Bryan Kohberger’s change of venue motion has been granted by Judge John Judge. Attorneys for Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, filed a change of venue motion on January 30, 2024. CBS2 reports the State objected to this motion, though the Judge listed in his written ruling…… MORE
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First two West Nile virus infections
Idaho’s first two human West Nile virus infections this year were identified in a female Canyon County resident who is over the age of 60 and a male Ada County resident who is also over the age of 60 on Monday, Aug. 26. According to Central District Health, the Canyon County person was hospitalized with…… MORE
Misconduct allegations against AG Labrador
The Idaho State Bar has opened an investigation into Attorney General Raúl Labrador over allegations of misconduct after a state official accused him of disregarding his obligations to his client, the Department of Health and Welfare. The Idaho Statesman reports the investigation stems from a complaint filed last year by Dave Jeppesen, former director of…… MORE
Another hearing on Open Primaries initiative
Fourth Judicial District Judge Patrick Miller has granted a hearing after the Attorney General’s Office filed a motion for summary judgment in the case against Idahoans for Open Primaries. According to the Idaho Capital Sun, Attorney General Raúl Labrador is asking for an injunction that would prevent the open primaries initiative from making the November…… MORE
10th Avenue in Caldwell open under I-84
The Idaho Transportation Department has completed bridge demolition on 10th Avenue in Caldwell. There will be no more closures of 10th Avenue in the near future. Crews will begin to re-construct the bridge to accommodate the additional lanes on I-84. Here’s what you need to know: 10th Avenue has re-opened under I-84. One lane will…… MORE
Boise homeowners tax relief this year
Homeowners in Boise can expect to see another round of tax relief this year after Idaho legislators passed a law that provided property tax reductions in the coming years. The Idaho Statesman reports that on top of the guaranteed tax credits provided by the state law, Idaho will be sending unspent money back to property…… MORE
Josh Turner and The Beach Boys record attendance
Boise flooded the grandstands for country hits and baby-boomer nostalgia at last week’s Western Idaho Fair. The Idaho Statesman reports Singer Josh Turner and ’60s icons the Beach Boys drew massive crowds at the fair, which ended Sunday. Average concert attendance for the five shows was 9,860 — up from last year’s nightly average of…… MORE
Haystack fire on South Cole Road
The Boise Fire Department tackled a haystack and grass blaze on South Cole Road on Wednesday at Jordan’s Garden Center. According to CBS2 Boise Fire said crews responded to a reported vegetation fire at a business on South Cole Road Wednesday night around 5:30 p.m. Crews found active fire and heavy smoke from a haystack,…… MORE
Craters of the Moon free Star Party
September is the final month to celebrate 100 years of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve’s establishment. The Idaho Capital Sun reports that since May, National Park Service staff have organized monthly activities and events to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge’s proclamation, which established the preserve to protect its unique…… MORE
Governor Little hosts Riley Gaines and signs executive order
At a Wednesday morning press conference, Governor Brad Little hosted competitive swimmer and Independent Women’s Voice Ambassador Riley Gaines, and announced his new executive order, the Defending Women’s Sports Act. A release from the governor’s office says Governor Little was the first governor in the country to sign a bill defending women’s sports, and the…… MORE
