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This Idaho tribe seeks to address gaps in dental care, but some dental professionals oppose

State Politics

This Idaho tribe seeks to address gaps in dental care, but some dental professionals oppose

Nationwide, American Indian and Alaska Native children experience four times the amount of untreated dental disease compared to white children.

February 21, 2019 11:36 AM

Legislators may double the funding to Idaho’s literacy program. But will it work?

Education

Legislators may double the funding to Idaho’s literacy program. But will it work?

February 21, 2019 10:25 AM

Gov. Little talks climate change, Medicaid expansion, daylight saving time with press

State Politics

Gov. Little talks climate change, Medicaid expansion, daylight saving time with press

February 20, 2019 03:03 PM

Idaho bounty hunters held a man at gunpoint. A judge just barred them from the profession.

Crime

Idaho bounty hunters held a man at gunpoint. A judge just barred them from the profession.

February 20, 2019 10:16 AM

As 1 of only 4 states that doesn’t fund preschool, Idaho misses out on federal grants

Education

As 1 of only 4 states that doesn’t fund preschool, Idaho misses out on federal grants

February 19, 2019 06:26 PM

This Idaho lawmaker wants to ease requirements for public notice on some IT contracts

State Politics

This Idaho lawmaker wants to ease requirements for public notice on some IT contracts

February 19, 2019 05:24 PM

This employee worried ITD’s radiation tools were missing. Then he got fired. Now, he’s suing

State Politics

This employee worried ITD’s radiation tools were missing. Then he got fired. Now, he’s suing

February 17, 2019 01:00 AM

Words & Deeds

Stick this in your pipe and smoke it, Utah! Idaho is one of least sinful U.S. states

February 20, 2019 04:04 PM

Boise businessman said franchiser double-crossed him. What Idaho’s Supreme Court ruled

February 20, 2019 02:16 PM

Cold case breakthrough: Man charged with murder in 1995 death of Idaho teen

February 20, 2019 05:09 PM

Former Boise State football stars among NFL’s most sought-after free agents

February 20, 2019 02:47 PM

Idaho bounty hunters held a man at gunpoint. A judge just barred them from the profession.

February 20, 2019 10:16 AM

More in Words & Deeds

As GOP chairman resigns, both Idaho political parties search for new leadership for 2020

State Politics

As GOP chairman resigns, both Idaho political parties search for new leadership for 2020

February 19, 2019 11:16 AM

Idaho could pay $110 million more to educate K-12 students next year. Here’s a breakdown

Education

Idaho could pay $110 million more to educate K-12 students next year. Here’s a breakdown

February 18, 2019 12:23 PM

Idaho U.S. Sen. Jim Risch: ‘No evidence of collusion’ in Russia investigation

State Politics

Idaho U.S. Sen. Jim Risch: ‘No evidence of collusion’ in Russia investigation

February 13, 2019 03:50 PM

When public lands are blocked, Idahoans have no recourse. This bill seeks to change that.

State Politics

When public lands are blocked, Idahoans have no recourse. This bill seeks to change that.

February 13, 2019 11:22 AM

Bill to test all rape kits in Idaho gets unanimous support, moves to House floor

State Politics

Bill to test all rape kits in Idaho gets unanimous support, moves to House floor

February 13, 2019 03:18 PM

Redistricting to child marriage: Here’s where bills stand in Idaho’s legislative process

State Politics

Redistricting to child marriage: Here’s where bills stand in Idaho’s legislative process

February 11, 2019 08:46 AM

Idaho Senate panel holds off on liquor license reform, requests compromise

State Politics

Idaho Senate panel holds off on liquor license reform, requests compromise

February 11, 2019 12:00 PM

Here are the 5 most intense Medicaid moments from Idaho listening session with lawmakers

State Politics

Here are the 5 most intense Medicaid moments from Idaho listening session with lawmakers

February 08, 2019 01:19 PM

Sherri Ybarra speaks to lawmakers about Idaho’s public school funding

State Politics

Sherri Ybarra speaks to lawmakers about Idaho’s public school funding

February 08, 2019 02:34 PM

Idaho education groups continue to express concern with proposed school funding formula

Education

Idaho education groups continue to express concern with proposed school funding formula

February 08, 2019 12:01 PM

Idaho lawmaker: Parents should have ‘opt in’ option for sex ed classes for kids

State Politics

Idaho lawmaker: Parents should have ‘opt in’ option for sex ed classes for kids

February 08, 2019 11:35 AM

It got $3M through Kickstarter. But this Idaho biz hasn’t delivered games it promised

Business

It got $3M through Kickstarter. But this Idaho biz hasn’t delivered games it promised

February 08, 2019 01:00 AM

Idaho Legislature adjourns for the year

Idaho Legislature adjourns for the year

March 29, 2017 03:46 PM

2017 Idaho state of the state

2017 Idaho state of the state

January 09, 2017 04:05 PM

Marco Rubio Visits Boise

Marco Rubio Visits Boise

March 06, 2016 02:05 PM

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