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Livingston climate activist: 'Really affirming' to be heard in court
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MISSOULA — After the second day of a two-day hearing before a federal judge, 19-year-old Eva Lighthiser said she felt optimistic about a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s climate and energy policies, a court case that bears her name....
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Southwest Idaho sheriff blasts DHS for lying about raid leadership
Local law enforcement officials in southwest Idaho are pushing back against claims from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led a weekend raid on an alleged illegal horse racing and...
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Wilder School District to honor ACLU of Idaho leader Leo Morales in Wall of Fame ceremony
WILDER, Idaho — The Wilder School District will honor one of its distinguished alumni later this week during its annual Wall of Fame ceremony. Leo Morales, executive director of the ACLU of Idaho and a 1999 graduate of Wilder High School, will be...
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The passing of a public servant: Former Idaho U.S. Congressman Richard Stallings passes away at 85
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The State of Idaho is mourning the loss of a revered public servant and former U.S. Representative, Richard Stallings, who passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, October 26, at the age of 85. The four-term Democratic...
Idaho children struggle after Wilder raid leaves their father detained by ICE
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A Nampa family is still reeling after ICE detained their father at an FBI raid. His children recount the fear of that day and their hope of having him home. NAMPA, Idaho — A week after federal agents raided La Catedral Arena in Wilder, the impact...
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Long excluded from immigration talks, Black queer migrants are reclaiming their communal power
Audu Kadiri worked as an LGBTQ+ community health advocate in Nigeria until 2014. Then, his country’s government passed the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA), a law criminalizing same-sex relationships and anyone who supports an LGBTQ+...
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University Of Idaho’s Eat Smart Shows 12-to-1 Return
A new study shows that every dollar invested in University of Idaho Extension’s Eat Smart Idaho program results in $11.62 of economic benefits through avoided chronic disease medical costs and lost earnings. The current Eat Smart Idaho program...
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Idaho should fret less about Qatari Air Force pilots roaming the skies
Fighter jets bearing Qatar’s maroon-and-white insignia will start ripping through Idaho airspace in five years’ time. That’s the plan as announced this month by US defence secretary Pete Hegseth and Qatari defence minister Sheikh Saoud bin...
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SNAP runs out of money Saturday. States now must figure out how to feed millions of people
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Updated Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. The federal...
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When it comes to Boise local elections, a minority of voters usually have their way
Trying to guess the outcome of an Idaho election may be a fool’s errand. There are few, if any, pre-election polls in the Gem State, particularly in municipal elections. That said, it’s easy to spot a trend when you look back at previous...
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Gov. Brad Little will hold next ‘Capital for a Day’ in southeast Idaho
State officials and Idaho Gov. Brad Little will host the next “Capital for a Day” event in the southeast Idaho town of Preston. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Worm Creek Opera House, 70 S. State St., allows Idahoans to bring...
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This Idaho Cat Predicts a Long Cold Winter
I base my prediction on a fat cat. She’s lived in our storage shed since she was born in the spring of 2015. As I write this, she remains very healthy for a barn cat and maintains a robust appetite. In fact, as we look forward to winter (I say...
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Missoula welcomes 18th annual Rolling Thunder Cyclocross Race
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MISSOULA, Mont. — On Saturday, the 18th annual Rolling Thunder Cyclocross Race took place in Missoula. Cyclocross is a pedal bicycle race on a closed course that had a 30% gradient. Riders from all over Montana, Spokane and Idaho traveled to...
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Son of Catholic Chinese dissident Jimmy Lai says freeing his father is ‘humanitarian issue’
Days ahead of President Donald Trump’s Oct. 30 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the son of imprisoned Catholic Chinese dissident Jimmy Lai spoke in Italy about hope that international efforts will obtain freedom for his father, who is in...
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Breaking barriers to academic freedom
This article is adapted from a keynote presentation by communication scholar Dana Cloud to the Ohio Communication Association on October 11, 2025. In a recent article in the Boston Review, prominent Black historian and public intellectual Robin...
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The first film made in Idaho was headed back to the big screen. Then DOGE intervened
Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. It all started in a library. In 2023, Colin Mannex, executive director of Kenworthy Performing Arts Center...
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North Idaho College student awarded Purple Heart Scholarship
A North Idaho College student was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Department of Idaho Military Order of the Purple Heart. NIC announced Wednesday that Jayden Murphy, an NIC student studying to become a teacher, received the scholarship...
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Four charged in Wilder gambling case enter not guilty pleas in federal court
BOISE, Idaho — Four of the five defendants charged in connection with the Wilder horse racing raid appeared in federal court Tuesday, where they all pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. On Sunday, Oct. 19, federal immigration officials...
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Idaho community shaken after immigration raids; Faith leaders call for compassion, action
Under a steady downpour on Saturday afternoon, people gathered to demand compassion, accountability and action following a recent ICE raid. BOISE, Idaho — Under a steady downpour Saturday afternoon, dozens gathered at the Idaho Anne Frank Human...
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City Council Candidate Profile: Steve Bonnar emphasizes housing and safety in Moscow City Council race
Steve Bonnar, a Moscow resident for 25 years and a University of Idaho alum, is running for the Moscow City Council to support first responders, create affordable housing options and maintain city financial accountability. “A house is made of...
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