The following article contains descriptions of an incident involving “brownface” and the use of racial stereotypes during a public legislative…
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little officially launched his bid for a third term as governor. He formally submitted his Declaration of Candidacy to the Idaho…
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It’s filing week in Idaho.
Candidates are officially declaring for 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature and seven statewide…
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“Systematic change in a big state government with a $5 billion budget is not an easy thing to do.”
Budgets cuts, education and housing prices were…
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A new study finds that implementing mass deportation could cost Idaho 55,000 jobs, $5.1 billion in gross state product, and $397 million in tax…
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A Republican lawmaker is criticizing Idaho’s top budget writers after they claimed on television that 26 states are in a recession — a figure…
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Gov. Brad Little said he’s concerned about the proposed budget cuts coursing through the Statehouse — but also said he has limited options at…
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Idaho Democratic leaders warned that Idaho has a revenue problem, not a spending problem.
GOP Rep. Rod Furniss agreed that revenue reductions lead…
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Idaho’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill is now law.
Gov. Brad Little Wednesday signed a bill to adopt most of the tax cuts in President…
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“We want that public schools budget to maintain current funding levels,” Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said.…
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A bill moving through the Idaho Legislature would wipe out local LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections in cities across the state. While supporters…
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The House Education Committee Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the state to publicize data on the immigration status of students…
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On Friday, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC), Idaho’s budget-setting committee, ordered one percent cuts for Fiscal Year 2026 and…
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An Idaho Army National Guard officer who claims he faced religious discrimination for his opposition to a Pocatello drag queen story hour announced…
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A $10 million transfer from the Idaho Launch fund would cut into student aid this year, the program’s director said Tuesday.
“We would have to…
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Idaho legislators introduced two pivotal bills last week aimed at stripping local governments of their power to regulate short-term rentals (STRs).…
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Idaho is closely debating whether to join a coalition of states calling for a balanced budget amendment on the national…
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“I think that Utah will find some sanity and pull back,” Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle said. “But we’ll see because if they don’t, we in…
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Idaho lawmakers introduced two bills on Friday aimed at expanding existing restrictions on bathroom and locker room access based on biological…
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The Legislature’s budget committee Friday endorsed $46.3 million of additional spending cuts for the next two years, which could come largely from…
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The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the state’s private education tax credit Thursday.
The five-member court unanimously agreed that challengers…
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The Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would strip 13 cities of their ability to enforce local anti-discrimination…
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The Idaho House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to conform to the federal tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful…
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Another round of budget cuts would force immediate staff cuts and furloughs across Idaho campuses, college and university officials said Friday.
The…
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One day after legislative budget-writers asked state superintendent Debbie Critchfield to plan for cuts to public schools, the first-term Republican…
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“I’m fond of telling people, ‘If there is no God above the state, the state becomes God,” said Christ Church Senior Pastor Doug Wilson. “And I…
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Looking to bridge the gap between the Statehouse and the community, State Senator James Ruchti (D-Pocatello) has announced three town halls for…
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State agency budget cuts could deepen to 5% for the current fiscal year and next fiscal year.
Leaders of the Legislature’s Joint…
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“It’s very alarming when you can walk outside somebody’s house and see rats crawling inside…
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On the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Idaho Democratic legislators marked the date with a call to restore abortion access,…
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“Idaho Democrats are very concerned about what we’re seeing happen with the budget and the expressed priorities,” said Idaho Democratic Party…
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A voter initiative to repeal the grocery tax in Idaho is stirring discussion in the…
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“Justice Roberts then basically said that if we don’t define sex, then how shall we know if we’re discriminating?” said Rep. Barbara Ehardt,…
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CNN By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states…
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“Our budgets are tight. I can tell you that no one’s getting a raise at the state of Idaho – teachers or state workers,” said Rep. Rod…
Continue Reading The 2026 Idaho legislative session kicks off today, starting with Governor Brad Little’s State of the State address, outlining his initiatives and…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A week after the U.S. military successfully ousted Nicolás Maduro, Congressman Russ Fulcher had high praise for the…
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“I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected by Governor Little to represent my Idaho Falls community at home and in the Idaho Legislature,”…
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“Finally, after five and a half years, my legislation that was passed in 2020 – first of its kind – the “Fairness in Women’s Sports” is…
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The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee selected three finalists Tuesday night to fill a vacancy in Idaho House Legislative District 32…
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Idaho will be ringing in the new year with eight new laws on the books on January…
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Former Democratic legislator Todd Achilles has officially entered the 2026 race for the U.S. Senate as an Independent. Achilles, who recently…
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Law enforcement and mental health specialists are sounding the alarm after state cuts are eliminating services for individuals with serious mental…
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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is leading a coalition of state prosecutors in voicing sharp opposition to the Trump Administration’s recent…
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Representative Wendy Horman (R-Idaho Falls) announced that she has accepted a position to serve as the Director of the Office of Child Care in the…
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Idahoans in Pocatello have the opportunity to meet and discuss current issues with their local representative during a special Table-to-Table…
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Millions of dollars for schools, roads and bridges are headed to rural Idaho counties after the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act passed…
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A closer look at the priorities and the controversies taking shape ahead of Idaho’s upcoming legislative…
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Idaho Falls small business owner and real estate developer Brandon Lee secured a seat on the Idaho Falls City Council Tuesday, promising “a listening…
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The City of Pocatello has announced that Mayor-Elect Mark Dahlquist and the new City Council Members will take their oaths of office on Thursday,…
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Voters have chosen Mark Dahlquist as the next mayor of Pocatello on Tuesday night.
