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The commute of east Idaho’s future

It’s no secret that Idaho is growing. In fact, the Gem State has seen nearly a 12 percent population increase over the last decade.  While most of that growth has come to Boise and the surrounding areas, there is talk of a similar population boom in southeastern Idaho. Now, people are wondering if we and our roads are ready.

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Attorneys say Idaho man’s attorney-client privilege violated

Defense attorneys representing an Idaho man suspected of stabbing a man say prosecutors have violated his constitutional right to attorney-client privilege. Idaho Press reported Wednesday 38-year-old Ruben Diaz was charged with attempted murder and other counts after authorities say he stabbed 76-year-old Gary Vinsonhaler on the man’s front law in November. Attorneys say prosecutors violated

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Menan woman crowned Mrs. Idaho America

Melissa Rhodehouse of Menan was crowned Mrs. Idaho America 2020 at the Mrs. Idaho America Competition in Nampa on Oct. 12. 23 contestants competed in the pageant which is the official state preliminary to the Mrs. America Pageant. This was the seventh consecutive year Rhodehouse competed in the pageant. In previous years, she took first

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Idaho lawmakers considering property tax changes

Lawmakers are examining property tax options amid complaints that taxes are going up with rising property values, while also hearing concerns from cities and counties that they’re operating on tight budgets. The Property Tax Working Group took no action Monday following a day of presentations that also included university and state financial experts. Ultimately, the

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SDE awards grant funds to help 19 Idaho schools upgrade kitchen equipment

The Idaho State Department of Education has awarded federal grant funding to help 19 Idaho schools purchase new equipment for their National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. SDE awarded $125,215.47 through its Child Nutrition Programs. Schools receiving 2019 grant awards include: SFA Site Equipment Grant Award Dietrich School District Dietrich School Warming/Proofing Cabinet and

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11 Idaho public libraries receive grant

Eleven public libraries throughout Idaho were selected to each receive a $1,000 grant from Libraries Lead with Digital Skills. They are: Caldwell Public Library Challis Public Library Community Library Network (Post Falls) Garden Valley District Library Hagerman Public Library Hailey Public Library Lewiston City Library Middleton Public Library Nampa Public Library Oneida County Library (

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Idaho library reports political books are frequently hidden

Staff at an Idaho library have confirmed at least one person is intentionally hiding books throughout the building dealing with issues traditionally assigned to more liberal political platforms. The Coeur d’Alene Press reported Wednesday that books promoting LGBTQ rights, discussing gun control policies and criticizing President Donald Trump were found hidden in spaces throughout the

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6 students injured in school bus crash

Six middle and high school sustained minor injuries when a vehicle collided with the school bus they were riding in southwestern Idaho. The crash happened about 7:25 Monday morning in Kuna. Kuna School District spokeswoman Allison Westfall says five of the injured students were picked up by their parents after the crash, and the sixth

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