Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today. Respond by Jan. 31.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Idaho residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today

Idaho earns 86/100 in financial transparency, ranking 4 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Idaho’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Heroes Who Serve: 5 First Responders Keeping Idaho Safe

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters and police officers who are making a difference in their communities.

Idaho ranked no. 10 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

Phoenix Fallout? Moody's Places University Of Idaho's Bond Rating Under Review

The $685 million University of Phoenix purchase could trigger a “multi-notch downgrade” in the University of Idaho’s bond rating.

Idaho Bill Would Remove Six Month Requirement For No-Fee ID Cards

The Idaho Legislature is taking steps to revise its requirements for Idahoans to obtain no-fee identification cards.

New Idaho Bill Would Create $420 Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession

If passed into law, bill would add mandatory minimum fine for possession of less than 3 ounces of pot

Idaho A.G.'S Supreme Court Appeal Could Obstruct University Of Phoenix Purchase

An appeal could extend the legal battle by several more months.

After Idaho Legislators Saw Marijuana Ads, Bill Introduced To Ban Advertising Related To Illegal Products

Idaho legislators introduced a bill on Wednesday to criminalize advertising illegal services or products — like marijuana — in Idaho.

Idaho Legislators Couldn't Also Hold Elected City, School Or Highway District Office Under New Bill

Introducing the new bill clears the way for it to return to the committee for a full public hearing.

Bryan Kohberger 'Silent' When Asked For Plea In Idaho Killings: Report

A judge entered a not-guilty plea on the Pennsylvania native's behalf Monday afternoon, according to NewsNation correspondent Brian Entin.

Bryan Kohberger Indicted By Grand Jury In Idaho Student Killings

Bryan Kohberger, a Pennsylvania native, was indicted by an Idaho grand jury on murder charges Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

Idaho Legislature Finishes Business For The Year, Will Recess To Await Governor's Action On Bills

The 2023 Idaho legislative session has run for 82 days at the Capitol in Boise.

‘A Family-Oriented Dinosaur': Idaho Governor Signs New Prehistoric Emblem Into Law

The oryctodromeus is only found in Idaho and parts of southwest Montana

Another Idaho Hospital Announces It Can No Longer Deliver Babies

A critical access hospital that serves a rural community northwest of Boise will no longer deliver babies after June 1.

Trump Indicted By Manhattan Grand Jury, According To Reports

A former president has never been indicted before. Trump is also a Republican candidate in the 2024 race for the presidency.

Postpartum Medicaid Expansion Is The First Step To Maternal Health Equity, Experts Say

Extending Medicaid for new mothers for 12 months could reduce maternal mortality rates, health researchers say.

Idaho's ESA Movement Hit A Wall. It's Got A New Strategy Now: Incrementalism.

Opponents warn states such as Arizona and Wisconsin have seen a gradual expansion of taxpayer dollars funding private education options.

Citing Staffing Issues And Political Climate, North Idaho Hospital Will No Longer Deliver Babies

Highly respected, talented physicians are leaving the state. Recruiting replacements will be “extraordinarily difficult."

Bill Criminalizing Gender Care For Trans Youth Clears Hurdle In Idaho Legislature

The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee sent House Bill 71 to the full Senate, where it will be subject to amendments.

Limits On Foreign Ownership Of U.S. Farmland Gain Support In Congress, Despite Skepticism

Currently, 14 states have laws restricting foreign private investment in agricultural land.

Boise Junior High Social Worker's ‘Inappropriate' Conduct With Student Was Kept Secret. How?

A social worker may have abused a student, the principal is charged with not reporting it, and Boise school district hasn't told parents.

Group Dedicated To Clean Energy Future Holds First Education Day At Idaho Capitol

“Clean energy developments in Idaho benefit all of us, economically and environmentally,” Richardson said.

Idaho State Museum To Host Lunar New Year Celebration On Saturday

Mining and other industries brought many Chinese and Asian immigrants to the state beginning in the late 1860s.

Pandemic Fallout, Workforce Issues Take Stage In Idaho Health And Welfare Budget Hearing

Most of those questions had the same premise: “Why should we spend money on this?”

Rep. Wendy Horman Embraces New Role As Co-Chair Of The Idaho Legislature's Budget Committee

Horman supports changing public school funding formula, an issue that is expected to dominate the 2023 session.

Oregon In A Good Position To Compete For Federal Semiconductor Money, Legislators Hear

Oregon has nearly 15% of the nation's semiconductor employment, including 21,000 workers for Intel.

Analysis: School Choice Is A Quagmire For Critchfield, And A Proxy Fight For Idaho's GOP

For Idaho’s new superintendent of public instruction, private schools are a political quagmire.

Boise State University Survey Finds 41% Of Idahoans Say The State Is On The Wrong Track

41.2% of those surveyed said the state is on the wrong track, versus 44.1% who said the state is moving in the right direction.

Idaho Senator: ‘We Will Never Stop Trying' To Add The Words To State Civil Rights Act

Democrats continue their yearly effort to prohibit sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in state law.

Accused Quadruple Murderer Flown From PA: Bryan Kohberger Latest

Kohberger was booked on four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary charges in connection with the brutal November killings.

Arrest Made In Killings Of 4 Idaho Students

A man accused in the killings of four University of Idaho students in mid-November was taken into custody Friday.

Payette Land Trust Reaches Conservation Easement Agreement For Part Of Idaho's Cougar Island

When the Idaho Department of Lands auctioned off the island on Sept. 14, only one of the five parcels sold or even attracted a bidder.

U.S. House Jan. 6 Panel Report Finds Trump Incited Insurrection, Demands Accountability

The report's thesis is that Trump led a multipart scheme to overturn the election results that escalated until the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

U.S. House Approves $1.7 Trillion Funding Package And Sends It To Biden

The U.S. House voted Friday to approve a sweeping $1.7 trillion government spending package that carries along with new initiatives.

Idaho Student Deaths: Police Clarify Attack Was Targeted

The Moscow Police Department gave the update to ​FOX News via a handout Thursday.

Idaho Student Deaths: Cars Moved From Scene In Search For Killer

More than two weeks since the killings, a suspect has yet to be identified.

September Special Session Leads To $24,000 In Fines Against 91 Idaho Lobbyists For Late Filings

91 lobbyists were fined by the Idaho Secretary of State’s office for filing late reports, records obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun showed.

Scrips Howard Fund Awards Grant To Voces Internship Of Idaho

The Voces Internship of Idaho was established in 2022 by a group of Latinx journalists and Latinx community members.