Idaho GOP Sen. Jim Risch has penned an opinion piece in favor of HJR 5, the constitutional amendment regarding administrative rules that’s on the November ballot; earlier today, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden sent out an opinion piece opposing the measure. “A ‘yes’ vote on...
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has sent out a strongly worded guest opinion urging a “no” vote on HJR 5, the constitutional amendment on the November ballot regarding administrative rules. Noting that a near-identical measure was rejected by voters two years ago, Wasden writes, “At…
Idaho Supreme Court candidate Robyn Brody called a news conference today to announce support from eight county sheriffs and 18 county prosecutors, and a former longtime Nampa police chief and the Owyhee County sheriff took the opportunity to raise concerns about her opponent, Curt McKenzie.…
After two days of intense investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has determined that a fire that gutted the Challis office of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management was “not a criminal act,” and found no evidence of arson. “The cause of…
A lumber mill in northern Idaho has closed down, leaving about 40 people without work. The Lewiston Tribune reports that Tri-Pro Forest Products closed its Orofino mill on Tuesday. Resource Manager Mike Boeck says a lack of cedar logs forced the company to curtail operations at the Clearwater County mill...
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