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Idaho’s continuing unemployment claims significantly higher than state has reported

Business

Idaho’s continuing unemployment claims significantly higher than state has reported

The state’s weekly jobless reports have only partially included a key indicator of recovery.

November 26, 2020, 5:00 AM

Woman votes in Idaho, then California. Fraud? The problems in Idaho’s 2020 elections

Elections

Woman votes in Idaho, then California. Fraud? The problems in Idaho’s 2020 elections

November 24, 2020, 4:00 AM

Idaho’s Crapo is poised for a starring role in economic, health care policy. Here’s why

National Politics

Idaho’s Crapo is poised for a starring role in economic, health care policy. Here’s why

November 25, 2020, 4:00 AM

As session looms, senators announce run for Idaho legislative leadership spot

State Politics

As session looms, senators announce run for Idaho legislative leadership spot

November 21, 2020, 4:00 AM

Bedke faces new challenger for leadership role after 7 years as Idaho’s House speaker

State Politics

Bedke faces new challenger for leadership role after 7 years as Idaho’s House speaker

Idaho public health board invites anti-mask conspiracy theorists to talk COVID-19

Watchdog

Idaho public health board invites anti-mask conspiracy theorists to talk COVID-19

The coronavirus tide is rising fast. Are state leaders at a loss trying to protect Idaho?

Watchdog

The coronavirus tide is rising fast. Are state leaders at a loss trying to protect Idaho?

How Idaho was able to count votes so quickly and avoid a ‘nightmare’ like other states

From the Opinion Editor

How Idaho was able to count votes so quickly and avoid a ‘nightmare’ like other states

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As COVID-19 surge hit, this Meridian family hit the road for a year-long RV adventure

November 26, 2020, 4:00 AM

Keys to victory, matchups and predictions for Boise State’s home game vs. San Jose State

Idaho’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, statewide positivity rate break records again

Head-on crash early Friday on I-84 in Boise kills one, Idaho State Police say

Police shoot, injure woman who reportedly fled DUI stop, struck Meridian officer with car

November 26, 2020, 9:21 AM

New system and big delays at the DMV lead to employees quitting, statewide extensions

State Politics

New system and big delays at the DMV lead to employees quitting, statewide extensions

November 11, 2020, 12:44 PM

As COVID-19 cases surge, one of Idaho’s largest hospitals had to temporarily stop taking patients

Watchdog

As COVID-19 cases surge, one of Idaho’s largest hospitals had to temporarily stop taking patients

Idaho’s economy is doing better than most during the pandemic. Here’s why

From the Opinion Editor

Idaho’s economy is doing better than most during the pandemic. Here’s why

How Republicans won Ada County in 2020 (and how Democrats hope to win it back)

State Politics

How Republicans won Ada County in 2020 (and how Democrats hope to win it back)

‘We defeated evil.’ ‘We support America.’ Biden, Trump backers gather at Idaho Capitol

Elections

‘We defeated evil.’ ‘We support America.’ Biden, Trump backers gather at Idaho Capitol

Idaho Republicans benefit from a ‘Trump bump’ in the election

From the Opinion Editor

Idaho Republicans benefit from a ‘Trump bump’ in the election

Idaho Republican leadership basks in election results

Elections

Idaho Republican leadership basks in election results

Idaho hospitals are on the brink. Will it take ‘people dying in my ER’ to turn the tides?

Watchdog

Idaho hospitals are on the brink. Will it take ‘people dying in my ER’ to turn the tides?

Gov. Little: Idaho showed the U.S. how to effectively count votes

Elections

Gov. Little: Idaho showed the U.S. how to effectively count votes

Republicans celebrate local, state victories

State Politics

Republicans celebrate local, state victories

Here’s how Trump’s Idaho victory, Biden’s totals compare with 2016 election

State Politics

Here’s how Trump’s Idaho victory, Biden’s totals compare with 2016 election

‘What we are all about:’ Idaho’s 3rd-largest city declares itself 2nd Amendment City

Canyon County

‘What we are all about:’ Idaho’s 3rd-largest city declares itself 2nd Amendment City

When will we have results in Idaho? Will there be lines? Your election questions, answered

Elections

When will we have results in Idaho? Will there be lines? Your election questions, answered

Before you vote Tuesday, read Idaho Statesman’s endorsements in key state legislative races

Editorials

Before you vote Tuesday, read Idaho Statesman’s endorsements in key state legislative races

Idaho Legislature adjourns for the year

Idaho Legislature adjourns for the year

March 29, 2017, 3:46 PM

2017 Idaho state of the state

2017 Idaho state of the state

January 9, 2017, 4:05 PM

Marco Rubio Visits Boise

Marco Rubio Visits Boise

March 6, 2016, 2:05 PM

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