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Idaho Democratic Party elects Necochea as new chairwoman
The Idaho Democratic Party State Central Committee on Saturday elected new party chairwoman Lauren Necochea, who serves as a state representative in Boise’s District 19, according to a press release. Necochea will replace Deborah Silver, who has served as acting chairwoman since Fred Cornforth stepped down in January after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive […]
After state’s longest session, Idaho Senate passes bill to limit how long legislators are in Boise
In November 2021, the Idaho Legislature adjourned from the longest legislative session in state history – clocking in at 311 days. On Monday, the Idaho Senate passed a bill 28-6 that would place a time limit on how long the session can run, with three exceptions. “We hear talk all the time about how much […]
Idaho Senate passes bill to allow family members to sue abortion providers
Republicans in the Idaho Senate on Thursday passed a bill on party lines that would allow family members of a pregnant woman to file civil lawsuits against medical providers who perform an abortion after cardiac activity is detected in the embryo or fetus. The body debated Senate Bill 1309 on the floor for about an […]
Two unique buildings in Kellogg now listed on National Register of Historic Places
Two of Kellogg’s unique and recognizable historical buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to a press release from the Idaho State Historical Society. The Miner’s Hat, originally built as a diner and drive-in in Kellogg in 1940, and the Kellogg Boy Scout Cabin, built for the Boy Scouts and […]
Idaho State Museum to recognize 80th anniversary of incarceration of Japanese Americans with Boise-based events
The Idaho State Museum will recognize the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, the presidential order that authorized and set in motion the forced removal and mass incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, with a film screening and panel discussion open to the public. The museum is partnering with the […]
Idaho Office for Refugees to host hybrid annual conference with workshops on resettlement
The Idaho Office for Refugees will offer workshops and participants will hear updates on state and national resettlement trends at its two-day, 14th annual Idaho Conference on Refugees, according to a press release. The conference, which will have virtual and in-person registration options this year, has the theme of “Belonging Begins With Us.” The conference […]
Want to see Kirkham Hot Springs thrive? Share your feedback at this community meeting.
Officials from the U.S. Forest Service are hosting a community meeting in Lowman, Idaho, to begin public scoping for the Kirkham Recreation Site Improvements Project. The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Lowman Inn, 7600 State Highway 21. “Over the years we have tried different solutions to minimize destructive behavior […]
Idaho State Museum to celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday with family-friendly event
Idahoans can celebrate the Lunar New Year with family programming that honors traditions from across Asian cultures at the Idaho State Museum, according to a press release. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 610 Julia Davis Drive in Boise. Mining and other industries brought populations of Chinese […]
Event to commemorate the Bear River Massacre will be held at Idaho State Museum tonight
The Idaho State Museum will hold an event to commemorate the anniversary of the Bear River Massacre with a presentation from the former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Darren Parry, according to a press release. The event is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. tonight at the Idaho State Museum, 610 Julia Davis […]
Looking for work? Seminars, networking and applications available at Idaho Job and Career Fair
Idahoans seeking a new job are encouraged to attend the free Idaho Job and Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Nampa Civic Center, 211 Third St. S., according to an IBL Events press release. Two free seminars will also be offered at the hiring event. At 10:30 a.m., job […]
Biden picks two Idahoans for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s regional positions
President Joe Biden announced in a press release on Thursday his intent to appoint eight U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions, including two for Idaho. Matt Gellings is one of five new Farm Service Agency state executive directors proposed by Biden, and Rudy Soto is one of three new people selected to serve as Rural […]
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robyn Brody will seek reelection
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robyn Brody formally announced in a press release Thursday that she will seek reelection. Brody, who has served on the court since 2017, is its most tenured member and vice chair. “I am seeking another term on the Idaho Supreme Court because the work to defend our constitution is never ending,” […]