Idaho House Democrats are decrying what they call an ‘egregious abuse of supermajority power’ after the Republican supermajority voted to suspend House rules to block a formal minority report from being entered into the official House Journal.
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Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho lawmakers are considering legislation to make Kratom illegal—a major development for advocates pushing for stricter regulation of the substance and its use. House Bill 864 could classify Kratom as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, Idaho’s most restrictive drug category. If enacted, all forms of Kratom would be added to the Schedule
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Upper Valley emergency responders in Eastern Idaho are getting a new training opportunity thanks to a partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Drivers traveling along Highway 20 may see law enforcement and emergency response vehicles around vacant properties located just south of the Tri-State Tire building.
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Last week, the House approved a bill that cuts about $131 million from this year’s state budget.
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The Idaho House has approved a controversial memorial calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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For much of the session, legislators have been haggling over how to have a say over the way Idaho spends $930 million in rural health grants.
A new bill emerged Tuesday morning.
Introduced unanimously in the House Health and Welfare Committee, this bill follows a similar version from the Senate and would create a legislative committee to oversee Idaho’s federal Rural Healthcare Transformation grants. The money could have far-reaching implications — and could factor into Idaho’s medical education debate.
Continue Reading The Idaho Senate passed HB 583 in a 23-12 vote on Monday, a measure that ensures regulations on short-term rental owners may only be imposed when there is a public safety concern.
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The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Donald Steven Lang.
The FBI is assisting the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in finding Lang, who is wanted for being allegedly involved in the sexual assault of a minor in Idaho.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is urgently warning residents about a wave of scam text messages spreading across the state.
“Scammers are targeting Idahoans with messages that look official but are completely fake,” said Lisa McClellan, DMV Administrator. “If the link does not have a dot gov address, it’s a scam.”
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Ten student entrepreneurs hit the stage for a “Shark Tank”-style competition Monday at Rigby High School.
The “Invest Nest” finalists competed for $10,000 in prize money – split among the top three business pitches.
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A pedestrian was killed late Monday night after being hit by a pickup on Interstate 84 near Heyburn.
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The Idaho Challenged Athletes Foundation hosted its three-day winter sports weekend in Boise, where adaptive athletes had the chance to compete in sled hockey at Ice World, skiing at Bogus Basin, and a pair of activities at the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse.
Continue Reading In a swift and controversial move, the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee voted 10–6 on Monday to introduce a bill that would repeal Medicaid expansion, effective January 1, 2028. The decision followed less than 20 minutes of debate centered around rolling back the 2018 voter-approved initiative.
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The man charged with killing four people across two southern Idaho counties is set to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Monday, Benjamin Naylor was sentenced to four consecutive and concurrent fixed-life terms in state prison, the Cassia County and Minidoka County Prosecuting Attorney’s Offices announced. The move comes after Naylor pleaded guilty to the charges in late December in a bid to avoid the death penalty.
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After an unseasonably dry winter, a City of Parker resident is claiming the region is currently in the grip of a modern-day Dust Bowl. He estimates that millions of cubic yards of sandy topsoil are being stripped from local farms every spring, clouding the air and burying neighboring properties.
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A bill that would recognize professional experience outside the classroom on the career ladder is heading to the full House.
Currently, career-technical educators must receive four years of proficient evaluations before they can move up the career ladder, the state’s salary funding model. The bill would allow CTE instructors and professional support staff to move up the ladder with years of experience outside of schools.
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Juanita Sibert has lived to see more than a century of American history — and on Saturday, she celebrated 109 years of it with cake, ice cream, and the people who love her most.
Born March 7, 1917, in Marland, Nebraska, Sibert blew out her candles surrounded by family and community members who gathered in Caldwell to mark the milestone.
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What began as a spiritual journey to the Holy Land quickly transformed into a desperate mission for survival. Alicia Ramos, an Idaho Falls pastor, is finally home after being caught in the crossfire of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Ramos was part of a group of 117 women pastors from across the United States. As the only representative from Idaho, she found her pilgrimage abruptly interrupted by the sound of sirens and falling bombs.
