Idaho

In April, six transgender Idaho residents sued over the state’s new bathroom law, which makes it a crime for people to use restrooms or changing rooms that don’t align with their sex assigned at birth. On Friday, attorneys presented their arguments over a request for a preliminary injunction, asking the court to prevent the law from taking effect as it applies to bathrooms. U.S. District Judge ...

Jun. 2—A federal court has set a trial date for the families of the 2022 Moscow murder victims suing Washington State University over the school's handling of convicted killer and former student Bryan Kohberger. The trial will take place Sept. 13, 2027, in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle ...

State Sen. Jeff Wilson, D-Longview, is calling for a state-led investigation of the deadly chemical incident and spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill in Longview.

Idaho law enforcement agencies are investigating the killing and mutilation of livestock across Southern Idaho in recent weeks, according to a news release that Idaho State Police shared Friday. The agency said the State Brand Inspector, which verifies livestock ownership through brands, and multiple county sheriff’s offices are investigating incidents of cattle shot and killed in Jerome and ...

First, the undocumented Idaho mother’s partner of 18 years was detained by U.S. immigration authorities. Sick in detention, she said in Spanish, he opted to leave the country rather than fight.

May 27—MOSCOW — Affordable housing continues to be an elusive issue for Moscow city officials given the city's staff and budget constraints. The Moscow City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss general housing issues. No vote was taken. According to data provided by Moscow City Administrator Bill Belknap, the average Moscow home value in 2025 was over $467,000. The average rent ...

Editor’s note: This story was jointly reported, written and edited by the Jackson Hole News&Guide and Idaho Capital Sun.

Three years ago, opponents filed a lawsuit challenging an Idaho law that bars transgender students from using school bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity. Now, that challenge is on the verge of dismissal.

After years of debate over whether rural eastern and southern Oregon would be better off as part of Idaho, Wallowa County has become the first in Oregon to reverse course on the push to leave the state.

Two military aircraft collided in the sky near Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday. Officials said all crew members survived the crash, but the same can’t be said for the fighter jets, of course — and replacing them won’t be cheap.