Transgender athlete drops challenge to Idaho women’s sports law

Mother of deceased infant in Idaho Safe Haven Box takes plea deal

Angel Newberry was 18 when she secretly gave birth to a baby girl. The next day, the baby was found dead in a Safe Haven Baby Box in Blackfoot. BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho — Months after a baby was found dead in an Idaho Safe Haven Baby Box, the mother...

Here’s how to weigh in on Idaho’s cuts to Medicaid’s doctor pay rates

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is accepting public comments on recent pay rate cuts for health care providers who treat Medicaid patients. Last month, the state health agency announced it would cut Medicaid reimbursement rates for all...

Searching for work in Idaho? Employers to attend Boise job fair Thursday.

The State of Idaho Department of Labor in Boise on March 23, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) Employers seeking workers will be available at a hiring event next week in Boise, the Idaho Department of Labor announced in a news release....

Peter Murphy and Jason Mercier: New federal school choice law is a historic breakthrough for children

The old saying that states are the “laboratories of democracy” was apt in the passing of the new federal school choice law as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” enacted in early July. The school choice provisions in this landmark legislation...

Idaho Attorney General's Office Completes Review of Victor Perez Shooting

The following is a news release from the Idaho Attorney General's Office: Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that his office has completed its review of the April 5, 2025, officer-involved shooting in Pocatello that resulted in the tragic...

Idaho introduces new high school elective focused on Western civilization

The Idaho State Board of Education established new standards for a high school history elective on Western civilization, which could be in classrooms in 2026. BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho State Board of Education approved new standards for high school...

The consequences of privatizing VA medical care — especially in Idaho — would be severe

My name is Raymond O’Dell. I am a Boise resident, a veteran and I receive my medical care at the Boise VA. For some time now there has been an effort by the federal government to privatize veterans’ health care. If you’ve been watching the news,...

Idaho’s unemployment rate increases to 3.7% in July

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased between June and July, from 3.6% to 3.7% July’s labor force decreased by 451 people to 1,010,133 while the labor force participation rate – the percentage of people 16 years or older who are...

Amid 2027 Pressure, Jonathan Carpets Politicians, Says ‘I’ve Witnessed Lot Of Betrayals’

September 05, (THEWILL) — As pressure mounts on former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race, the ex-Bayelsa governor has decried the culture of betrayal and dishonesty in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking in Benin City...

Idaho attorney general says officers who fatally shot intellectually disabled teen won’t be charged

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Sep 03, 2025 • 3 minute read Article content By Martha Bellisle Four Idaho police officers who fatally shot an autistic, nonverbal teenage boy who was holding a knife on the other side of...

Senators introduce bill seeking repeal of DC policing reform law

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and other Senate Republicans in introducing the CLEAN D.C. Act, a bill aimed at repealing the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 passed by the...

Idaho officers won't face charges in fatal shooting of teen with autism

POCATELLO, Idaho — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador's office said it will not seek criminal charges against four Pocatello police officers who shot a nonverbal teenager with autism, who later died, while responding to a call in April. "The...

Idaho Attorney General says officers will not be charged in the shooting death of autistic teen in Pocatello

BOISE, Idaho — On Wednesday, the Attorney General (AG) for the State of Idaho, Raúl Labrador, announced that state prosecutors will not pursue criminal charges against the officers who were involved in the shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez of...

Idaho attorney general says officers who fatally shot intellectually disabled teen won't be charged

Four Idaho police officers who fatally shot an autistic, nonverbal teenage boy who was holding a knife on the other side of a chain-link fence in April were justified in their actions and will not face criminal charges, the state attorney general...

Idaho’s veterans deserve our best

Idaho’s veterans fought and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. While we can never fully repay the debt we owe them, we must do everything in our power to support them and honor their service. Many veterans and military families face serious...

Idaho Attorney General’s Office won’t charge officers who shot & killed Pocatello teen

POCATELLO, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The four officers involved in the shooting death of 17-year-old Victor Perez back in April will not be charged, according to a release from the Office of Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador. On April 5, 2025,...

Jonathan: Nigerian Politics Dominated By Traitors, Liars

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday said that Nigeria’s political atmosphere is full of betrayals and lies. Jonathan stated this in Benin City during the 70th birthday ceremony of his former Chief of Staff and former...

Boise Police 2025 Bronco Game Day Reminders

Boise State football is back, and the Boise Police Department (BPD) is reminding fans to plan ahead for a safe and fun game day experience. Whether you’re cheering from inside Albertsons Stadium or celebrating nearby, please keep these guidelines...

Nigerian Politics is About Liars, Betrayals - Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of his former Chief of Staff and ex-Edo State Deputy Governor, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe, in Benin City on September 4, 2025, described Nigeria’s political environment as...