Dahlquist won with 7,238 votes, or 62%, over Greg Cates 4,424…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Lisa Burtenshaws won the runoff election for Idaho Falls mayor. The unofficial results show Burtenshaw received 6,435…
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The 2025 election wraps up tonight, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as polls are now open for critical runoff elections in both Idaho Falls and Pocatello.…
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After months of anticipation, Tuesday is the run-off election for the mayor’s race in Pocatello. The November general election determined that the…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 students will head to class tomorrow, coinciding with the crucial Idaho Falls Mayoral Run-Off election. The decision…
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“In order for our elections to work, voters must have confidence that their votes will count,” said Secretary of State McGrane. “Today we…
Continue Reading The Dec. 2nd Pocatello Mayoral Run-Off election is rapidly approaching. Tonight, November 19, Local News 8 is bringing you the Pocatello Mayoral…
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Elmore County election officials have ordered a countywide hand count of all November election ballots after an audit confirmed that approximately…
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he is cosponsoring a bill to permanently establish the Presidential Fitness Test in national schools, as the…
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SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Lemhi County election clerks will conduct a recount in a race where only one vote separated the winner. According to the…
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A lengthy career in Idaho politics is coming to an early close. Long-time Twin Falls Republican lawmaker Lance Clow announced Thursday that he will…
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Attorney General Raúl Labrador applauded the decision, hailing it as a significant legal victory for the state.
“Idaho’s pro-life laws protect both…
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Terri Pickens, a Pocatello native and founder of Pickens Law, P.A., formally announced her campaign for Idaho Governor as a Democrat in 2026. Pickens…
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Bonneville County residents are set to head back to the polls sooner than expected as the upcoming runoff elections take shape. On Monday, the…
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Roughly three-quarters of American cities hold non-partisan city council and mayoral elections, or, where candidates do not provide a political party…
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“It does make a pretty tight timeline. But we are planning on sending out absentee ballots, likely between the 12th and the 14th. It doesn’t give…
Continue Reading Following the local elections, Pocatello is guaranteed a new mayor by December 2, 2025. Mark Dahlquist had 40% of the votes, and Greg Cates had…
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East Idaho cities are no strangers to run-off elections, and there is a reason for that.
With the prospect of run-offs in our current local…
Continue Reading Pocatello is headed for a high-stakes mayoral runoff on December 2, 2025, guaranteeing that the city will have a new leader in 2026. The final tally…
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A bond that would have been used to cover the cost of construction for a new Rexburg police station facility failed to reach the 66.67% of approval…
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The official results are finalized for the Bingham County 2025 municipal elections, confirming a tight victory for Scott D. Stufflebeam, who narrowly…
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As the final tallies are processed from Idaho Falls’ municipal election, the results show two City Council seats have been secured, while the highly…
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Governor Little summed up his visit as “productive and patriotic,” saying he covered “a lot of ground” in his discussions with the President and his…
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“Richard reminded us that politics at its best is about people, not power. It is about understanding our neighbors’ struggles and standing up for…
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On the 22nd day of the government shutdown, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined House Republican leadership Wednesday to address the ongoing…
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The ruling on the case could set precedent for other states concerning transgender athletes in Women’s sports, and Idaho Attorney General Raul…
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“This is something that we need to happen for our students. Some people think it’s just going to be more luxurious and more comfortable for us, but…
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Idaho Falls City Council candidates Jordan Bardsley, Mosy Moran, Teresa Dominick, Christopher Brunt, and Brad Whipple, participated in a public forum…
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National WIC program funding concerns not impacting local WIC offices, yet.…
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Lisa Burtenshaw, Christian Ashcraft, and Jeffrey Aldridge fielded questions from residents, focusing on the challenges of rapid growth, housing…
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Precinct Committee Officers from Legislative District 35 will host a public meeting on Saturday, September 20, at Inkom City Hall to nominate three…
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The voter fraud investigation in Fremont County has expanded. Local News 8 has now confirmed through court records that authorities have charged…
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Voters in Fremont County will decide in November if a new performing arts addition can be constructed at South Fremont High School.…
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“Make sure that the growth that’s happening is done in a safe way for the community so that things are still affordable and we’re still keeping the…
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“I want to try to restore faith and trust with the city government and the people,” Alldridge said. “And try to do policies that match what the…
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Candidates looking to run for city races can file their Declaration of Candidacy on August 18. The deadline to file is August 29, 2025. Election day…
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U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, which will make it a federal…
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Delegates from all over the state voiced opinions on any changes they think need to happen within the Idaho Republican Party.…
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Idaho’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors, the Vulnerable Child Protection Act, is now fully enforceable following the dismissal of the…
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The meeting was geared toward brainstorming ideas for the future, with questions about not just how to meet current metrics, but if the current…
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“For too long, Republican politicians have taken this state for granted, and the result is a set of laws that are completely out of touch with…
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“President Trump has given our nation a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the health trajectory for our entire country,” said Secretary…
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Voters in the Shelley School District said no to building a new high school.…
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Idahoans are heading to the polls tomorrow for the May 20th election, with polls open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Several key local measures are on the…
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Tuesday, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in IORC v. Labrador, has blocked the enforcement of Idaho’s new immigration enforcement…
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Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed into law a bill intended to prevent illegal immigrants living in Idaho from accessing certain state…
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In an exclusive interview with Senator Mike Crapo, Doug Long asks about recent Republican town hall meetings, the Trump tariffs,…
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Governor Ron DeSantis joined Governor Brad Little at the Idaho Statehouse on Monday to push for support for a balanced budget amendment to the U.S.…
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House Bill 234 aims to reduce state regulations for childcare facilities. The most controversial change would allow these centers to establish their…
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The Idaho House has passed a bill that will add more seats to train medical doctors.…
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