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A longtime Canyon County activist and former chair of the Idaho Human Rights Commission has been removed from her post effective immediately.
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Leta Harris Neustaedter, Boise Little Theater“It may be a minimalist stage; but do I play be the rules? I live my life in a maximalist way!” -
Podcasters Minette Olvera and Jenna Roeber are joined by school counselor Lynsey Bell./Lynsey Bell“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
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James Dawson/Boise State Public RadioNewly proposed state budget cuts unveiled Tuesday could permanently trim between $15 million to $30 million into the future. -
James Dawson/Boise State Public RadioThe latest bill to conform with federal tax changes is heading to the House floor despite overwhelming opposition from the public.
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Last year, lawmakers turned to the Congressional Review Act to overturn Biden-era resources plans. Now, the tool is being looked at to unwind other public lands management actions. -
The announcement comes just days after NPR revealed the administration had secretly rewritten safety and environmental standards. -
Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic." -
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game puts out this warning every year for homeowners and recreationists: be vigilant during coyote denning season and take extra precautions with your pets. -
Since last May, domestic travelers have to provide a federally approved ID to board a flight. The TSA is rolling out a new alternative for those without a star card, a U.S. passport or a military ID.
When the Idaho Legislature is in session, we've got you covered with a weekly digest on the latest developments coming from the statehouse, delivered to your inbox every Monday. Catch up on the full 2026 Legislative Round-Up, plus past sessions here.
- Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: February 4, 2026
- Small creatures, big impact: How garden insects keep ecosystems alive
- Connecting the dots: How the climate crisis reaches our wallets and our health
- The Boise Brick House: Redefining after-school life for Idaho teens
- A sun-sized space telescope could transform how we see the cosmos
- Scientists create the most detailed groundwater map yet — with big implications for the West
- Trump administration delays final grizzly bear plan until December
- Wildfire coverage can be carved out of homeowners insurance
- Abortion could be on the ballot in three western states this fall
- Sundance says goodbye to Park City ahead of move to Colorado
