wave
Health experts: Idaho is entering 3rd coronavirus wave
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.
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Idaho tax revenues blow past expectations for August
Idaho tax revenues blow past expectations for August
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.
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.
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Idaho Labor Department sees another 7,500 jobless claims
Officials say another 7,500 laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week
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