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Conservative Washington lawmaker strikes back at critics
Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 10:31am
A Republican lawmaker from Washington is striking back at critics who say he should resign for appearing to support spying on political opponents.
Democrats criticize GOP state rep for chats about spying
Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 1:49pm
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and other state Democrats are criticizing a conservative state representative for appearing to support spying on political opponents.
Idaho, Utah passengers had possible hepatitis A exposure
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 8:48am
Health officials in Idaho say anyone who used an on-board restroom during a Greyhound bus trip from Salt Lake City to Boise on April 10 might have been exposed to hepatitis A.
Wolf population declining in Yellowstone National Park
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 2:25pm
Officials say Yellowstone National Park's gray wolf population has dropped to about 80 wolves — less than half of the highest population mark in the park.
Idaho Ed Board approves tuition hikes at 4-year institutions
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 8:54am
Students attending any of Idaho's four-year colleges or universities will pay several hundred dollars more next year under a newly approved tuition hike.
Idaho vacates order forcing landowners into oil leases
Keith Ridler, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 11:03am
Idaho officials have vacated an order forcing landowners to sell their natural gas and oil to an energy company following a ruling from a federal judge who found Idaho officials violated the U.S. Constitution.
Grand Targhee resort in Wyoming plans new lifts, terrain
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 9:24am
Grand Targhee Resort in northwest Wyoming is proposing an expansion that would increase its skiable acreage by 50% but retain its low-key atmosphere.
Federal appeals court overturns Idaho wolf-killing ruling
Keith Ridler, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 9:15am
A federal appeals court has overturned a U.S. District Court's dismissal of a lawsuit by environmental groups challenging a federal agency's killing of wolves in Idaho.
Idaho, Oregon reach agreement on hydroelectric project
Keith Ridler, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 12:06pm
Idaho and Oregon have reached an agreement on a hydroelectric project on the Snake River that requires an Idaho utility to spend about $312 million on water quality and habitat improvements.
AG reviews proposed minimum wage, medical pot initiatives
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 10:33am
The Idaho attorney general's office has completed reviews of proposed minimum wage and medical marijuana initiatives intended for the state ballot in the November 2020 general election.
Conservation groups ask judge to halt Trump drilling plan
Keith Ridler, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 2:30pm
Four conservation groups have asked a judge to block a Trump administration plan allowing drilling, mining and other activities in seven Western states they say will harm sage grouse.
Legal filings contend principal sexually harassed students
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 1:38pm
Two females have filed legal documents against a western Idaho school district contending a high school principal sexually harassed them at the school while they were students and district officials failed to act.
Idaho school district settles sex discrimination case
Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 12:05pm
An Idaho school district and a girl who sued after she was sexually assaulted by an older student reached a settlement hours after sending a jury to deliberate in the federal case.
Old railroad in Montana will be converted into pathway
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 3:28pm
A nine-mile (14.5-kilometer) stretch of abandoned railroad in southwest Montana will be resurrected to once again carry Yellowstone National Park-area tourists.
Bicyclist riding on Idaho highway dies after Jeep hits him
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 1:49pm
Idaho State Police say a bicyclist was killed in a crash.
Hunting, fewer pups, disease reduce Wyoming wolf population
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 11:44am
Biologists estimate the overall Wyoming wolf population at 286 this year, which is down 61 animals from a year ago.
Boise nonprofit offers homes made of steel containers
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 10:59am
A Boise nonprofit will begin accepting applications for families that want to live in one of four affordable houses made of steel shipping containers.
Idaho unemployment rate holds steady at 2.9%
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 1:42pm
Idaho's unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in March, the same as the previous month.
