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After Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1301 into law, breweries across Idaho may soon have more room to grow.

The new law, which takes effect in July, allows breweries to operate up to two remote taproom locations instead of just one, in addition to their main production facility.

The current curtailment orders center on the Big Lost and Little Lost River basins. Following the passage of Senate Bill 1341 in 2024, water users in these areas were required to join a mitigation plan to avoid shutdowns. They were given about 16 months to comply, with that deadline taking effect in November of 2025.

The Idaho Department of Labor is urging more than 150 employees laid off from Intermountain Packing this week to seek immediate assistance, noting that turnout for support services has been unexpectedly low.

“They should all be coming into the Department of Labor and learning about unemployment and employment-related programs so that we can help them to get back into employment,” said Windy Hahn, a manager at the Idaho Department of Labor. “We want to be there and we want to help”.

small North Idaho city could soon become the first in the state to ban the sale of kratom, as broader efforts to regulate or outlaw the substance continue to gain traction statewide.

As of April 7th, the Kellogg City Council is proposing a resolution to prohibit the sale of kratom within city limits, a move that could catalyze similar actions in other Idaho communities.

A Lemhi County landmark is making a comeback after a devastating fire two months ago.

The Baker County Market seems to have popped up almost overnight, with the help of the surrounding community.

Hundreds of members of the Idaho Air National Guard have been deployed to the Middle East to bolster U.S. Central Command operations as part of the Department of War’s Operation Epic Fury.

“This deployment exemplifies the extraordinary commitment of the 124th Fighter Wing and its dedicated members, alongside the unwavering support of their families, state and local leaders, neighbors, and employers,” said Idaho Governor Brad Little. “Idaho’s National Guardsmen continue to inspire patriotism and gratitude through their service, and this mission adds a new chapter to the proud tradition of safeguarding our nation.”

A new legal battle is brewing between the federal government and the state of Idaho. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced a federal lawsuit against the Gem State, claiming Idaho didn’t hand over full voter registration lists when asked.

The City of Nampa said goodbye to Mayor Rick Hogaboam on Tuesday as neighbors gathered at the Ford Idaho Center to honor his life and legacy.

A changing of the guard at Hogaboam’s casket marked the beginning of a memorial centered around faith, family, and public service.

Multiple agencies are on the scene of a large brush/haystack fire in Hamer, Idaho.

According to Hamer Fire Chief Scott Jacobs, on Monday afternoon, a downed power line sparked along 1999 North 2300 East in Hamer, Idaho. Fire crews are reporting multiple haystacks on fire and high winds in the area.

A semi-truck crash on State Highway 33 caused major delays on Sunday afternoon. Fortunately, first responders say the driver involved walked away with only minor injuries.

According to Idaho State Police (ISP), the accident happened around 2:45 Sunday afternoon near milepost 6. A 48-year-old Twin Falls man was driving a Western Star Auto Car hauling a trailer eastbound when he lost control of the vehicle.

Governor Brad Little has signed Senate Bill 1250 into law, officially blocking the release of crime scene photos of the victims of the 2022 University of Idaho murders and similar future tragedies.

The legislation aims to close a loophole in public records requests that could have allowed sensitive images of the deceased to become public. The bill, which unanimously passed the Idaho House and Senate, was championed by the family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four students killed in the November 2022 attack.

Facing a system operating at over 100% capacity, the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) has begun transferring hundreds of incarcerated men to a private facility in Arizona.

On Thursday, IDOC officials confirmed that 120 inmates have already been moved to the Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex. According to a news release, IDOC intends to transfer an additional 200 men in the coming weeks as the state grapples with a lack of bed space that has spilled over into local county jails.

A weekend rollover crash north of Preston has claimed the life of a Georgia man and left another in the hospital.

Idaho State Police say the crash happened around 9:45 Saturday morning on US 91. A 22-year-old man was driving a Toyota Highlander southbound when he went off the road, overcorrected, and rolled over the guardrail.

“We are heartbroken over the sudden passing of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Rick served with a genuine heart for public service and an unwavering commitment to the people of Nampa,” said Gov. Little. “He cared deeply about his community and worked every day to make it stronger and better for those he served.”

Officials have confirmed that Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam died from a medical emergency he experienced during a Regional Town Hall in Eagle on Wednesday evening. He was 47 years old.