The Latest Breaking News from Boise

Will heartbeat abortion ban take effect amid lawsuit? What the Idaho Supreme Court ruled

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday denied an Idaho attorney general request to vacate the stay on the state’s heartbeat abortion law, further delaying implementation of the new law.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022

Which GOP faction won the Idaho primary? Establishment, far-right candidates trade losses

BOISE, Idaho — Traditional Idaho Republicans won most top races in Tuesday’s GOP primary, while the far-right-wing of the party gained ground in other areas, especially the Senate, setting up new power structures that may reshape the Republican Party.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022

After found guilty of rape, former Idaho lawmaker wants new trial or acquittal

BOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, who was convicted of rape in April, has requested for his case to be acquitted or retried, according to court documents obtained by The Idaho Statesman.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022

After targeted protests, GOP senators say home addresses should not be public

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho’s U.S. senators have proposed a bill they say would limit targeted protests at the homes of elected officials.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Hospital sues Ammon Bundy, others involved in Boise protests over child welfare case

BOISE, Idaho — St. Luke’s Health System has filed a lawsuit against far-right Idaho gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy and others involved in a slew of protests in March related to a child protective services case — protests that prompted the hospital to go on lockdown.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

How rare is Boise’s May snow? It’s happened only a few times in more than 100 years

Boise residents woke up in a winter wonderland on Monday, with a May snowstorm dropping heavy flakes across the Treasure Valley in what experts say was a rare event.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

In Boise visit, Bureau of Land Management director says we’ll ‘fight back’ on megafires

BOISE, Idaho — The director of the Bureau of Land Management visited Boise last week to learn about fuel breaks and visit the National Interagency Fire Center as the agency works toward gaining a handle on the cycle of megafires.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

After Roe decision, Idaho lawmakers may consider restricting abortion pills

BOISE, Idaho — As Idahoans plan for a future without abortion rights, a leading Republican in the Idaho House would support holding hearings on legislation banning abortion pills and morning-after pills.

Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022

‘Nowhere to go’: Eviction of 11 Latino families sheds light on Ketchum housing crunch

BOISE, Idaho — Enrique De la Cruz has lived in Ketchum for 15 years with his wife, daughter and adult son.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

Idaho water officials issue emergency drought declaration for majority of state

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Water Resources on Friday issued an emergency drought declaration for all but 10 of the state’s 44 counties.

Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022