Idaho Press

01/25/2025

Idaho State and the Meridian-based Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) are poised to sign another joint agreement.

Originally published Jan. 21 on IdahoEdNews.org.

01/25/2025

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, acknowledging a change in direction at the federal level, reasserted that the city would remain committed to its values of affordable housing, supporting homeless organizations and pursuing clean energy.

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, acknowledging a broad change in direction at the federal level, reasserted that the city would remain committed to its values of bolstering affordable housing opportunity, supporting

01/25/2025

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01/25/2025

Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans.

BOISE — Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans.

01/24/2025

One familiar name — plus a few more — represent Idaho among this year's James Beard award semifinalists.

Idaho sees multiple representatives in this year’s James Beard award nominations.

01/24/2025

The first town hall is on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Boise residents looking to voice their concerns and desires for their respective communities will soon be able to speak with their representative directly.

01/24/2025

A legislative work group on DEI has voted to recommend a bill prohibiting DEI in several aspects of higher education.

BOISE — A legislative work group on DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, wrapped up its work Thursday as it voted to recommend a bill prohibiting DEI in higher education activities,

01/24/2025

Boise's abnormal winter has brought less low-elevation snow but deeper snow in the mountains. Ample precipitation could arrive in the area soon.

Weeks of frigid temperatures and lagging precipitation are expected to be on the way out as February approaches.

01/23/2025

Idaho lawmakers will consider significantly reducing income taxes this year, resulting in an anticipated $253 million reduction in revenue — with more tax cuts on the way.

BOISE — Idaho lawmakers will consider significantly reducing income taxes this year, resulting in an anticipated $253 million reduction in revenue — with more tax cuts on the way.

01/23/2025

Hundreds of refugees scheduled to come to Idaho this year will no longer be settled on schedule.

Originally published Jan. 22 on KTVB.COM.

01/23/2025

If Kohberger's attorneys are successful, it could throw a major wrench in the prosecution's case before trial starts in August.

BOISE — Attorneys for a man charged with murder in connection with the killings of four University of Idaho students are asking a judge to throw out most of the

01/23/2025

The park, called Kaixo Corner, is named after the Basque word that means welcome and hello. It is the first Basque-named park in Boise.

BOISE — On Wednesday, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean revealed the name of a new park coming to downtown Boise.

01/23/2025

The resolution calls upon the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges and “restore the natural definition of marriage, a union of one man and one woman.”

BOISE — Idaho lawmakers have advanced a resolution rejecting the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling to nationally legalize same-sex marriage.

01/23/2025

The Idaho Supreme Court issued its ruling on Interfaith Sanctuary’s relocation Wednesday, arguing city council acted improperly in the approval.

01/23/2025

Donald Trump has issued more than 1,500 Jan. 6-related pardons upon resuming the presidency, but Boise’s own Pam Hemphill says she has no interest in accepting hers.

Donald Trump has issued more than 1,500 Jan. 6-related pardons upon resuming the presidency, but Boise’s own Capitol rioter says she has no interest in accepting hers.

01/22/2025

The project had become one of Idaho’s most debated topics among politicians, ranchers, environmentalists and the Japanese-American community.

Originally published Jan. 22 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.

01/22/2025

The law includes penalties for using the funds for ineligible expenses but no requirements around curriculum or educational outcomes.

BOISE — Lawmakers introduced an anticipated private school choice tax credit bill Wednesday morning.