Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments regarding abortion ballot initiative fairness

Idaho Supreme Court | April 25 | Idaho Capital Sun

An Idaho pro-abortion group has sued the state, claiming the titles and financial analysis provided by state officials for their 2026 ballot initiative which aims to loosen Idaho's strict abortion ban will bias voters against the measure.

Boise Mayor responds to Idaho AG's comments on LGBT flag controversy

Boise City Hall | April 24 | X

Mayor McLean characterized Labrador's post asserting that the flags were being flown in defiance of the new Idaho law as threats, further committing to her stance that flying the LGBT flag in front of City Hall is Constitutionally protected free speech.

Idaho judge rules Bryan Kohberger can still face the death penalty despite autism diagnosis

Moscow | April 25 | NBC

Bryan Kohberger's legal team tried to prevent prosecutors from seeking the death penalty after he was charged with the killings of four students near the University of Idaho campus in 2022, claiming that his autism diagnosis reduces his culpability. The judge ruled that Kohberger's autism did not rise to the level of an intellectual disability that would prevent the death sentence.

Idaho and Trump Administration agree to allow more shipments of spent nuclear fuel into state

Idaho National Laboratory | April 29 | KTVB

The State of Idaho and U.S. Department of Energy announced that they have signed a waiver agreement allowing new shipments of spent nuclear fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory for research purposes. A 1995 agreement set limits on the transportation of nuclear waste to the INL, and both the State of Idaho and the federal agencies involved must agree in order to exceed those limits.

Community activists gather in protest of Idaho legislation criminalizing public camping

Boise City Hall | April 22 | KTVB

The Idaho Legislature passed a bill criminalizing public camping and sleeping in vehicles in cities with a population over 100,000 in an effort to combat homeless campsites. Protestors say this legislation criminalizes homelessness without providing solutions to aid people in finding shelter.

Interim president of BSU appointed

BSU | April 24 | Idaho News

The Idaho State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jeremiah Shinn to serve as the interim president of BSU following President Tromp's departure this spring.

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