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Truck drivers should know that speed and weight restrictions are in effect for many rural roads in eastern Idaho.

The bill’s text states that no flags or banners may fly over public schools or in Idaho classrooms “that represent a political viewpoint, including but not limited to flags or banners regarding a political party, race, sexual orientation, gender, or a political ideology.”

“Idaho’s law reflects common sense and biological reality, protecting all students’ privacy and safety in spaces like locker rooms and showers,” Attorney General Labrador said. “Every day, we see more examples of the harms of gender ideology, particularly to women and girls.  We applaud the court’s decision to allow our State Board of Education to continue its job of preserving each student’s privacy, dignity, and safety and providing a quality education for Idaho’s children.”

Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Board of Correction appointed Bree Derrick to serve as director of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) as longtime director Josh Tewalt departs the agency for a job in the private sector.

An engine and wildland firefighters from the Salmon-Challis National Forest responded to a grass fire over the weekend and declared it out the same day. The 1.19-acre fire along the Salmon River Road #030 had been caused by a campfire, according to a post on the Salmon-Challis National Forest Facebook page.

An Idaho Senate bill is creating controversy as critics say the legislation unfairly targets the state’s most vulnerable.

The proposed legislation would ban unauthorized camping on public property and require cities to enforce the law.

Governor Brad Little was joined by Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and state lawmakers Monday as he signed Senate Bill 1069 appropriating an additional $5 million in ongoing funding to support literacy in public schools.

Senate Bill 1069 amended the Idaho Code to expand opportunities and professional training for all Kindergarten through third-grade teachers through the Idaho SMART program (Striving to Meet Achievement in Reading Together). The bill allocates an additional $5 million in ongoing funding to support literacy in public schools.

Boise State is one of 45 universities across the nation currently under investigation for allegedly engaging in discriminatory practices in the admission of applicants to their graduate programs.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened investigations into the universities under Title VI, following a February 14 Dear Colleague Letter that reinforced the obligation to end racial preferences in education. This comes amid allegations that these institutions violated Title VI by partnering with “The Ph.D. Project,” which allegedly restricts eligibility based on race.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is warning Idahoans about a phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim recipients owe toll fines. These messages are not legitimate and should be ignored.

“The United States Department of Justice is committed to eliminating the threat posed by Mexican drug cartels and their distribution of narcotics in Idaho.”  Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott said.  “Along with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, we will continue to hold them accountable for bringing poisonous drugs into our state.”

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little has signed a bill increasing the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person and removing the increased rate for seniors. Little signed House Bill 231 Thursday morning a week after the bill passed the Senate 30 to 3. Governor Little released the following statement regarding HB

On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed into law House Bill 37, adopting the firing squad as Idaho’s primary method of execution.

The law will apply to executions carried out on or after July 1, 2026.