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A 27‑year‑old Arizona woman died Sunday after she and her brother fell through thin ice while attempting to fish on Alexander Reservoir, according to the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office.
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The owners of the Baker Country Market have officially announced they will rebuild the store. The decision comes just two weeks after a catastrophic fire leveled the beloved local landmark.
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After an hour of debate — a wide-ranging airing of fiscal issues — the House Friday easily passed an immediate spending cut.
The 2026 Idaho Rescissions Act, Senate Bill 1331, cuts this year’s general fund spending by $131.3 million. Most of the cuts were already in place; Gov. Brad Little cut 3% from most agency budgets last summer. But the bill also includes an additional $15.3 million in cuts, beyond Little’s recommendations.
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The City of Victor filed a lawsuit against the City of Driggs on Thursday, alleging years of contract breaches, environmental pollution, and financial mismanagement regarding their shared wastewater treatment agreement.
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Suspected acts of vandalism have forced the closure of Blacktail Park, potentially delaying its seasonal opening, leaving Bonneville County with an estimated $8,000 repair bill. In response, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the public to find the suspected vandals.
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“Every arrest my ICAC Unit makes removes another threat from Idaho streets and brings us closer to ensuring children can grow up safe from exploitation,” said Attorney General Labrador. “The law enforcement partnerships we’ve built across Idaho make it possible to take swift action when children are at risk, and we’re grateful for every agency that shares our commitment to protecting Idaho’s kids.”
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Springing forward this weekend might feel routine, but medical experts say even losing one hour of sleep can still take a serious toll on people’s hearts, safety, and overall health.
Dr. Christopher Valentine, a family medicine doctor and medical director with Optum in Utah and Idaho, said the one-hour jump has been linked to a short-term increase in heart attacks, strokes, and car crashes, especially on the Monday after the time change.
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Data centers — like the massive one under construction by Meta in Kuna — are popping up across the country, supporting services like artificial intelligence and cloud storage. They also use a lot of power.
As these large-scale power users come online in Idaho, one lawmaker wants to ensure residents don’t see higher utility bills as a result.
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As tensions continue between Iran and the United States, members of Idaho’s Iranian community are sharing their personal histories, revealing a divide between those who remember the era before the 1979 Revolution and a “burnt generation” that grew up entirely under the current regime.
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Idaho Falls Police are investigating a burglary at the Perfect Light Camera store on 17th Street.
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“Snowplows are out there to keep roads safe and passable, but they need space to do their job,” states the post. “Please slow down, stay alert, and give plows plenty of room.”
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A 53-year-old Twin Falls man is dead after an early morning crash on US-93 north of Hollister.
According to the Idaho State Police, the crash took place just after 1:10 AM on March 5th. The man was driving south in the wrong lanes of US-93 when his 2017 Ford F-350 struck the Ford Explorer head-on.
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Two local firefighters are being recognized with the state’s highest commendation for their selfless actions during a harrowing water rescue late last year.
Senior Firefighters Travis Adams and Jeremy F. Newman have been selected to receive the Idaho Medal of Honor for their bravery on Oct. 5, 2025, when they jumped into a frigid canal to save a family trapped inside a submerged vehicle.
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“This settlement is a massive win for all north Idaho families, businesses, and communities who depend on reliable water,” said Attorney General Labrador. “For over a decade, this litigation created uncertainty for cities, farms, and employers across the basin. Courts had already held that the tribe was entitled to certain water rights on the Reservation that could affect the region. This settlement avoids continued litigation, protects existing water rights, secures water for future growth, and it is a win for all parties.”
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Driggs city leadership is asking for the public’s help after a huge illegal dumping incident threatened the city’s sewer system.
