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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 GOP chair arrested for stalking estranged wife
BOISE (AP) — Authorities say the former Idaho Republican Party chairman was arrested Thursday for stalking his estranged wife, though Jonathan Parker’s lawyer claims it was a “grand misunderstanding.”
SDE department focuses on student-centered learning
The State Department of Education has re-imagined its academics department with an infusion of mastery education principles and teams organized by district size, not subject matter.
Idaho Fish and Game kill problem grizzly in eastern Idaho
ISLAND PARK (AP) — Idaho officials say they shot and killed a grizzly bear in eastern Idaho that had become habituated to humans and posed a threat to public safety.
Dig fails to find missing woman
NAMPA (AP) — An attempt to find the remains of a woman missing for 54 years by digging up the floor of a southwestern Idaho school district office failed to find anything.
Idaho Democrats hear call for unity
CALDWELL (AP) — Idaho Democrats marked the start of their annual state convention with plenty of first-time attendees and remarks from gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan.
NRA president aims to double gun lobby membership
POCATELLO (AP) — Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North announced Friday that his top goal as the next president of the National Rifle Association is to double the membership of the powerful gun lobby that currently stands …
Tax cuts, health care highlight session
The Idaho Legislature wound down to a close last week. Here are some key takeaways:
Horse racing, or nothing but horse manure?
By RALPH BARTHOLDT
Rally calls on legislators to fill Medicaid gap
BOISE — After years of the Medicaid gap population being left largely uninsured, some Idahoans are taking direct action to try to make lawmakers listen.
Trespass bill debated
BOISE — A bill increasing penalties for trespassing passed an Idaho Senate panel and was sent for amendments after nearly two-and-a-half hours of debate March …
Senate OKs Child Protective Act
BOISE — The “Child Protective Act,” or “Foster Care Improvement Act” passed an Idaho House panel March 15 with unanimous support. A trailer bill, appropriating…
House OKs 'Stand Your Ground' law
By KYLE PFANNENSTIEL
JFAC OKs funds to repair P. Lake
BOISE — The Idaho Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee voted Feb. 27 to fund repairs to Priest Lake, following Gov. Butch Otter’s recommendation.
'Stand Your Ground' bill headed to Idaho House
By KYLE PFANNENSTIEL
Panel advances bill to fund family planning services
BOISE — A bill funding family planning services for low-income women cleared an Idaho House panel on a 9-3 vote Feb. 28.