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March 24, 2023

In time for Easter, cat with sad story wins Cadbury Annual Bunny Tryouts: 'Pawsome personality'

Kitty named Crash from Boise, Idaho, was awarded his bunny ears as the first-ever cat to win Cadbury's Annual Bunny Tryouts. His owner was "jumping for joy" over the news.

March 24, 2023

Why are US lawmakers debating to bring back firing squads as a method of capital punishment?

Idaho lawmakers recently passed a bill that would authorize the use of firing squads if lethal injections drugs are unavailable. Other states have also authorized firing squads.

March 23, 2023

Idaho's move to resurrect firing squad 'makes sense' as 'quickest, surest' death penalty option, expert says

Idaho is moving toward reinstating execution by firing squad amid the student murders case against Bryan Kohberger, who could face death if convicted.

March 21, 2023

Idaho 'Cult Mom' Lori Vallow no longer facing possibility of death penalty if convicted as trial looms

An Idaho judge ruled Tuesday that Lori Vallow, the Idaho woman accused of murdering her two children and her husband's late wife, no longer faces the death penalty if convicted at trial.

March 21, 2023

Federal judge halts Biden waterway protections in Texas, Idaho amid Republican opposition

Biden’s waterway protections in Idaho and Texas were put on a pause by a federal judge. Republicans across the nation said the regulations were vague and may create financial burdens.

March 21, 2023

Idaho bill that would allow execution by firing squad goes to the governor

The state Legislature approved a bill allowing Idaho to execute inmates by firing squad with a veto-proof majority. The bill will head to the governor’s desk next.

March 21, 2023

Idaho murders: State Senate passes bill to reinstate execution by firing squad

Idaho lawmakers have voted to reinstate death by firing squad for condemned inmates amid a shortage of the drugs used for lethal injection executions.

March 20, 2023

Federal judge delivers blow to Biden's climate agenda: 'Destructive federal overreach'

A federal court issued an injunction Sunday, partially blocking the Biden administration from moving forward with a regulation that would broadly redefine protected waters.

March 19, 2023

Idaho hospital blames abortion politics for closing of labor and delivery department

Bonner General Health in Sandpoint, Idahox, announced that it was closing the hospital's labor and delivery department, blaming the political climate of the state.

March 18, 2023

March for Our Lives, Idaho students sue to overturn ban on using student ID cards to vote

Students in Idaho and the state chapter of March for Our Lives are suing to overturn HB 124, a new law that eliminates student ID cards as an accepted form of voter identification.