“Illegal dumping can disrupt the treatment biology of our wastewater plant, damage pumps and pipelines, create serious public health and environmental risks,” stated the post.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – A small donation could make a big difference for hundreds of students in Eastern Idaho. United Way of Eastern Idaho is inviting the community to take part in its “Power of $10” campaign on Thursday, March 5th — a one-day online fundraising event aimed at helping local children who may
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Stacey Wondra, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 5-year-old Michael “Monkey” Vaughan, is back in court on Wednesday as part of a preliminary hearing to determine whether or not the prosecution can take the case against him to trial.
The hearing began on Tuesday morning. Michael’s mother and father, Brandi and Tyler, were the first to testify. The couple individually testifying to the emotional and terrifying first moments of Michael’s disappearance from their home in Fruitland. Three separate K9 handlers, each who aided in various aspects of the search for Michael, also testified. Two of the handlers have specialized K9s that search for and detect human remains. Both dogs indicated the presence of human remains in the backyard of Sarah and Stacey Wondra’s home, though Michael’s body has not yet been found.
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The House Education Committee deadlocked Wednesday on a bill punishing student walkouts, effectively killing it for this legislative session.
House Bill 794 would have required that public schools count protest walkouts as unexcused absences. A motion to advance the bill failed on a 7-7 tie, amid concerns that the bill would infringe on free speech rights and parents’ right to excuse their children from school.
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Betty Grandy may only be nine years old, but she worked the room like a seasoned lobbyist Wednesday morning and secured a unanimous “yes” from state senators on her bill to designate hunting as the official state sport.
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A Boise woman accused of crashing a stolen ambulance into a medical office building and attempting to set it on fire must remain behind bars pending her upcoming trial.
On February 23, Prosecutors say that George stole an ambulance from St. Luke’s Hospital and drove it directly into the Portico North Building, which houses offices for the Department of Homeland Security. Following the crash, George poured gasoline around the area in an alleged attempt to set the building on fire.
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A 67-year-old Preston man has died from injuries after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing the road over the weekend.
The accident happened around 3:44 p.m. on February 28. The man was using a marked crosswalk to cross South State Street, north of West First Street, when he was hit by a 2003 pickup truck heading south. The driver of the truck has been identified as a 62-year-old male from Nibley, Utah.
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“If there were even a remote chance that we thought this could jeopardize a park – let alone Harriman – we wouldn’t do this,” said Idaho Senator Doug Okuniewicz.
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Class sizes, programs, and resources are all tied to the purse, and those elected to legislative power will hold those strings.
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A Mountain Home mother is recovering from serious injuries after the family’s foster dog attacked her while she was holding her infant daughter.
Natasha Chapman said the attack happened on Friday, Feb. 20. Her 4-year-old daughter, Atalie, was home from school, and her husband, Nate, was at work in Eagle when the family’s foster dog, Bodie, a Lab Catahoula mix, attacked her while she was holding her 11-month-old baby.
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Ownership of the Pomerelle Mountain Resort is changing hands, but the “mom and pop” spirit of the Southern Idaho skiing staple isn’t going anywhere. The Anderson family, longtime owners of the resort, has officially sold the mountain to current manager Zack Alexander and his wife, Crystal.
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The House State Affairs Committee introduced a replacement bill that would update the state’s “harmful materials” library law.
The previous version would have prohibited stores from selling material that’s harmful to minors “or” sexually explicit. The new bill would prohibit stores from selling material that’s harmful to minors “and” sexually explicit.
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For the second consecutive year, House Republicans passed a bill that would prohibit school districts from deducting union dues from payroll systems and from offering employees paid leave for union activities, among other restrictions.
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On Friday, Feb. 27, a federal jury decided that a TikTok influencer is liable for $10 million in damages after the defendant wrongfully accused a University of Idaho professor of being involved in the 2022 Moscow murders.
During its deliberation, the jury concluded that Ashley Guillard made “false statements” that Department Chair and Associate Professor of History, Rebecca Scofield, “orchestrated the murder of four students at the University of Idaho” and “had an inappropriate romantic relationship with a student.”
