COVID positivity rates continue to rise
North Idaho's positivity rate is at its worst mark since early February.
Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy
Gov. Brad Little was in Post Falls Friday to discuss the legislative session, but the conversation quickly turned to COVID-19 concerns, vaccinations and politics.
Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over
Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.
FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for 12 and up
N. Idaho positive cases trending in wrong direction
Local officials are waiting for word from state officials before administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to children.
Property tax relief? HB 389 says it provides that
The bill's tumultuous path through the Idaho House and Senate this week now goes to Gov. Little for consideration.
Protesters show support for ousted NIC professor
Wednesday's demonstration highlights a months-long investigation a teacher's supporters say is an unfair decision.
After 2 days of controversy, Senate OKs higher ed budget
With HB 387 now on its way to the Governor's desk for signature, one of the key appropriations keeping lawmakers from adjourning has cleared.
House starts to clear education logjam
Objections to critical race theory still might hamper efforts to pass a budget and sine die.
McGeachin fires up N. Idaho crowd
Lt. Gov calls out senators who flipped on SB 1136
The lt. gov. spoke to more than 500 about the pandemic, government overreach, education, indoctrination and a not-so-subtle hint about a possible run for governor.
House passes $3.7B Medicaid package
Legislators shoot down COVID testing
The 36-34 Medicaid vote came just before the House voted down a federal funds for COVID-19 testing in schools.
House passes 'anti-indoctrination' bill
Educators say it stifles academic freedom
While proponents railed against critical race theory on the House floor, HB 377's passage now allows a key teacher appropriation bill to advance, accelerating the timeline for lawmakers to adjourn and go home.
House overrides emergency powers veto
The override now goes to the Senate, which could vote as early as Thursday.
Attempt to override veto fails
N. Idaho senator helps support governor's decision
SB 1136 falls one vote shy of override.
Little blasts Legislature in veto of emergency bills
Little got back-up from the four surviving former governors who stood with him to announce the veto of two bills aimed at curtailing his authority. HB 135 and SB 1136 could survive the veto anyway.
Legislature resumes after two-week COVID break
The state House and Senate tackled a variety of topics Tuesday, from abortion to smoking.
Little bans state 'vaccine passports'
Governor rejects idea behind 'different class of citizens'
Idaho joins Texas and Florida in the prohibition, which prohibits state officials from denying service or entry without COVID-19 vaccination papers.
'Stifling' initiative bill passes House, heads to Gov's desk
SB 1110 cleared the House by a 15-18 vote Wednesday after intense floor debate.
Decision day looms for Idaho initiative bill
SB 1110 could likely bring a vote to the House floor Wednesday.
COVID-19 vaccination rate starting to slow
Local health officials concerned that diminishing demand will slow the pace to herd immunity.
Souza leaving Senate, running for Secretary of State
The four-term Senator from Coeur d'Alene is running on a platform of election integrity.
Breakthrough cases: 97 vaccinated Idahoans have since tested positive
The number marks a 0.0003 percent possibility of contracting the virus after you've been vaccinated.
Mayors, legislators picking up pieces after tax relief divide
SB 1108's narrow defeat in the Senate Thursday leaves lawmakers and leaders searching for answers.
Dangerous winds expected Sunday
Wind gusts could reach 60 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
Mask mandate yanked
Health board votes 5-2 to rescind controversial measure
The decision comes one year to the day after Gov. Brad Little declared a state of emergency in Idaho.
New group gangs up on growth
Goal is education, pointing out resources
The group of planners and elected officials could eventually include civic groups, chambers of commerce and trade associations as Idaho's population surge outpaces the nation.
Idaho will extend tax deadline to May 17
The move will synchronize the state's deadline with the temporary federal deadline.
Idaho's next initiative could be medical marijuana
SB 1110 would raise the requirements for citizen initiatives like the movement driving Kind Idaho, but a local advocate said she's hopeful the matter will reach Idaho voters.
COVID-19 shuts down Idaho Legislature
A swell of coronavirus cases have delayed proceedings for at least two weeks.
Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package
But governor also says state can't afford to reject it
The package, part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, includes nearly $1 billion in relief to schools, childcare and non-profits helping the impoverished.
All Idahoans eligible for vaccine April 26
The plan beats President Biden's call to open eligibility by nearly a week.
House passes Medicaid exclusion on indigent fund
State ranks low in Medicaid coverage analysis
If it clears the Senate, HB 316 will eventually save the state roughly $12 million per year.
Kootenai County seeks candidates for PHD board seat
Commissioner Fillios said the search to fill a seat currently occupied by nurse Jai Nelson isn't an indictment of the board member who has led the charge for mask mandates.
Apartments get Cd'A approval
Original plans called for a hotel along I-90, but COVID-19's impact on the travel industry sent developers down a different path.
Lawmakers hope 'Spring Forward Sunday' will be the last
States are primed to permeate Daylight Saving, and Congress is following suit.
Vaccine demand takes a breather
As more get vaccinated, however, experts predict that demand will creep back up.
Initiative bill clears House committee, gets ready for full vote
Senate Bill 1110 cleared the State Affairs Committee Monday with a 12-2 vote to send to the House floor with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
Gun sales skyrocket in 2020
Virus, riots and election all helped spur purchases
Locals site election, COVID-19, civil unrest as drivers behind the surge.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine reaches North Idaho
First shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week
The first shipment of 2,400 doses will be distributed next week alongside Pfizer and Moderna.
Northern Lakes ringing doorbells for fire help
The new program will help the fire district share information and gather video to help fight fires.
Early childhood education bill fails, but could come back
The nearly $6 million in federal grant money was voted down by slim margin after concerns of "indoctrination" and complains the bill would encourage mothers to join the workforce.
Nearly half of Idaho seniors vaccinated
The news comes as the state expands its vaccine transparency tool and works toward a centralized appointment scheduling system.
Initiative bill passes Senate 26-9
Measure, which critics are calling unconstitutional, now moves to the House
The measure, which critics are calling unconstitutional, now moves to the House.
Capitol Police: Fulcher not under investigation
The Idaho Congressman released a letter from the law enforcement agency that states the alleged January 12 incident is considered closed.
Developers eye Wild Waters lot for apartments
A Boise development company had been looking at converting the flattened, empty lot into a hotel.
State: Vaccine doses for Idahoans only
The announcement comes as officials estimate 4,800 doses have gone to people who neither work nor live in Idaho.
Growth spurt will mean more park space by 2040
For Coeur d'Alene to keep its per capita park space, it would need to find 185 new acres by 2040.
Nationwide cold snap could delay local vaccine shipments
If you haven't been told your appointment has been cancelled, assume it's still on, Panhandle Health says.
Little: Vaccine supply could triple by end of March
The Gov. said he's hopeful the yet-to-be-authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine could accelerate the vaccination process.
Snow day!
The holiday weekend that closed schools coincided with a weather system that gave the area three to four inches of snow.
Idaho House passes bill to eliminate August elections
House Bill 106 now moves to the Senate for consideration.