Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: March 28, 2025

A potential camping ban in the Idaho Legislature has some worried, Boise State President Dr. Marlene Tromp has resigned but is still the topic of debate in the Statehouse, some lawmakers want to repeal the Empowering Parents program and a bill protecting …

State government jobs in Idaho see 5% decline in February

Several industries saw declines from January to February. BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Labor released their monthly labor report for February.  The labor force for the State of Idaho increased by only 433 people in February, bringing the total …

An Idaho Hospital Is Now Safe Following Bomb Scare

Police in Fruitland responded to a bizarre call yesterday, but thankfully, no one was hurt. If the situation had played out any other way, it could have been really bad. Law Enforcement Responds To Call Of An Explosive Device According to a report from the …

Idaho passes trigger lead bill as national ban is brewing

The governor of Idaho has signed into law a bill enforcing trigger lead transparency, cementing the efforts of a local loan officer who introduced the bill. State Rep. Chris Bruce, a first-term Republican representing Idaho's District 23, introduced …

Who Dug Up Idaho Teen’s Corpse From Grave That Fisherman Found?

The person(s) responsible for robbing the grave of an Idaho teenager 31 years ago has never been identified. The girl's body was taken from the gravesite and left near a river in 1994 for a fisherman to find, and despite physical evidence at the scene, …

Idaho governor updates indecent exposure law to include certain items

Idaho’s Children Deserve Better from Our Legislature

As the Idaho Legislature drags on past its intended adjournment date, one glaring truth emerges: Our children are not the priority. While lawmakers bicker, introduce last-minute personal bills, and cater to special interests, Idaho’s kids are left behind. …

Bryan Kohberger Bought Balaclava Before Idaho Murders, Says Prosecutor — Similar to Mask in Eyewitness Sketch

Bryan Kohberger purchased a balaclava just months before police identified him as the masked suspect allegedly responsible for murdering four college students, the prosecution claims in a new filing — with receipts. Latah County District Attorney Bill …

Searle: Times Are Challenging For Idaho Farmers

With the exception of beef, these are challenging days for Idaho’s farming community.  Bryan Searle, President of the Idaho Farm Bureau said there are many reasons for these struggles, from high input costs to low commodity prices and difficulties finding …

Idaho Indecent Exposure Bill

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