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“Idaho students should feel safe in Idaho schools, and nowhere more than in the most private spaces like restrooms and locker rooms,” said Caleb Pirc, Director of the IFPC Legal Center. “But rather than protecting its students’ safety and privacy, Boise High School facilitated the violation of our client’s privacy.”
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The West Ada School District, along with Superintendent Derek Bub and principal Monty Hyde, asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by a former West Ada teacher who clashed with the district over signs, including one that read “Everyone is Welcome Here,” in her classroom.
The ask follows a similar request from the Idaho Office of the Attorney General on Thursday.
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“The gift is currently under threat by a bill pending in the Idaho Legislature,” said Averell Harriman Fisk in a statement. “For years, Harriman State Park has been enjoyed by our family and millions of visitors. It must be protected from political whims. It must be protected for the people of Idaho.”
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The Middle East stands at a historic crossroads following a series of massive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. The strikes, which claimed the life of Iran’s Supreme Leader and many of Iran’s top leaders. It left a sudden power vacuum in a nation that has been under the strict control of the Islamic Republic for 47 years.
While the world waits with bated breath to see who will fill that void, members of Idaho’s Iranian community are grappling with a complex mix of celebration, relief, fear, and uncertainty.
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Gas prices in Idaho are on the rise, and while increases are typical this time of year, experts say tensions involving Iran are adding extra pressure to the market. Analysts warn prices could climb past the three-dollar mark in the coming days as global oil markets react to growing instability overseas.
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A 60-year-old Caldwell woman will spend the next 15 years in prison for trafficking Meth in southern Idaho.
Kimberly Lee Freeman received the 180-month sentence from Chief U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford, followed by a court-ordered three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.
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The hiring cycle for the Idaho Falls Police Department has officially started. IFPD is encouraging individuals who have never served as police officers to apply for its entry-level Police Officer positions.
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Public schools would not be allowed to grant excused absences for students attending political protests, under a new bill introduced Friday.
Rep. Steve Tanner’s bill targets recent student walkouts over federal immigration enforcement. Leaving school for such protests would count as an all-day, unexcused absence.
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Faced with a revenue shortfall heading into the legislative session, state leaders had three options to balance the budget: Reduce spending, tap reserves or restore tax revenue.
The third option is unlikely in the GOP-dominated Legislature, which has overwhelmingly supported fast and furious tax cuts in recent years. But Democratic and Republican lawmakers this session have pushed for the second option, particularly as the impact of cuts comes into focus.
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Two Magic Valley residents — a refugee-turned-advocate and a child of immigrants — are sharing their personal stories as part of a community storytelling event called “Becoming Idaho.”
Chandra Upreti, director of the Twin Falls office of the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, is a refugee himself. He said his parents fled their home country of Bhutan when he was only 6 months old. After leaving Bhutan and before arriving in the United States, Upreti and his family lived in a refugee camp in Nepal for nearly 17 years.
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It looks like Governor Brad Little will have a little competition for the May primary. Seven people will be running against him in the upcoming Republican primary.
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Idaho State Police says it is investigating a single‑vehicle rollover that happened Thursday afternoon on State Highway 22, west of Dubois.
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A 31-year-old Clark County man is in custody after investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) found him in possession of child pornography.
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Local construction powerhouse Gayle Lim Construction is tackling a regional labor shortage by bringing the job site directly into the classroom.
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The collaboration with INL places Idaho’s three public universities in an elite cadre of colleges that offer supercomputer access to their students.
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Local News 8 is learning more about the Baker Country Market in Salmon that went up in flames over the weekend.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — For Paralympic gold medalist Hunter Woodhall and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall, the Simplot Games changed their life when the two first met as high school athletes, sparking a marriage that would lead them to international fame. This past weekend, the couple returned to their roots to mentor a new generation. While
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Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea issued a response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Wednesday, accusing the administration of neglecting working families while criticizing Gov. Brad Little for “banking on” the president’s momentum to launch his own reelection campaign.
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Republican leaders in Wyoming and Idaho praised President Trump’s 2026 State Of The Union address praising the administrations first-year achievments on economy, securing the southern border, and providing relief for working families.
