Experts warn that drought will impact Northwest this summer
Drought is expected to impact much of the Pacific Northwest this summer, including areas in eastern Washington, southern Oregon and southern Idaho, according to climatology and water officials.
2022 midterm elections: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries
Voters in several states will test former President Donald Trump’s sway again Tuesday — including Pennsylvania, where he’s endorsed celebrity Dr. Oz for U.S. Senate.
Idaho Lt. Gov. push to eliminate incest, rape exceptions to abortion law
McGeachin on Monday demanded that Republican Gov. Brad Little call a special legislative session
Father and son sentenced for illegally killing grizzly bear, leading to cub’s death
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
WA drug trafficker with cartel ties sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison
47-year-old Julio Leal Parra of Benton City has been sentenced to 191 months in federal prison for leading and organizing a drug trafficking conspiracy with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law
Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas statute banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Last week, Washington state prohibited Texas-style abortion lawsuits.
Capitol rioter from Idaho gets 4 years in prison for attacking police
An Idaho man who hit a police officer with a pipe as part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last year was sentenced Friday to more than four years in federal prison.
Gov. Inslee stands firm on gas tax despite complaints by west coast governors
Gov. Inslee is not backing down from an excise tax that would be levied against importers of gasoline produced in Washington, despite complaints by the Governors of Alaska, Idaho and Oregon.
Senate panel introduces bill banning most abortions in Idaho
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — before many people know they are pregnant — by allowing extended family members of the patient to sue any doctor that performs one.
U.S. close to finishing buried nuke waste cleanup at Idaho site
Officials say the lengthy project to dig up radioactive waste buried beneath the Idaho National Laboratory is nearly finished.
Idaho murder suspect charged with cannibalism; believed eating victim could 'cure his brain,’ authorities say
An Idaho man accused of killing a 70-year-old man is now charged with cannibalism and allegedly said he believed that eating the victim could "cure his brain," according to court documents.
Idaho state trooper nearly rammed by pickup truck while helping stranded motorist: dashcam video
An Idaho trooper was hospitalized after he jumped over a concrete barrier on the I-84 in Meridian to dodge the path of a vehicle during a six-car collision on Wednesday
Library book returned after 110 years in Idaho
The Boise Public Library is letting its patrons know that it's never too late to return a library book.
Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
Police: Woman allegedly stole items off body of victim killed in Idaho mall shooting
Authorities allege a 54-year-old woman stole items from the body of a security guard killed during a Boise mall shooting.
Senators urge emergency protections for wolves in US West
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday urged the Biden administration to enact emergency protections for gray wolves in the U.S. West in response to Republican-backed state laws that make it easier to kill the predators.
Boise mall shooting: Victims, suspected gunman identified
Authorities have identified the suspect in a Boise, Idaho mall shooting as 27-year-old Jacob Bergquist.
Idaho mall shooting: 2 dead, 4 injured, suspect in custody, Boise police say
Police in Boise, Idaho, say two people were killed and four injured in a shooting at a shopping mall.
Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Idaho man jailed for role in Nevada ranch standoff suing US
An Idaho man who served more than four years in federal custody for his part in an armed 2014 standoff against federal agents near states’ rights figure Cliven Bundy’s Nevada ranch is suing the U.S. government and prosecutors for damages.