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A bipartisan forum in a small Latah County community took a turn when Republican Senate incumbent Dan Foreman stormed out of the event, following a racist outburst directed at a Native American candidate.
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Boise School trustees vote to keep students home this election day
With very strong turnout expected in Ada County, the state's two largest school districts have now both decided to make November 5th a non-student day.
Voters in several states could upend how their elections are run
Voters in a record number of states — including the battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada — are set to decide this fall whether to enact far-reaching changes to how their elections are run.
Dynamic pricing could come to Idaho State Parks
Camping at Idaho’s state parks could get more expensive next year, as officials consider implementing an entirely new pricing structure.
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The campaign to eliminate partisan primaries and implement ranked-choice voting in Idaho has amassed more than $1.1 million ahead of the November election. -
Without action, the government could shut down after September 30. Along with that, federal wildland firefighters would see the end of temporary raises as large as $20,000. -
As election season approaches, Secretary of State Phil McGrane was at the Capitol Wednesday morning talking about secure elections, saying officials are keeping an eye out for threats of violence at polling places. -
The Idaho Transportation Board unanimously approved $2 million Thursday to fund emergency repairs along Highway 21 due to the Wapiti Fire. -
Idaho Transportation Department crews are rushing to make emergency repairs along Highway 21 after the Wapiti Fire burned guardrails, compromised nearby slopes and damaged pavement.
