Idaho’s top federal prosecutor is collaborating with the College of Idaho and the Community Center to host a “United Against Hate” summit on May 13 in Caldwell.  United Against Hate is an initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Justice focused on combating hate crimes and strengthening community trust among law enforcement, community leaders and […] The post College of Idaho, U.S. Attorney’s Office to host ‘United Against Hate’ event in Caldwell appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Grizzly bears are coming back to Washington’s North Cascades. The National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday a decision to actively restore the animals in the region, where they lived for thousands of years. The last confirmed sighting of a grizzly bear in this area was in 1996. The plan […] The post Feds will move grizzly bears into Washington’s North Cascades appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Whooping cough, a highly contagious disease most dangerous to babies, is on the rise in Kootenai County, home to Coeur d’Alene in North Idaho, health officials say. Panhandle Health District announced in a news release on Wednesday that the district has reported 19 confirmed cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, in Kootenai County, […] The post Whooping cough cases rise in North Idaho’s Kootenai County, health officials say appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

As cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza spread across U.S. cattle, Idaho officials say their biggest concern is the virus’ impact on Idaho’s economy.  The illness, also coined the bird flu, has sickened cattle across at least eight states, with the first case detected in Texas cattle in late March, according to the U.S. Department […] The post State officials worry about financial impact after bird flu cases detected in Idaho cattle appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Thomas Jefferson famously wrote in the Declaration of Independence that, “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” This affirmation laid the groundwork for our nation’s democratic process, which remains the standard for the free world. However, in recent years, federal support for our election infrastructure has failed […] The post It’s time for Idaho’s elected leaders to invest in election infrastructure appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

It appeared to be a problem with the food. In February, dairy cattle in multiple herds in northern Texas were suddenly producing less milk, and what they gave was abnormal and thick. And the typically voracious eaters had seemingly lost their appetites. For weeks in March, veterinarian Dr. Barb Petersen sought an answer. She talked […] The post Two veterinarians, hundreds of miles apart, solved a cow sickness whodunit appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Ada County Elections officials unveiled a new online Ballot Verifier tool for the public on Wednesday, saying the first of its kind program is designed to increase election transparency.  Members of the public can use the free online Ballot Verifier tool to view scanned images of all ballots and those ballots’ corresponding cast vote records […] The post Ada County Elections Office unveils online Ballot Verifier tool appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Thursday of former President Donald Trump’s argument he is immune from criminal charges that he tried to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. But conservatives who dominate the court appeared open to returning key questions to a trial court, possibly delaying Trump’s prosecution beyond the November […] The post U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case  appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

For decades, downwinders have criticized the Radiation Compensation Exposure Act, or RECA, for being too narrow. Designed to compensate people exposed to and sickened by nuclear weapons development, activists say RECA has glaring cracks — for starters, it only covered 10 counties in Utah despite research suggesting the whole state was exposed to dangerous, cancer-causing […] The post Bill from Utahns in Congress could jeopardize expanded compensation for downwinders appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little will conduct his first Capital for a Day event in Idaho City on Friday, giving local residents there the chance to ask questions of the governor and many of the state’s top agency directors.  The free event is open to the public and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday […] The post Idaho City to serve as Idaho’s next ‘Capital for a Day’ appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

In the relentless grip of the opioid epidemic, a surge of tragedies has changed our communities, destroyed families, and taken lives. Since 2000, the United States has seen a dramatic rise in drug overdose-related deaths, including prescription opioids. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug-involved overdoses have doubled since 2015, with […] The post Save a life. Bring your unused medication to our Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in Meridian. appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week announced it is awarding $56.5 million in Solar For All grants to Idaho.  The Bonneville Environmental Foundation, a national environmental nonprofit that applied for the funding, will deliver solar energy to Idaho residents with the funding.  The funding is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, […] The post Idaho to receive $56.5 million in federal funds for solar energy appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

WASHINGTON — Cheered for his pro-union stance and promise to rework the tax code, President Joe Biden picked up a major endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions, a massive labor organization now committing resources in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The Democratic leader received multiple standing ovations at the union’s […] The post Biden cracks jokes about Trump’s hair, acquires another major union endorsement appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan emergency spending law Wednesday to provide an additional $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ending months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering and public pleas for Congress to approve the funding. The package also included a measure requiring the popular app TikTok be sold by its Chinese […] The post Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law  appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

U.S. Supreme Court justices spent two hours Wednesday morning debating whether a federal law about emergency treatment encompasses abortion care even in states with strict abortion bans, with no clear indication of how they may ultimately rule. A decision could come as soon as the end of June whether Idaho’s near-total abortion ban means doctors […] The post Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday over former President Donald Trump’s pursuit of absolute immunity from criminal charges alleging that he schemed and knowingly fed lies to subvert the 2020 presidential election, eventually leading to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In the final argument of this term, the justices […] The post Trump’s claims of presidential immunity to be probed at U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Supporters of the open primaries ballot initiative in Idaho are offering voters one last chance to sign their petition before next week’s May 1 deadline to submit signatures for verification.  For their final push, members of the Idahoans for Open Primaries coalition are organizing “last chance to sign day” events in 20 different Idaho towns […] The post Idaho open primary supporters make final push before May 1 deadline appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Para leer esta historia en español, haga clic aquí. Friday is the deadline for Idaho voters to register to vote early before the May 21 primary election. In order to register to vote or update their voter registration, Idahoans may visit the state’s official www.voteidaho.gov website or visit their local county elections office by Friday’s deadline.  “Registering […] The post Friday is the deadline to register to vote early before Idaho’s 2024 primary election appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.

Representatives of the Idaho Forest Products Commission will be handing out free seedlings on Friday during the Idaho Arbor Day celebration at the Idaho State Museum in Boise.  Free seedlings, refreshments, information booths and a tree planting ceremony are all scheduled to be a part of this year’s Arbor Day celebration. Events begin at 10 […] The post Free blue spruce seedlings available at Idaho Arbor Day celebration in Boise appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.