Category: Idaho

Department of Justice Sues Idaho Over Abortion Law

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Idaho over a law that imposes a ban on the vast majority of abortions, coming weeks after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade while marking what could the first in several Biden administration efforts to target states over their respective…


Book Review: ‘The Intermediary: William Craig Among the Nez Perces’ by Lin Tull Cannell

I am originally from the Northwest, Oregon specifically, but for nearly 35 years I’ve called Virginia home. I will always have a fondness for the Northwest with its majestic mountain ranges, lush forests, deep canyons, and grand rivers. Venturing west in the 1800s from the settled security of the Eastern cities is an adventure only…


2 Pilots Die After Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho—Both pilots of a firefighting helicopter that crashed in Idaho have died, the U.S. Forest Service said on Friday. Mary Cernicek with the Salmon-Challis National Forest said Thomas Hayes, 41, of Post Falls, Idaho, and Jared Bird, 36, of Anchorage, Alaska, died from injuries they sustained when their CH-47D Series “Chinook” crashed in the…


Are You an Outdoors Enthusiast? Organization Needs Your Help to Preserve Idaho Trails

By Michelle Jenkins From The Idaho Statesman Boise—It’s definitely that time of year to get outside — well, maybe once it’s not 100 degrees — whether it’s fishing, water skiing, hiking the Boise Foothills or biking the Greenbelt. Recreational activities are a pretty big deal around here. Idaho has around 1,400 trails, according to alltrails.com….


Idaho Stepmom Gets Life Sentence for Killing 9-Year-Old Boy

BOISE, Idaho—A 29-year-old Idaho woman convicted of torturing and killing her 9-year-old stepson has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Monique Osuna received the sentence Thursday in Fourth District Court. KTVB-TV reports that Osuna previously pleaded guilty to murdering Emrik Osuna in a deal that eliminated the death penalty. Erik Osuna, the boy’s…


Records Outline Detention Plans for Idaho School Shooter

RIGBY, Idaho—A 12-year-old girl who shot three people at an eastern Idaho junior high school last year will remain in juvenile detention until her 19th birthday or until a review board deems her rehabilitated, according to newly released court documents. The girl was charged with three counts of attempted murder after she shot two students…


Idaho Residents Allege DEA, Canyon County Agencies Used Excessive Force in Drug Search

By Alex Brizee From Idaho Statesman Two years ago, the Drug Enforcement Administration, with the help of two Canyon County law enforcement agencies, searched a home west of Caldwell for drugs. The officers didn’t find any, according to court documents obtained by the Idaho Statesman. Now, residents of the Greenleaf home are suing the agencies,…


Idaho Announces $119 Million Opioid Crisis Settlement

BOISE—Idaho officials on Friday announced a $119 million settlement with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors over their role in the opioid addiction crisis. Republican Gov. Brad Little and Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said it’s the second-largest consumer settlement in state history, trailing only the 1998 national tobacco settlement of $712 million….


Big Field Taking on Races for Governor, and US House Seats in Idaho

Eight Republicans and three Democrats are running in largely conservative Idaho’s primary for governor on May 17, with illegal immigration, the faltering economy, and inflation among the issues dominating the race. Incumbent Gov. Brad Little (R) is seeking a second term in a hotly contested race against current Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin (R). Also running…


Idaho Primary: an Overview of Key 2022 Midterm Races

Eight Republicans and three Democrats are running in largely conservative Idaho’s primary for governor on May 17, with illegal immigration, the faltering economy, and inflation among the issues dominating the race. Incumbent Gov. Brad Little (R) is seeking a second term in a hotly contested race against current Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin (R). Also running…