Government + Politics

5/10/2026 1:11:42 AM

In North Idaho, contested GOP primary reignites Senate seat rivalry

North Idaho Primary: Key Senate Rematch Set to Reshape Local PoliticsFor the second time in as many election cycles, Republican voters in North Idaho are preparing for a high-stakes primary showdown o...

5/8/2026 3:20:03 PM

Three challengers vie to unseat Risch in Idaho’s Republican Senate primary

Idaho GOP Senate Primary Heats Up as Three Challengers Take on the IncumbentBOISE, Idaho — The race for a Idaho's seat in the U.S. Senate is gathering momentum. Three Republican challengers have offic...

4/29/2026 9:07:34 PM

US Supreme Court curbs racial redistricting, altering Voting Rights Act's grip

Supreme Court Narrows Racial Considerations in Congressional Redistricting, Potentially Weakening Voting Rights ActA landmark decision from the U.S. Supreme Court today imposes new, stringent limits o...

4/27/2026 1:03:29 AM

Appeals court orders Trump administration to reopen borders for asylum seekers.

Federal Appeals Court Orders Administration to Permit Asylum Seeker EntryA United States appeals court has ruled that the current administration must reinstate asylum access at the nation’s borders, u...

4/16/2026 1:13:19 AM

Idaho's Wild Lands to Get New Federal Management Strategy

U.S. Forest Service Shakes Up Western Management, Idaho to Fall Under New Regional Office A significant administrative shift within the U.S. Forest Service will see Idaho's vast national forest...

4/8/2026 9:18:45 PM

New Attacks Undermine Fragile US-Iran Truce in Gulf

Ceasefire Holds in Name Only as Gulf Skies Stay Lit with Attacks A fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Iran and the United States is facing its first major test, and showing significant cr...

4/8/2026 7:18:54 PM

Idaho's Immigration Debate: All Talk, No Action This Session

No Idaho Immigration Bills Survive Session, Leaving Policies UnchangedBOISE – The latest legislative session concluded without passing a single piece of immigration-related legislation, leaving the st...

4/2/2026 5:14:32 AM

Capitol arrests as activists rally to shield trans youth

Demonstrators Arrested at Idaho State Capitol Over Controversial Bill A series of protests at the Idaho State Capitol culminated in multiple arrests this week, as advocates rallied against a piece ...

5/8/2026 3:20:40 PM

Idaho locks $24M more from Purdue in new phase of opioid fight

Idaho Secures $24 Million in Latest Opioid Settlement PayoutThe Idaho Attorney General’s office has confirmed an additional $24 million payment from opioid manufacturer Endo International as part of m...

5/8/2026 3:19:44 PM

Company drops data center water bid—but quietly cracks door wider elsewhere

Developer Shelves Water Access Request, Signals Bigger Strategy AheadA proposed large-scale data center project has hit a procedural pause. The company behind the development recently withdrew its app...

4/29/2026 9:06:46 PM

National school choice super PAC zeros in on two Idaho legislative hopefuls

Out-of-State Group Pours Money into Idaho Legislative RacesA prominent national political action committee focused on school choice is now directing significant financial resources toward two primary ...

4/27/2026 1:02:30 AM

Trump's Washington dinner shooter left a manifesto detailing assassination plan

Suspect in Pre-Washington Press Dinner Shooting Left an Attested Manifesto, Investigators Scramble for MotivesRegional law enforcement officials confirmed Saturday that the individual believed open il...

4/15/2026 11:08:09 PM

Hidden Costs: States Keep Tax Break Impact on Data Centers Secret

Study Reveals Widespread Lack of Transparency on Data Center Tax Incentives A new national study has uncovered a significant gap in public accountability regarding the tax breaks offered to att...

4/8/2026 7:19:37 PM

Governor's Deadline Looms as Final Bills Await Decision

Governor Faces Final Week to Decide Fate of Remaining Legislation With the state legislature's session now concluded, the executive branch enters a critical phase. The governor has a final seven-da...

4/2/2026 5:14:58 AM

Idaho Lawmakers Tighten Rules on Controversial Library Content

Idaho Senate Advances Bill to Refine Library Material RestrictionsThe Idaho Senate has passed legislation intended to clarify a controversial 2023 law concerning the availability of certain materials ...

4/2/2026 5:14:04 AM

Conservative Lawmakers Push Mandatory Immigration Enforcement in Surprise Move

Idaho House Forces Through Stricter Immigration Enforcement Bill A contentious immigration bill took a dramatic turn in the Idaho Statehouse this week, as House lawmakers fundamentally reshaped...

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5/10/2026 9:19:43 PM

Dry and crisp overnight gives way to a cool, brilliantly sunny Sunday.

Dry Overnight, Cooler Start Leads Into a Bright SundayThe region is set for a calm evening ahead, with mostly clear skies driving temperatures downward overnight. Meteorologists note that while condit...

5/10/2026 9:19:10 PM

A cool but pleasant Sunday and Monday ahead of a rainy Tuesday

Pleasant Weather Expected Through Monday, Followed by Wet TuesdayA welcome shift in the forecast brings comfortable conditions for the start of the week, with a pleasant Sunday and Monday on tap befor...

5/10/2026 9:18:01 PM

Health Surprise Wrecks Ted Lunchou Calendar

Rep. Ted Lieu Criticizes GOP Judicial Ethics During Sunday InterviewDemocratic Representative Ted Lieu of California used a national platform on Sunday to issue a sharp critique of current judicial ov...