‘A white nationalist pyramid scheme’: how Patriot Front recruits young members The rightwing group’s workings resemble a media production company more than a classic neo-Nazi group, researchers say The Guardian - US · Sep 2, 2022
Washington State vs Idaho Prediction, Game Preview Washington State vs Idaho game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 1 game on Saturday, September 3 USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 1, 2022
Former Idaho state lawmaker sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping intern ‘I hope he rots in pieces behind those cold metal bars,’ former legislative intern says The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Some abortion bans put patients, doctors at risk in emergencies Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, emergency health care providers in states that ban abortion have had to make wrenching legal and ethical judgments before treating a pregnant woman whose health or life may be in peril. Tribune News Service · Sep 1, 2022
Former Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger sentenced to at least 8 years in prison for raping intern BOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger — who rarely expressed any emotion during the hour sentencing — listened as a district judge sentenced him to spend at least the next eight years in prison after raping a legislative intern last year. Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022
Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years' prison for rape A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Amid drought, Idaho water wars threaten to restart as negotiators seek compromise BOISE, Idaho — Behind closed doors, furious negotiations are taking place to keep the peace between canal irrigators in the Magic Valley and groundwater irrigators in Eastern Idaho as the drought that has gripped the West rears its head in the Gem State. Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022
Courts Split on Whether the Feds Can Overturn These State Abortion Bans Plus: "Reparations" for the news industry, the disappearance of starter homes, and more... Reason · Aug 26, 2022
Ex-Idaho lawmaker convicted of rape was denied a retrial. He’ll be sentenced next week BOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger’s motion to retry or acquit his rape conviction has been denied by 4th District Judge Michael Reardon. Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022
A wave of anti-abortion ‘trigger’ laws are now in effect. More are coming Two months after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v Wade, abortion is outlawed in 12 states and more than 20 million women have lost access to care, Alex Woodward reports The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Four more Republican-led US states ban almost all abortions Additional ‘trigger laws’ that automatically ban abortion are set to go into effect in numerous US states this week. Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2022
Slew of trigger laws kick in as three more US states ban abortions Women in Tennessee, Texas and Idaho will lose access and in certain cases doctors will be punished for performing procedure The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2022
Federal judge grants Department of Justice request to partially block Idaho abortion ban A federal judge on Wednesday granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to block Idaho from enforcing its abortion ban in emergency situations. Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022
Federal judge blocks part of Idaho's near-total abortion ban in win for DOJ The state "must yield to conflicting federal law" when it comes to abortions in medical emergencies, the judge wrote in his ruling. Axios · Aug 25, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022 Federal judge blocks Idaho’s abortion ban for medical emergencies after Justice Department lawsuit Biden administration wins first post-Roe court challenge to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, a day after a federal judge blocked enforcement in Texas
The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2022 Idaho librarian resigns over ‘atmosphere of extremism’ and ‘intimidation tactics’ Library director resigns after a group of enraged parents pressured local school board members to ban books on LGBTQ themes
InsideEVs · Aug 24, 2022 Watch Rivian R1T Drive Into Idaho's Bear Lake To Launch Boat The owner did his homework first, choosing a beach with hard sand and without mud; he also made sure not to exceed the R1T's 42 inches of maximum fording depth.
Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022 Idaho Supreme Court rules for governor’s authority on clemency decision in execution case BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the governor maintains the authority to reject a clemency decision to reduce a prisoner’s sentence by the state’s parole board, in turn restarting a longtime death row inmate’s execution process.
WEKU · Aug 23, 2022 Two months after the Dobbs ruling, new abortion bans are taking hold A cascade of new abortion restrictions known as "trigger bans" are taking effect in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision overturning the right to the medical procedure.
Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022 Policies to roll back abortion rights will hit incarcerated people particularly hard, advocates say Policies governing abortion and reproductive health care services in U.S. prisons and jails were restrictive and often hostile even before the Supreme Court removed Roe v. Wade’s constitutional protections for abortions. After the June ruling, many reproductive services stand to be prohibited altogether, putting the health of incarcerated women who…
Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022 Commentary: We’ve seen Utah test run of Idaho’s transgender athlete ban. It’s abusive. Repeal it Idaho’s transgender athlete ban has been on hold pending a federal court case for two years. Now we know how lucky Idaho’s female athletes have been.
Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022 Federal judge to rule on Idaho abortion ban this week. Here are the arguments BOISE, Idaho — A federal judge on Monday said Idaho’s abortion “trigger law” conflicts with a federal statute mandating treatment — including abortion — be provided to emergency room patients.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022 Idaho librarian resigns over political climate of ‘extremism’ and ‘militant Christian fundamentalism’ Kimber Glidden announced her departure from the head of the Idaho library on its official Facebook page, citing a ‘political atmosphere of extremism’
WEKU · Aug 22, 2022 3 more states are poised to enact abortion trigger bans this week Barring court intervention, abortion trigger bans will take effect in Tennessee, Idaho and Texas, increasing penalties where abortion is already effectively banned.
Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022 Smut allegations lead to contentious debate at overflowing library board meeting in Idaho BOISE, Idaho — More than 100 people crowded into a room at the Meridian Library’s main branch on Wednesday night for a heated debate where people voiced concerns or offered their support about what books were accessible to children.