Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden sent a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee today calling on him to step in and stop Washington’s dangerous proposals to increase the cost of fuel for Idahoans. Democrats in the Washington Legislature are pushing a package of bills that would tax fuel shipped from Washington to Idaho and…… MORE
Broncos travel to Air Force Tonight
Boise State men’s basketball team hits the road again to face Air Force, Wednesday at Clune Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. MT. LISTEN LIVE: Radio coverage of the game will be broadcast on the Bronco Radio Network, including flagship station 93.1 FM KBOI in Boise, and online through the Varsity Network.Play-by-Play: Bob BehlerAnalyst: Abe Jackson ABOUT AIR FORCE: The…… MORE
‘Monument Protection’ bill passes Idaho House
The Idaho House approved HB 531, the latest version of a bill to forbid local governments or schools from removing historical monuments or renaming schools, parks, bridges or other public areas without state permission. The bill passed on a 44-24 vote and heads to the Senate side. The Idaho Press reports the bill would require…… MORE
Hate crimes on the rise in Idaho
The number of hate groups in Idaho has almost halved since 2017, but hate crime incidents continue to increase in the state. Fifty-four hate crimes were reported to law enforcement in the state in 2020, according to the most recent data reported from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The Idaho Statesman reports, the 54 crimes…… MORE
New bill looks to protect those who prescribe unproven medications for COVID-19
A bill in the Idaho Legislature would protect the licenses of doctors, nurses and pharmacists who prescribe or dispense unproven medications for COVID-19. The legislation to the House Business Committee, who voted to introduce the bill. The Idaho Capitol Sun reports, the bill would prohibit licensing boards from taking disciplinary action against doctors, physician assistants…… MORE
Boise School District votes to make masks optional
The Boise School District on Monday voted unanimously to approve a plan that would make masks optional. The plan also includes returning to pre-pandemic visitor and volunteer protocols along with reinstating school activities. The plan comes after several other states phase-out of their mask mandates for schools, but with Idaho hospitals still under crisis standards…… MORE
Ridge to Rivers asks hikers to stay off muddy trails
Ridge to Rivers says the Boise Foothills are seeing a lot of damage at trailheads and in popular reserves… from high use. Ridge to Rivers says even all-weather trails are often too wet for responsible use this week, unless you can get out first thing in the morning when the trails are still frozen. This…… MORE
Meridian Police arrest 16 year old for threats made at Meridian High School
The Meridian Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old suspect for written threats found on a bathroom stall at Meridian High School. On Feb. 11, the police were made aware of vandalism on a bathroom stall at Meridian High School which threatened a school shooting that would take place on February 14, 2022. CBS 2 News…… MORE
Broncos fall in OT to Colorado State
Courtesy BroncoSports.com BOISE, Idaho –Marcus Shaver, Jr. made another clutch 3-pointer for Boise State to force overtime, but Colorado State prevailed 77-74 in a battle between two of the top teams in the Mountain West, Sunday afternoon in Boise. Boise State (19-6, 10-2 MW) was down three with 35 seconds remaining when it got the ball…… MORE
Boise Faith Group shows letter of support for Interfaith Sanctuary
The Boise Faith Group, a collection of 39 local faith leaders, has written a letter to show support for Interfaith Sanctuary, while the Boise City Council considers an appeal concerning whether the shelter can continue. Interfaith Sanctuary is asking for an appeal of the city Planning & Zoning Commission’s 5-1 decision on Jan. 3, which…… MORE
