Idaho’s federal funding reinstated following DEI claims from the Education Department
Federal Funding for Idaho Community Schools Restored The Idaho Department of Education shared that federal funding has been reinstated for community schools, which had faced criticism for their initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Originally, nearly $30 million in federal grants to the United Way of the Treasure Valley had been frozen. This funding […]
Idaho’s newly elected mayor claims ‘evil’ far right misinterpreted his remarks to suggest he dislikes Christians.
Accusations Against Newly Elected Mayor of Coeur d’Alene The newly elected mayor of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is facing accusations of making derogatory remarks about Christians. These claims are based on a video compiled from various tirades he shared on social media. Dan Gookin, a City Council member who has been in office since 2011, won […]
Kohberger has a ‘target on his back’ in Idaho’s highest-security prison
Brian Coberger Adjusts to Life in Prison According to accounts from current and former inmates, as well as ex-prison ministers, Brian Coberger is facing some harsh realities as he navigates his new life at Idaho’s largest security prison in Kuna. It seems that his notoriety has put quite a target on his back. “I think […]
The need for Idaho’s farms to move away from using illegal labor
A Glimpse into America’s Dairy Farming Challenges Travel through the heart of Idaho, past its golden fields and the Humming Dairy Farm, and you might notice an unsettling reality. The hands that are milking cows and harvesting crops are often foreign-born workers—either here illegally or through expensive visa programs. The Idaho Dairy Association acknowledges that […]
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill | Idaho
The shooting squad could become Idaho's main way of implementing this week under the bill heading to the governor's desk. The Idaho Senate passed the bill Wednesday, and if signed by Gov. Brad Little, it will come into effect next year. Currently, if state corrections officers are unable to obtain the medication needed for a […]
Supreme Court rules to allow emergency exceptions to Idaho’s abortion ban
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that, at least for now, Idaho doctors should be allowed to perform emergency abortions to comply with a federal law that requires emergency rooms to provide “stabilizing care” to seriously ill patients, despite the state’s near-total ban on abortions. In an unsigned opinion, the court found that appeals orders in […]
Yale’s band couldn’t travel for March Madness, so Idaho’s band answered the call
Let me state the obvious: The NCAA Tournament is a massive event. There will be 67 games in 14 cities, hundreds of student-athletes, hundreds of thousands of fans, and one winner as he zigzags across the country for his month. But behind the scenes, and often off-screen, there are thousands of supporting cast members who […]
Yale got a little help from Idaho’s band during March Madness upset
There’s already a famous band known as Madness, but these musicians from the University of Idaho are taking it a step further. With Yale’s pep band unable to travel from Connecticut to Spokane, Washington, the Idaho marching band stepped in to cheer on the Bulldogs’ come-from-behind victory over No. 13 Auburn. “I saw them outside […]