The Latest Breaking News from Idaho

Twenty-one states sue Biden administration over public transport mask mandate

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R), joined by 20 Republican and Democratic attorneys general, filed a lawsuit on March 29, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida that aims to end the Biden administration’s federal mask mandate for public transport. The mandate, issued by…

Ballotpedia · Apr 8, 2022

Ammon Bundy headed to jail after Idaho judge says he ‘consistently’ defied orders

BOISE, Idaho — Far-right leader Ammon Bundy is heading to jail for 10 days.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Idaho's 'Bluebird Man,' known for aiding state bird, celebrates milestone 100th birthday

For years, Al Larson has been celebrated as "the Bluebird Man," an Idaho conservation enthusiast who spent decades working to preserve the state bird. But on March 26, Larson's family and friends gathered to celebrate him for a different reason — his 100th birthday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

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Ballotpedia · Apr 4, 2022

Westward Ho! Maine potatoes travel far after western drought

Maine’s potato growers had such a bumper crop that they've been helping out larger potato states out West

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Rate of state legislative incumbents facing primary challengers doubles in Idaho compared to recent years

More state legislative incumbents are facing primary challenges in Idaho this year than at any point since at least 2014. Seventy-five incumbents are seeking re-election this year, 61.3% of whom (46) are running in contested primaries. From 2014 to 2020, the percentage of incumbents in contested primaries hovered at around…

Ballotpedia · Apr 1, 2022

Idaho faces lawsuit by Planned Parenthood after passing controversial abortion law

BOISE, Idaho — A week after it was enacted, Idaho’s new abortion law faces a lawsuit.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022

Health care provider sues over Idaho's strict abortion ban

A regional Planned Parenthood organization is suing Idaho over a new law that bans nearly all abortions by allowing potential family members of the embryo to sue abortion providers

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Redistricting news from Maryland to Wyoming and more

By: Samuel Wonacott

Ballotpedia · Mar 30, 2022

Her cousin was murdered – now she’s hunting a serial killer

At least five people varying in age, gender and physical description vanished or were killed over a three-year period near the Idaho/Washington border. The cases have never been solved – though theories abound, particularly about one man, Sheila Flynn writes

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022