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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The majority of public schools in Idaho have not adopted new policies on gender identity and gender expression protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Only a handful of public school boards have rejected the proposed guidelines — submitted for the first time this year by the Idaho School Board Association — but many more have not even considered the issue.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Two grizzly bear cubs have been released near Yellowstone National Park after being captured near an Idaho town. The Post Register reports that biologists captured two male yearlings near Chester on Thursday and determined they were healthy enough to be released. The 13-year-old mother bear was euthanized after raiding apple trees in the area.
IDAHO CITY, Idaho (AP) — A wildfire burning about 40 miles northeast of Boise has destroyed three homes and forced the evacuation of dozens of additional homes. Idaho Department of Lands officials say the 4-square-mile fire that started Saturday afternoon was initially contained to a small area but strong winds caused it to spread Sunday. Smoke from the fire has settled in the more densely populated Boise area.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A trial has been scheduled for a man accused of threatening a Lemhi County sheriff with a loaded rifle earlier this year. The Post Register reports rancher Blair Kauer pleaded not guilty in July. Sheriff Lynn Bowerman shot at Kauer during the incident, striking him in the wrist.
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