Ada County Elections participated in a statewide update of voter records, removing over 13,000 voters who had not voted in an eligible election in the past four years. Idaho Code 34-435 mandates the biennial cancellation of inactive voter records to ensure the Idaho Statewide Voter Registration System is accurate andcurrent. Voters who were removed from…… MORE
Death warrant issued for Pizzuto
For the third time in two years, Idaho has issued a death warrant for inmate Gerald Pizzuto, seeking to execute him next month. Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the latest attempt to execute Pizzuto, a convicted murderer Friday morning, seeking a conclusion to his conviction from 36 years ago. The Idaho Statesman reports that Pizzuto’s…… MORE
Judge set to issue written decision on Daybell trial
A judge will issue a written decision on whether Chad and Lori Daybell’s trial will be severed, and the couple’s mental health will not be used as they try to convince a jury of their innocence. These issues were discussed during a pretrial hearing Thursday at the Fremont County Courthouse. The couple is charged with…… MORE
Senate leadership introduces property tax relief bill
Senate leadership introduced a property tax relief bill for homeowners in committee this week. Several other bills introduced on the House side aim to provide the same kind of relief to homeowners, but in different ways. Senate Majority Leader Kelly Anthon proposes setting aside 4.5% of annual sales tax revenue to be subtracted from a…… MORE
Idaho House passes bill to criminalize false reports of child abuse
Legislation is making its way through the Idaho Legislature that would make it a crime to file a false report of child abuse or neglect. Several other states have similar laws on their books. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, House Bill 66, sponsored by Rep. Heather Scott passed the House on a mostly party-line vote…… MORE
Caldwell job fair being held Thursday
Caldwell area employers are seeking workers at an early spring hiring event on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Idaho Department of Labor Caldwell office. Several employers will be on hand – including the City of Caldwell, St. Luke’s, Witno and Gem State Staffing. The types of jobs vary as do wages which…… MORE
Former officer Joseph Hoadley files notice of appeal
Former Caldwell Police officer Joseph Hoadley, sentenced earlier this month for three federal felonies, is appealing the judgment. Hoadley’s attorney filed a Notice of Appeal on Thursday in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Idaho Press reports, Hoadley was convicted in September (2022) of falsifying a record in a federal investigation, tampering with a…… MORE
Tyson Degenhart and Max Rice Named to Academic All-District Team
Tyson Degenhart and Max Rice were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, the organization announced Tuesday. Both are eligible to be voted to the organization’s Academic All-America teams. This is the first time either have been honored by the CSC. Degenhart is a sophomore from Spokane, Wash., studying business with a 4.0…… MORE
Boise City Council applications due Tuesday by 5pm
The City of Boise is looking to fill two vacancies on the Boise City Council. Candidates have until 5:00 p.m. today (Tuesday – Feb. 21) to apply. The application must be submitted directly by the applicant by 5:00 p.m. Applications will be reviewed by Feb. 28th, and finalists will be invited to interview with Mayor…… MORE
McCal woman dies following domestic violence report of shots fired
McCall Police Department and Valley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic violence incident with shots fired on Saturday. The incident took place in the 100 block of Eagle Shores Court in McCall. When Officers arrived they located a man and woman that were both injured. The man was taken to St.…… MORE
