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Electric buses, asphalt and bridges: Politicians jostle for federal transportation cash
WASHINGTON — The nearly $1 billion that U.S. Rep. Garret Graves is seeking through Congress’ revamped earmarks process isn’t a typo. The Louisiana Republican says Baton Rouge desperately needs a new bridge to alleviate a crush of roadway congestion — at a cost of $955.2 million for several projects. That far exceeds the $20 million that […]
McGeachin campaign website, since taken down, says she’s running for governor
A website with campaign information and videos of Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, which was taken down Tuesday evening after the Idaho Capital Sun inquired about it, said the longtime Republican is running for governor in the GOP’s May 2022 primary. If she runs and wins the primary, she’ll run in the Nov. 8, 2022, general […]
Idaho Press Club calls on court to reject reporter’s subpoena in Daybell case
Editor’s note: The employees of the Idaho Capital Sun are members of the Idaho Press Club. The Idaho Press Club is calling on the judge overseeing the case of Chad and Lori Daybell to reject a subpoena from their defense attorneys ordering an east Idaho reporter covering the case to testify as a witness, according […]
Superintendent Ybarra tours Idaho to meet with school officials about 2021 session
Starting today, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra and key staff members will hit the road for the next two weeks to meet with Idaho educators and administrators to provide updates on the 2021 legislative session and other education-related topics, according to a press release from her office. The first leg of the superintendent’s annual […]
Looking for work? 70 employers look to fill 2,200 jobs at Caldwell job fair
Idahoans seeking work can speak to more than 70 employers looking to fill more than 2,200 jobs at a job fair May 19 in Caldwell, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of Labor. The Idaho Labor All Star outdoor job fair, which is sponsored in partnership with the city of Caldwell, will […]
That’s not who we are, Idaho, might be exactly who we are — for now
That’s not who we are, Idaho. It’s a phrase that over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time sitting with, weighing its true meaning in my mind. It’s a phrase I used to accept instantly at face value. I trusted it, believed in it to my core, because I was raised to believe […]
Early voting now available for Kuna, Meridian library district trustee elections
Early voting is now available for Ada County’s May 18 library trustee elections, which will be on the ballot for voters who live in the Kuna Library and Meridian Library districts. Early voting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 14 at the Ada County Elections Office, Kuna City Hall and Meridian […]
More than 650 Idaho nonprofits could use your help. Here’s how to donate during Idaho Gives.
Starting today, Idahoans can donate to more than 650 charities and nonprofits throughout the state through Idaho Gives, the Gem State’s largest online fundraising event each year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and an increased need for nonprofits statewide, the donation window will remain open for a week from April 29 through May 6. Donors […]
St. Vincent de Paul invites Treasure Valley residents to tour new administrative office
In celebration of Idaho Gives, St. Vincent de Paul invites Treasure Valley residents to tour the charity’s new administrative office and learn more about its work in southwest Idaho. At the open houses, residents can meet St. Vincent de Paul’s team, which works to prevent homelessness and connect people who are homeless with programming and […]
Gov. Little to consider three women for Idaho Supreme Court opening
Three women will be considered for appointment to the Idaho Supreme Court by Gov. Brad Little, according to a press release from the State of Idaho’s Judicial Branch. The applicants selected by the Idaho Judicial Council, which by Idaho law is the body that reviews applicants when there is a vacancy on the court, include: […]
New walk-in Saltzer urgent care clinic opens in Meridian
Saltzer Health has announced a new walk-in urgent care and family medicine clinic is now open in north Meridian on Chinden Boulevard between Meridian and Linder roads. The 5,300-square-foot clinic is located at 6357 N. Fox Run Way near the Paramount neighborhood in North Meridian, according to a Saltzer press release. The clinic’s urgent care […]
Lt. Gov. McGeachin seeks Idahoans’ feedback for task force examining indoctrination in schools
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin announced on her website Wednesday that she’s seeking feedback from Idahoans for her task force examining indoctrination and teaching social justice topics in Idaho public schools. Rep. Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, will serve as co-chairwoman of the task force, and the rest of the members of the task force will be […]