

World Jul 06

In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline pending an environmental review. The decision represents a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Also, Chicago suffered one of its bloodiest…
Nation Apr 15

Two civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's new law banning transgender women from competing in women's sports, the first such law in the nation.
By Keith Ridler, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09

They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated. But in a wildfire, thousands of firefighters will be summoned to work in close quarters for…
By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Nation Apr 01

The earthquake was centered 73 miles (118 kilometers) northeast of Meridian, near the rural mountain town of Stanley. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
By Associated Press
Mar 25

By Associated Press
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the order Wednesday, saying it would remain in effect for 21 days.
Mar 11

By Associated Press
Democrats in Idaho are using a primary for the first time. They used a caucus in 2016 to pick Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nominee.
Mar 28

By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press
One dealer held a "Viking funeral" for his last bump stock, pouring a can of beer on it and then melting it down with a flamethrower.
Dec 13

Mary Daly dropped out of high school and ended up as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. As a part of our weekly series Making Sense, Paul Solman travels with Daly to Boise, Idaho, where through a…
Jul 03

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Monday evening roughly 1,500 people turned out at a vigil honoring members of refugee families targeted in the stabbing.
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