Idaho Gov. Brad Little, a Republican, signed legislation on April 17 that raises the bar for ballot initiatives, effectively giving rural residents a greater say in shaping the state’s legal landscape. By signing Senate Bill 1110, Little implemented a change to Idaho’s ballot initiative framework, which previously required signatures from 6 percent of voters in…
Idaho Governor Signs Bill Giving Rural Areas More Say on Ballot Initiatives
Former Adjunct Professor Accused of Vandalizing Lincoln Statue Charged on Multiple Counts
A former adjunct professor from Idaho was taken into custody earlier this week in relation to a vandalized statue of President Abraham Lincoln, authorities confirmed in a statement. Police arrested Terry Joe Wilson late on Tuesday after prosecutors in the City of Boise, Idaho, issued an arrest warrant for the 37-year-old man accused of damaging…
Rescuers Save 2 From Pickup Dangling Over Deep Idaho Gorge
BOISE, Idaho—Authorities say a set of camp trailer safety chains and quick, careful work by emergency crews saved two people after their pickup truck plunged off a bridge, leaving them dangling above a deep gorge in southern Idaho. Idaho State Police responded to the accident at about 2:45 p.m. Monday, said ISP spokeswoman Lynn Hightower….
Idaho House Approves Bill Letting Some Staff Carry Guns at School
House lawmakers in Idaho have passed a bill that would let some school employees carry concealed firearms without the need for school board permission. In a 52-18 vote on Thursday approving the measure—called House Bill 122 (pdf)—lawmakers moved to expand the ability of school staff members to carry weapons on school grounds, which under current…
5 Oregon Counties Are Trying to Leave State and Become Part of Idaho
Five Oregon counties will ask voters during the next election whether they want to leave the state and join Idaho. “Oregon is a powder keg because counties that belong in a red-state like Idaho are ruled by Portlanders,” said Mike McCarter, president of Move Oregon’s Border, in a statement to news outlets. Baker, Grant, Lake,…
5 Oregon Counties to Vote on Joining Idaho
Five Oregon counties will ask voters during the next election whether they want to leave the state and join Idaho. “Oregon is a powder keg because counties that belong in a red state like Idaho are ruled by Portlanders,” said Mike McCarter, president of Move Oregon’s Border, in a statement to news outlets. Voters in…
3 Idaho Army National Guard Pilots Killed During Routine Training Flight
Three pilots of the Idaho Army National Guard were killed in a helicopter crash while on a routine training flight.
Abraham Lincoln Statue in Idaho Vandalized, No Permanent Damage
A statue of former President Abraham Lincoln was hit by vandals in Idaho. Boise police officers responded on Monday to a report of vandalism at the bronze statue in Julia Davis Park. They found the statue defaced with paint, feces, and signs. City crews arrived and cleaned up the mess. Officers are investigating and trying…
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