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Violence has erupted across several areas in Mexico, and there are still a lot of unknowns about what’s going on. A local Rexburg woman tells Local News 8 she has family stuck there.
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Some public school leaders are preparing to cut their budgets if lawmakers keep state funding flat next school year — even though K-12 is exempt from nearly statewide cuts. Budget-setting lawmakers this month advanced a $2.77 billion public school funding bill for 2026-27. It’s roughly the same amount the state appropriated this school year. And so far, brick-and-mortar public schools have been shielded from proposed spending cuts that apply to most state-funded agencies and institutions.
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Newly released grade-level reading test scores show some hiccups in the rollout of Idaho’s new reading test given to students in grades K-3.
School districts across Idaho are figuring out what works best for testing young students, from headphones to the number of test takers at a time, to what device kids use.
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February marks Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide celebration highlighting the power of hands-on learning to prepare students for high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand careers.
Continue Reading Idaho Districts lean heavily Republican, so in some races a win in the May Primary could send the victor straight to the statehouse.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — City officials are addressing concerns regarding beaver activity along the Riverwalk, as the animals continue to gnaw on trees lining the Snake River. While the sight of damaged trunks has drawn public attention, the city describes this year’s activity as typical.”This is not a new issue for the city,” said
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The following article contains descriptions of an incident involving “brownface” and the use of racial stereotypes during a public legislative hearing. Reader Discretion Advised:
Idaho lawmakers are facing criticism after allowing a man to testify before the House Business Committee while appearing in what critics described as “brownface.”
Eagle resident David Pettinger addressed lawmakers regarding a bill that would implement the federal E-Verify system, requiring employers to verify the legal status of workers. But instead of delivering conventional testimony, Pettinger appeared wearing a wig and brownface, pretending he could not speak English. He was accompanied by another person he referred to as a “translator.”
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Icy roads and falling snow have caused multiple slide-offs and crashes along US 26 along Palisade Reservoir on Tuesday. The worst area is near Big Elk Creek Road.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Staybridge Hotel around 8 a.m.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A local robotics team, Team PACK-Man, has gathered steam after winning both regional and state-level competitions. Now, they’re turning their gears toward the national stage. After months of teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on STEM learning, these passionate programmers are taking their innovative ideas on the road. The enthusiastic engineering team stopped by
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Eighth graders from Rigby Middle School proved they are the masters of the machine this week, taking home the top prize and $1,500 for their school’s STEM programs at the Idaho Environmental Coalition’s (IEC) first-ever Ecobots Challenge.
“Our students worked very hard to prepare for this competition and their hard work paid off,” Rigby Middle School coach Lingpei Zou said. “The Ecobots Challenge not only strengthens students’ coding skills but also encourages them to deliver presentations that highlight their reasoning, teamwork, challenges and more. It is truly a valuable learning experience for all of us.”
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It’s filing week in Idaho.
Candidates are officially declaring for 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature and seven statewide offices.
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Two people were injured Monday evening in a head‑on collision on State Highway 39 near Vollmer Loop in Power County, according to the Idaho State Police.
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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 among the controversial subjects discussed Saturday.
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Local News 8 is learning more about the Baker Country Market in Salmon that went up in flames over the weekend.
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Local avalanche experts are urging backcountry users to slow down, get informed, and make safety their top priority before heading into the mountains. Local News 8 spoke with two avalanche experts on how skiers and snowmobilers can prepare as the weak snowpack created by earlier drought conditions, continued storms and wind can keep danger elevated.
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A Minnesota man was killed after being buried in an avalanche in the Keg Springs area west of Island Park on Sunday.
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Day two of the expo brought hundreds of patrons through the doors of the Mountain View Event Center, where local vendors showcased products and services designed to upgrade everything from the inside and outside of your home, even aid for when you hurt yourself working on projects.
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The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a stark reminder regarding gun safety this week following a shooting incident involving a child and an adult victim.
