Flags Lowered to Honor Firefighters Killed in North Idaho Ambush
BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little on Monday morning ordered U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the firefighters killed in an ambush attack in North Idaho. The order says
Idaho Senators Lead Moment of Silence on U.S. Senate Floor for Fallen Firefighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Idaho’s U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch led a moment of silence Monday on the floor of the U.S. Senate to honor two firefighters killed in an ambush attack in Coeur d’Alene. The
New Idaho Law to Allow Death Sentence for Child Predators Goes Into Effect July 1
BOISE, ID – A new Idaho law permitting the death penalty for individuals convicted of lewd conduct with children under the age of 12 will take effect July 1. House Bill 380, signed by Governor Brad Little
U.S. Senate Begins Final Debate on ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Final debate began in the U.S. Senate Sunday afternoon on President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with a vote coming as soon as Monday. The package of continuing resolutions cleared a Senate
New Idaho law Banning Camping on Public Property Goes Into Effect on Tuesday
BOISE, ID – On Tuesday, a new law goes into effect that will criminalize homelessness in Idaho’s biggest cities. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 11-41 this session, prohibiting camping or sleeping in public places – including in cars.
Idaho DEQ Extends Public Comment Period for Stibnite Gold Project Permit
VALLEY COUNTY, ID – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is extending the public comment period for a draft permit for the Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. Stibnite Gold Project. The initial public comment period for Perpetua’s draft
Washington State Gas Tax to Rise by 6 Cents July 1
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s century-old fuel tax is going up again. On Tuesday, the gasoline tax will rise by six cents a gallon, the first increase in nine years for the primary revenue source sustaining Washington’s transportation
Suspect Identified in Killing of 2 Firefighters During Coeur d’Alene Ambush
COEUR D’ALENE, ID – Two firefighters were killed and another was seriously injured Sunday afternoon in what officials describe as an ambush on Canfield Mountain outside Coeur d’Alene. Authorities believe the incident began with a deliberately set
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announces he will not run for reelection
One day after he drew criticism from President Trump for opposing the party’s sweeping domestic policy package, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced Sunday that he would not run for re-election. The decision opens up seat in battleground
Israeli military orders more evacuations as Pres. Trump calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate from parts of northern Gaza ahead of increased military action, with President Trump urging for the two sides to agree to a ceasefire deal that would potentially halt the fighting in