In November, Idaho voters will consider an amendment to the Idaho Constitution that would ban non-U.S. citizens from voting in Idaho elections. The Idaho Constitution already requires U.S. citizenship for people to be considered qualified electors. Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane told the Idaho Capital Sun, that in Idaho elections, noncitizens have only attempted…… MORE
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Idaho State Police accepting applications for trooper positions
The Idaho State Police are now accepting applications for commissioned trooper positions and offering a $2,000 signing bonus. The next training academy begins in January 2025. The selection process includes a written examination, physical fitness test, oral interview, thorough background investigation, and medical and psychological evaluations. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21…… MORE
Officials are looking for a grizzly bear killer
Idaho wildlife officials are asking the public to help find the person who shot and killed a grizzly bear near Island Park. The Idaho Statesman reports that according to a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, an adult female grizzly was found shot dead in Clark County, a rural part of…… MORE
Potential malicious cyber activity in wake of hurricanes
As hurricanes and other natural disasters occur, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, urges individuals to remain on alert for potential malicious cyber activity. Fraudulent emails and social media messages—often containing malicious links or attachments—are common after major natural disasters. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks. In addition, be…… MORE
Suspicious activity causes Boise Police to remind residents to keep doors and windows locked
Boise Police are reminding residents to keep doors and windows secured following several reports of suspicious behavior in one neighborhood. On October 2, 2024, around 12:15 am officers responded to a report of a prowler on the 1400 block of S. Manitou where an unknown suspect was reported to be on the property and looking…… MORE
ITD striping State Highway 55 from Horseshoe Bend to New Meadows this week
The Idaho Transportation Department has begun striping State Highway 55. As crews work their way north, drivers are urged to be patient and avoid passing during active painting operations. The striping, which will cover the stretch from Horseshoe Bend to New Meadows, is expected to take up to four days to complete. During this time,…… MORE
You can register to vote or update your registration online until Friday
This Friday, October 11, is the deadline to register to vote ahead of the November 5, 2024, General Election. Voters can register or update their registration online at VoteIdaho.gov or in person by visiting the Ada County Election’s office at 400 N Benjamin in Boise. After Friday, voters may only register to vote or update…… MORE
Caldwell police arrest man for weapons and narcotics
A man in Caldwell was arrested on a warrant for weapons and narcotics. CBS2 reports according to Caldwell Police just before Operation Safe Streets members arrested 32-year-old Fernando Juarez, in a parking lot in the 2800 block of Franklin Road, Juarez fled in his vehicle. Police attempted to stop Juarez using stop sticks and successfully…… MORE
Ada County has options to cast vote early
Voters in Ada County have options to cast their votes early. CBS2 reports that Ada County allows voters to cast their votes early by voting during the early voting period at designated locations or by requesting an absentee ballot. These options allow voters to cast their votes even if they can not make it to…… MORE
Nampa deadly dispute
A Nampa man has died after being shot during a dispute. CBS2 reports that according to Nampa Police, on Sept. 29 just after 5 p.m., a report of a shooting near Locust Lane and South Azure Way came in to dispatch. When police arrived they found a 53-year-old man with a gunshot wound. EMS attempted…… MORE
