Gov. Butch Otter is out on a three-day trail ride along the Idaho-Nevada border, along with Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, legislators and federal and state officials. It's an annual tradition for Otter, who started the rides as a congressman to discuss resource issues and see…
Among the new laws taking effect today are reforms to Idaho's Open Meeting Law, which had been limited by a 2007 Idaho Supreme Court decision that blocked prosecution of any violations that couldn't be proven in court to be "knowing" or intentional. Idaho Attorney General…
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Dan Eismann has been named to the National Drug Court Hall of Fame, the highest honor given by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, which represents more than 2,300 drug courts nationwide. As a district judge, Eismann founded the…
Sharon Harrigfeld, a longtime Idaho juvenile corrections employee and official, has been named the new director of the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, replacing Larry Callicutt, who is retiring Aug. 1. “We’re losing a great director and a valued member of my team with Larry’s…
A statewide effort by law enforcement agencies to target impaired drivers kicks off today and runs through July 12. Funded by a federal grant, it'll focus on catching and arresting anyone driving under the influence, including motorcycle riders. Special patrols are planned over the Fourth…
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