School choice funding bill moves to Idaho Senate floor by a slim vote

Idaho lawmakers debated Senate Bill 1025, a sweeping education reform bill that would expand school choice grants. Over 400 people wanted to give public testimony. IDAHO, USA — Idaho lawmakers pushed forward Senate Bill 1025 on Monday, a sweeping education …

Growing Idaho: Survey says housing costs worries have intensified for Idahoans

According to Boise State's Annual Public Policy Survey, Idahoans are feeling the strain of housing costs. BOISE, Idaho — Boise State's Annual Public Policy Survey is a wealth of information about what's worrying Idahoans and what people want …

Avista proposing Idaho rate hikes

If approved, new rates would be effective in September this year and next. COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Avista is proposing to increase natural gas and electric rates in Idaho. The company has filed a multi-year rate plan with the Idaho Public Utilities …

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne faces lawmakers, touts rising enrollment

Spring enrollment numbers aren’t yet final, though Swayne said he expects to see an increase of about 23% over this time last year. COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College President Nick Swayne touted the school’s growing enrollment Wednesday when …

Idaho man arrested for using tomato soup barcode ring to steal at Walmart

According to the Caldwell Police Department, Dylan Rockwell was charged with felony burglary after allegedly stealing a $300 grill by scanning it as tomato soup. CALDWELL, Idaho — A 32-year-old man was arrested Sunday, Feb. 2, after allegedly using a ring …

Avista eyes Idaho rate hikes

Avista is proposing to increase natural gas and electric rates in Idaho. The company has filed a multi-year rate plan with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission that would allow it "to recover costs for fixed expenses and ongoing investments to …

Idaho Legislature introduces voter affidavit, candidate withdrawal bills

Sen. Brian Lenney presented a bill to remove the voter affidavit option at the polls. An Idaho Senate committee voted unanimously Monday to introduce the bill. Author: ktvb.com Published: 5:16 PM MST February 3, 2025 Updated: 5:16 PM MST February 3, 2025

Firing squad execution bill clears Idaho House committee

House lawmakers will soon decide whether to ditch lethal injection as the state’s primary execution method in favor of the firing squad. The bill passed along party lines Monday in the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee would swap in the …

Idaho lawmakers have a new option to kill Medicaid expansion

State legislators will get another look at a bill that could repeal Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program if certain restrictions aren’t met. “This legislation provides safeguards to Idaho’s Medicaid program ensuring its sustainability, prioritizing resources …

Idaho House approves income tax cut bill