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An initiative to revoke Idaho’s strict abortion ban is one step closer to making it onto the ballot this November. Organizers behind the effort have gathered 30,000 more signatures than required.
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Eric Thayer/Associated PressFollowing the burnover deaths of three wildland firefighters near the Utah-Colorado border last weekend, a top federal fire official has strong words of warning ahead of Independence Day – the single biggest day for human-started fires. -
James Dawson/Boise State Public RadioWith the calendar turning to July 1, states across the country, including Idaho, have new laws taking effect for the first time.
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday allowing states to ban trans women and girls from participating in female sports. -
Low morale, staffing woes and health worries are among the top issues shared by hundreds of federal wildland firefighters who responded. -
Last June, a fire broke out on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d'Alene, killing two and injuring a third. Police say the shooter started the fire and ultimately took his own life. -
Wildland firefighters face extreme conditions. For those who identify as LGBTQ, there are challenges beyond the fireline. This Pride Month, the Mountain West News Bureau reports on how that community is responding. -
After a year of negotiation and a one day strike, Idaho Statesman union members ratified new contracts
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