Lewiston Firefighters Emphasize Safety Concerns Over Three-Person Engine Crews
LEWISTON, ID — Lewiston Firefighters Local 1773 is raising concerns about understaffed engine crews, noting that the city’s fire engines respond with only three firefighters despite national standards calling for four. The union says ambulance crews are
States Navigate Cash Rounding and Revenue Risks After Penny Production Ends
WASHINGTON, D.C. – State governments are left holding the bag on the U.S. government’s halt to the production of a penny, a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures says. Specifically, it’s handling cash transactions.
Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering including California, Texas, Georgia, Washington and more. National sportsbooks including FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics
Southern Idaho Delivery Driver Arrested in Boise Area on Multiple Felony Sexual Battery Charges Involving Minors
BOISE, ID — Ada County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 32-year-old man earlier this month on multiple felony charges involving minors, and investigators believe additional victims may still be unidentified. According to the sheriff’s office, Akua Wells
Chelan’s Carson Clinton Signs with LC State Men’s Golf
LEWISTON, ID – Warrior Men’s Golf added its third signee to the 2026 class on Thursday in Chelan’s Carson Clinton. He joins Archie Jones and Josh Robinson as part of the incoming class that will start in
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in federal prescription drug programs. The
Idaho Congressman Introduces RIGHT Act to Expand Short-Term Health Insurance Options
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher has introduced new legislation aimed at expanding access to short-term health insurance options, saying the proposal would give Idahoans and other Americans more flexibility and affordability in their healthcare coverage.
Attorney General Honors ICAC Detectives for 100th Combined Arrest in Eastern Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has recognized two veteran Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force detectives for reaching a significant milestone: 100 combined arrests tied to child-exploitation investigations in eastern Idaho. Detective Jared Mendenhall
Flags to Be Lowered to Half-Staff Sunday for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
BOISE, ID — Idaho Governor Brad Little has directed that U.S. and State of Idaho flags be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, December 7, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. December 7 of each year
White House to Roll Back Biden Fuel Economy Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government is relaxing Biden-era fuel economy standards that required most cars to have a fuel efficiency of nearly 50 mpg by 2031 in an effort to ease regulations for car manufacturers and