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Idaho Attorney General tells schools to ban 'Everyone is Welcome Here' signs
It seems not everyone is welcome in Idaho after the state's attorney general ordered schools to prohibit signs that read “Everyone is Welcome Here" under a new state law. H.B. 41, which went into effect July 1, bans the display of banners or flags...

Search for Travis Decker leads authorities to Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest
Federal authorities have mobilized a multi-agency search operation following a possible sighting of Travis Decker. CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. — Federal authorities have mobilized a multi-agency search operation in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest...

This Niche Lakewood Law Firm Has Been Pushing Trump’s Agenda for Decades. Do Conservatives Still Need It?
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Like any attorney worth his wing tips, William Trachman understands the importance of telling a good story. As general counsel for the Mountain States Legal...

Search for suspect Travis Decker underway in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest
Several law enforcement agencies have begun searching Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest for Travis Caleb Decker, who is a suspect in the disappearance and death of his three children, after law enforcement officials received a tip that Decker may...

Mike Simpson shares patriotic messages and outlines political agenda on social media
Congressman Mike Simpson, representing Idaho's 2nd district since 1999, shared a series of tweets over the Independence Day weekend. The congressman, who has served in Congress for over two decades and previously in the Idaho House of...

Can Idaho Improve Its Bottom-Ranked Internet Speeds?
(TNS) — We’ve all been there, watching that endless circular loading symbol on our device screens. Downloading something onto your phone or trying to open a webpage on your laptop can take what seems like an eternity. And in Idaho, it...

APC begins sale of nomination forms for NASS bye-elections
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced sale of expression of interest and nomination forms to conduct the primaries for next month’s bye-elections into the State and National Assembly. The Independent National...

Officials contact campers after possible Travis Decker sighting in Idaho
FAIRFIELD, Idaho — In response to the potential sighting, U.S. Marshals and Forest Service officers began checking every camper, cabin, and campsite in the area. "The law enforcement personnel have been calm and cool," said Nick Yuri, who was...

A political statement masquerading as a legal opinion must be called out
Please believe me, I have tried to limit my criticism of Attorney General Raul Labrador. But, as a former Idaho AG for 8 years, I know the importance of providing sound legal advice to state entities. When the Idaho AG issues an obvious political...

Prepare for Some Of The World’s Scariest Reptiles To Be In Idaho
Lots of crazy and fun events come from all over the Treasure Valley. From Monster Jam to raves the fun activities that the Treasure Valley has to offer are endless. There is nothing too unexpected when it comes to special events here but this one...

New anguish for Idaho victim Kaylee Goncalves' family that's left her dad 'looking as bad as the prosecutor'
The grieving family of an Idaho murder victim is trying to return more than $85,000 of trial travel donations after killer Bryan Kohberger entered a plea deal many deemed unjust. Kaylee Goncalves' father wants to give back every penny raised for...

Nuclear reactors smaller than a semi truck to be tested in Idaho
The new nuclear age of small modular reactors may not have materialized yet, but that's not stopping the US Department of Energy from getting to work on even smaller, more modular reactors with a couple of new commercial partners. Earlier this...

Fugitive dad accused of killing 3 daughters may have been seen in Idaho
The Army veteran accused of killing his three daughters in Washington state and disappearing into the wilderness for weeks may have been spotted in an Idaho forest, federal authorities said. The person believed to be Travis Decker, 32, was seen in...

Culver’s in Ammon and Idaho Falls is serving discounted menu items on Tuesday. Here’s why
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on July 8, 2023. IDAHO FALLS – Frontier Credit Union is partnering with Culver’s in Idaho Falls and Ammon for the fourth annual Arlene Walker Day on July 8. Walker, who passed away in 2021 at age...

Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care
Editor’s note: This report examines the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the federal right to abortion three years ago. Of all the outcomes Rachel Castor could have predicted from Idaho’s abortion ban, her teenage son...

5-year-old Idaho Falls girl killed in Island Park crash after July 4 parade
ISLAND PARK – Five-year-old Catherine Cooper of Idaho Falls was the sole fatality in a July 4th crash near Island Park that injured six members of her family. Catherine is being remembered for her bright spirit, playful sense of humor, and deep...
Idaho Fireworks Debate Sparks Conversation On Safety And Legality
Thank goodness the Fourth of July season is over. It's not that we don't love America and the endless patriotic displays of American flags throughout the country, but some folks take it too far. Are you a person who engages in the popular but...

Triple Murder Suspect Reportedly Seen Near Idaho Campground
The suspect in a triple murder case out of Washington State involving three young sisters has reportedly been seen near a popular Idaho campground over the weekend. A father and former military veteran whose DNA was reportedly linked to a crime...

House Bye-Election: Omosede emerges APC consensus candidate for Ovia
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA The political atmosphere in Ovia (North-East and South-West) Federal Constituency of Edo State shifted on Monday, as stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) unanimously adopted Hon. Omosede Igbinedion as the party’s...

Idaho Can’t Escape High Gas Prices
We’re paying dearly for fuel. Last Friday, I read where the national average for gasoline was $3.14 a gallon. Then I went out for a drive to pick up groceries and spotted a price of $3.39 for unleaded regular. I can tell you that the higher cost...