The incident took place on February 18. According to a BLCSO Facebook post, the child involved did not live at the home where the shooting took place. Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening.
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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 revenue – an impact similar to the Great Recession of 2007-2009.
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Following Idaho’s adoption of federal tax changes under the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” the Idaho State Tax Commission has released updates for the 2025 tax season. While some benefits will be automatic, officials warn that certain taxpayers may need to wait several weeks to claim new deductions.
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The City of Idaho Falls is planning improvements along Woodruff Avenue from Meppen Canal to U.S. 26 (Yellowstone Avenue) to enhance safety and improve traffic flow. The proposed project will address existing roadway conditions and make targeted upgrades to support continued growth and mobility in the area. Community members are invited to learn more about the project and share their feedback at an in-person public open house.
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A Boise woman was among those killed in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, earlier this week.
Liz Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, and her sister Caroline Sekar, 45, from San Francisco, were part of an experienced group of backcountry skiers caught in a slide during a historic winter storm in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The disaster has been described by officials as one of the deadliest avalanches in the United States in decades.
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“This is a capability that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world,” said National Reactor Innovation Center Program Manager Josh Gillespie. “When we look at all the different kinds of nuclear reactors that are out there in the world, molten salt reactors are the ones that we have known the least about.”
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Many Idaho landscapers depend on snow to keep business going, and this winter has made that challenging.
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A 45-year-old Nevada man will spend more than 17 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that funneled methamphetamine and fentanyl into Eastern Idaho.
U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced Franklin Ryan, of Sparks, Nevada, to 210 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.
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Students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools walked out of class Thursday afternoon, joining a statewide wave of youth-led protests against recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Organized through the Instagram account @skylineandifwalkout2026, the demonstration follows similar student-led actions that began earlier this month in Boise and Twin Falls. On Thursday, a crowd of students lined the Broadway Bridge in
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Meridian Police is searching for a suspect who crashed a stolen ambulance from a local hospital late Wednesday night before crashing it into a building currently leased by the Department of Homeland Security. Police have now learned the suspect attempted to set the vehicle on fire after the crash.
In an afternoon press conference, Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea revealed new details, stating that the suspect poured accelerant both inside and outside the ambulance after crashing it into the North Portico building. Investigators believe the suspect intended to ignite the vehicle but fled when interrupted by responding officers.
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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 they could not immediately source as legislators debate spending cuts and whether to tap the state’s rainy day fund.
The co-chairs of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee made their stance clear in a roundtable discussion last week on Idaho Reports, but one data point they shared didn’t sit well with a representative from Shelley.
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For a state trooper, the difference between a routine traffic stop and a life-altering tragedy is often a matter of “inches and seconds”.
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Image courtesy of the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls skyline looks a lot different now that the old water tower is officially gone. But what does the new water tower actually do for the Idaho Falls community? Anchor Megan Lavin gives us an exclusive inside look. Locals React
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the ‘Warthog’, has been flying out of Gowen Field for three decades.
“It’s the longest serving aircraft we’ve had here at Gowen Field,” said Lt. Col. Chris Borders with the Idaho National Guard.
Soon, this beloved aircraft that Idahoans have seen soaring over the Treasure Valley for 30 years may be replaced with something new — the F-16.
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As severe winter weather grips Southeast Idaho, Idaho State Police troopers have been busy responding to several slide-offs and crashes along I-15 and US-20.
In a recent Facebook post, ISP released images of several minor crashes that took place early Wednesday morning. To keep motorists safe, ISP is urging drivers to stay put if they lose control.
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Teen dating violence is not just a statistic; it is happening in Canyon County, and local advocates say the numbers are rising.
At Advocates Against Family Violence, Outreach Coordinator Tiffany Ruiz says the scope of the problem is alarming.
Continue Reading Universities like Idaho State University are facing additional reductions on top of previous cuts, while K-12 schools have largely been spared. Critics are warning these across-the-board cuts could create long-term issues, even if they save money in the short term.
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