Idaho
Trump's Grip on Party Threatened By 'Real-World Problems': GOP PAC Head
"We have real-world problems, not political problems," said Jennifer Ellis, whose PAC delivered a blow to a Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate in Idaho.
Trump-Backed Candidate Who Said Christ Would 'Reign in Idaho' Loses Primary
Janice McGeachin has been arguably the most extreme candidate that the former president has endorsed in the midterms.
Trump's Sway Tested in Primaries Across Country as Dr. Oz Behind in PA
The GOP Senate race in Pennsylvania remained too close to call, as Trump's endorsement had mixed results in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
Vets Find Tennis Ball Stuck in Stomach of Dog Who Refused to Eat for 5 Days
Guss is a Border Collie—a breed often associated with being obsessed with chewing (and sometimes swallowing) tennis balls.
Yellowstone Region Hit by 1,000 More Earthquakes in 2021 Than in 2020
According to a report, 2,773 earthquakes were documented in and around Yellowstone National Park in 2021.
Lori Vallow Ruled Mentally Competent, to Face Murder Trial in Kids' Deaths
Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, have been accused of killing her two children and his former wife.
Idaho Bill Allowing Families to Sue Doctors for Abortion Signed by Governor
Brad Little announced his signing of a bill that models itself on Texas's controversial abortion bill on Wednesday.
Trump-Backed McGeachin Stands by Appearance at 'White Nationalist' Event
Republicans faced backlash for attending the conference, which was organized by Nick Fuentes—who the Anti-Defamation League labeled a "white supremacist."
Far-Right Activist Ammon Bundy's Group Doxes Judge, Encourages Protests
The independent Idaho gubernatorial candidate released a video message himself voicing support for the protests.
Minimum Wage Workers Spend Nearly Hour of Pay on Gas Just Getting to Work
In some states, costs are offset by higher minimum wages or steady gas prices, but for workers in places like Idaho, commuting has its own price tag.
Fox Host Confronts Republican for Voting Against Ukraine Aid: 'Defend That'
Many GOP senators criticized the lack of time they were given to review the bill that provided funding for a range of different government priorities.
Man and Dog Chased, Stomped on by Moose During Hike
"This encounter serves as an important reminder to all trail users to be aware of your surroundings...and to know the proper course of action when encountering wildlife like moose," the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said.
Idaho Trans Bill Makes it Illegal to Take Teens Out of State for Treatment
If HB 675 is enacted, the legislation will make it a felony to provide gender care to transgender youth, including hormones.
Yellowstone Wolves Appear to Be Adapting to Climate Change
A study comparing present-day wolves in Yellowstone with Alaskan wolves 50 years ago suggests their behavior and feeding habits may be changing.
Hundreds of Yellowstone Bison Are About To Be Slaughtered
Between 600 and 900 animals will be hunted or moved out of the park with the help of Native American tribes to keep their numbers to a manageable level.
Community College Basketball Announcer Fired After Hurling Racist Remark
Both teams involved in the game released statements condemning the comments.
Bundy Drops Republican Party, Will Run as Independent in Idaho Gov Race
The confrontational anti-government activist made a full break with the party that had already been uneasy with his presence.
Cops Brave Icy Waters to Rescue Woman Who Crashed Her Car Into Frozen Pond
The woman was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after officers pulled her out of her vehicle.
Mother of Baby on Life Support With COVID Asks People To Protect Themselves
"All I could do is sit there and cry. I couldn't breathe, I just cried," said the seven-week-old baby's mother, Carli Valentine.
College President Points to Study to Show Students Not Being Indoctrinated
The University of Idaho's president said a $500,000 budget cut to remove "social justice programming" was unsubstantiated and based on a "false narrative."
GOP Officials Demand Mike Lindell End False Election Claims About Idaho
The Idaho Republicans sent the MyPillow founder a $6,000 bill to cover the cost of an election review conducted to disprove the election lies.
'King-Lee' Day Celebrated by States That Don't Recognize Just MLK Day
King's birthday will be observed as a federal holiday on Monday, but it won't be called by the same name in every state.
Radioactive Waste That Would Fill 5 Olympic-Sized Pools Shipped From Idaho
The U.S. Department of Energy said radioactive waste from the Idaho National Laboratory has been shipped to sites in Nevada and New Mexico since 2009.
Woman Says She Was Thrown 8 Feet After Truck Crashed Into Her Bedroom Wall
A couple has been arrested and charged in connection to the crash, with a court appearance scheduled for January 25.
Record Idaho Budget Surplus Has Democrats and GOP Arguing About What to Do
Some Republicans have said that they'll suggest tax cuts, while Democrats have listed affordable child care and housing among their priorities.
1,100 Backlogged Rape Kits Found in 2016 Audit Have Been Tested: Officials
State Senator Melissa Wintrow said finishing the testing "sends a really powerful message" to sexual assault victims that their claims are taken seriously.
Sheriff Accused of Assaulting Youth Leader Must Cede Guns, Can Keep Job
The sheriff allegedly pulled the youth leader out of a car by her hair, pointed his handgun at her head and yelled profanities at her.
Which States Aren't Budging on Minimum Wage as Half the Country Bumps Up
By 2022, California will pay minimum wage workers $15 an hour—more than double the pay of their counterparts in 20 other states.
Idaho Signs on to Massive Nationwide Opioid Settlement, Expects up to $119M
Cities and counties in Idaho joined the state for the nationwide opioid settlement and brought the previous state settlement of $65 million up to $119 million.
Prison Legal News Magazine Publisher Sues Idaho Jail for Censorship
Publisher Human Rights Defense Center assists prisoners that are seeking legal redress for human rights violations they experience while incarcerated.