Idaho State Police explain distracted driving investigations

8 February 2012, 9:56 pm

MERIDIAN A recent inattentive driving fatal crash and a proposed texting while driving measure that is making its way through this year's Idaho Legislature are putting the issue of distracted driving on the forefront.... Read More »

Idaho biz, ag groups talk economic incentives with tax committees

8 February 2012, 7:52 pm

Business and agricultural groups told the House and Senate tax committees, in a rare joint hearing today, that restoring university research and development budgets, adding incentives for job creation and eliminating Idaho's $130 million personal property tax would all help boost Idaho's economy.... Read More »

Ex-US Rep Bill Sali seeks Idaho plate to help family's group

8 February 2012, 3:42 pm

Former state and U.S. Rep. Bill Sali sought the Idaho Legislature's assistance in promoting a private foundation created recently by him and his wife.... Read More »

Travis Manning to Run for Idaho Legislature in Canyon County

8 February 2012, 12:32 pm

Travis Manning, author of the article below Why do Idaho charter schools have 10% fewer Brown students than White? announced his candidacy for the open legislative seat in District 10, Canyon County. Speaking last night at a gathering of Democrats at the Caldwell Public Library, he detailed his reas... Read More »

Meridian Senator will not seek re-election, endorses Chuck Winder

8 February 2012, 9:17 am

State Senator Shirley McKague, who has served in the Idaho Legislature since 1997, announced today that she will not run for re-election to the Idaho Senate later this year.... Read More »

Idaho rep is Capitol's last cigarette smoker

8 February 2012, 9:17 am

Standing outside the Capitol on a brisk January afternoon, Rep. Bob Nonini cups his hand deftly to shelter a cigarette - not from the wind, but from a camera.... Read More »

ISP investigation could determine Caldwell teen was distracted by cell phone

8 February 2012, 3:08 am

Idaho State Police released new information regarding the teen who crashed into the back of a semi-truck last month.... Read More »

South Carolina Unveils Religious Plate

7 February 2012, 10:54 pm

If it's the only religiously themed plate offered then yes, it violates the separation of church and state since it clearly shows preference for one religion over all others.... Read More »

Former Idaho mayor found dead in apparent murder-suicide

7 February 2012, 6:49 pm

Former Bellevue, Idaho mayor Jon Anderson and his ex-wife were found dead in their house in Bellevue Tuesday morning, according to the Hailey Police Department.... Read More »

Five GOP presidential hopefuls make Idaho caucus ballot

7 February 2012, 4:49 pm

Idaho Republican Party officials say that five GOP presidential candidates have qualified for the March 6 caucus planned in every county around the state.... Read More »