BOISE, Idaho – Marcus Shaver, Jr. went 6-6 from the free-throw line in the final minute-and-a-half to ice a 73-69 victory for Boise State men’s basketball over UNLV, Sunday night at ExtraMile Arena. The Rebels (16-11, 5-10 MW) executed an alley-oop play that cut the Broncos’ lead to two points with 2:13 remaining in the…… MORE
Bill introduced would limit Governor’s ability to extend state of disiaster
The Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee introduced a bill Wednesday similar to those introduced in the past that would limit the governor’s ability to extend a state of disaster emergency order. Sen. Phil Hart, of Kellogg, brought the bill, saying it would add restrictions around how long the governor can extend an order. According to…… MORE
Broncos grind out win at Colorado State 80-78
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Tyson Degenhart and Naje Smith combined to make three free throws in the final minute as Boise State held on to beat Colorado State, 80-78 Wednesday night at Moby Arena. Smith made both free throws on a one-and-one with 18 seconds and Degenhart converted the opening end of his one-and-one with 6.5…… MORE
25 Books restricted at Kuna School District
This week the Kuna School District sent out an email to the principals of its secondary schools addressing a list of books that Idaho state legislators had flagged as needing to be removed from library shelves. By Wednesday, KSD officials started placing the listed books under restricted access and removing them from classroom libraries. The…… MORE
New bill would move Idaho’s presidential primary elections from March to May
If House Bill 138 is passed into law, it would apply to upcoming 2024 presidential primary elections BY: CLARK CORBIN – FEBRUARY 13, 2023 – IDAHO CAPITAL SUN A new bill introduced in the Idaho Legislature on Monday would move Idaho’s presidential primary election back from March to May. However, the change could have the unintended consequence…… MORE
Lawmakers continue ‘Greater Idaho’ movement discussion, send legislation to house floor
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho lawmakers at the capitol are continuing the conversation on the Greater Idaho movement. Testimony was heard on Monday for HJM1, a piece of legislation that was proposed in the House State Affairs Committee. The legislation is a call to action that allows Idaho lawmakers to begin discussing the movement with Oregon…… MORE
Legislation that would ban the use of affidavit voting proposed
BOISE, IDAHO (CBS2) — New legislation that would ban the use of affidavit voting was presented during a House State Affairs committee on Monday, February 13th, 2023. This new proposal would eliminate the use of an affidavit on election day in Idaho and would require all voters to have a valid driver’s license or I.D. Card.…… MORE
Mail delays possible as USPS looks to fix staffing shortage
(East Idaho News) The United States Postal Service is looking to fill hundreds of positions throughout the state as it deals with a staffing shortage. EastIdahoNews.com reported last week that mailboxes were empty for a few days due to severe weather conditions in eastern Idaho. Since we posted the story, several people have emailed EastIdahoNews.com regarding USPS…… MORE
How can Idaho contain its Medicaid costs? Legislators see options — and the downsides.
BY: AUDREY DUTTON Idaho Capital Sun Idaho could reduce its Medicaid spending by as much as $65.7 million, according to a presentation Monday from a contractor hired to evaluate ways to reduce Medicaid’s costs to the state general fund. But almost every option would have a potential downside — making it harder for Idahoans on Medicaid…… MORE
Canyon County law enforcement dismayed by prosecutor’s testimony
(CBS 2 News ) Joseph Alan Hoadley, 42, of Caldwell, was sentenced to three months in federal prison for falsifying a record or document in a federal investigation, witness tampering by harassment and destroying a record to impair its use in an official proceeding, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. According to the U.S. Department…… MORE
