The Latest Breaking News from Idaho

Idaho could pursue executions by firing squad. Here’s how much it would cost

BOISE, Idaho — The cost of implementing a bill that seeks to make the firing squad Idaho’s backup execution method has more than doubled since it was last reviewed by the state prisons system, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Lawmakers: Tennessee AG has legal concerns over abortion ban

Lawmakers say Tennessee’s top legal chief has voiced concerns about the legality of the state’s current abortion law

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

Idaho bill could bring back execution by firing squad

A new Idaho bill would bring back firing squads as the state struggles to obtain lethal injection chemicals

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

House where 4 University of Idaho students were slain will be demolished

BOISE, Idaho — A house near the University of Idaho campus where four students were found stabbed to death in a gruesome attack in November will be demolished, university officials said.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023

House where four Idaho students murdered to be torn down

Bryan Kohberger has been charged with the slayings after December arrest in Pennsylvania

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Commentary: Bringing back the firing squad in Idaho would expose barbarity of the death penalty

Taking the life of another human being is the most serious act imaginable, whether it’s a murderer taking the life of a victim or the state taking a life.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Bryan Kohberger had pictures on phone of one of four murdered University of Idaho students, report says

Bryan Kohberger, the Washington State University criminology student accused of murdering four undergraduates at the University of Idaho, had photos of one of the victims on his phone, according to a new report.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Idaho may criminalize mRNA vaccines

Anti-vax Republicans lawmakers are taking a page from abortion bans — and public health experts are worried

Salon · Feb 23, 2023

Idaho bill would bring back execution by firing squad

Idaho could bring back firing squads as a method of execution under legislation introduced by a panel of lawmakers Wednesday

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Idaho health system wants Ammon Bundy held in contempt of court, seeks $7.5 million in damages

BOISE, Idaho — St. Luke’s Health System has filed paperwork asking an Ada County judge to consider holding far-right leader Ammon Bundy in contempt of court — again.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023