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The Connector: Idaho Daily News
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- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, February 25
We report on the backlash after a man testified before a legislative committee in brownface; we'll tell you about a new bill that concerns so-called "medical…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, February 24
There's an emotional effort to try to restore the ACT program which brings much needed services to Idahoans with severe mental illness; how much should Idaho…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, February 23
Should a moment of silence be required in Idaho public school rooms? Lawmakers are debating the fate of that tiny sticker that goes on your license plate each…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, February 20
Idaho Schools won't be forced into a uniform starting date each fall, the search continues for a suspect police say tried to burn down a St. Luke's Medical…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, February 19
A new proposal would insist on more state oversight of refugee resettlement programs; McCall officials are considering tighter security for their Fourth of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, February 18
What do you know about lab-created meat? A new analysis confirms that Idaho's economy hangs in the balance if its undocumented workforce is threatened. Plus…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, February 17
They're debating everything from public restrooms to meeting transparency to what day a new school year should start over at the Idaho Statehouse. Plus, we'll…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, February 13
The state house passed legislation blocking local governments from imposing restrictions on short-term rental housing, why today will see more bill…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, February 12
There's another immigration bill at the Idaho Statehouse; another bill aims to put more restrictions on Idaho restrooms; and Payette Lake in McCall just…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, February 11
Some Idaho citizens and the ACLU are suing ICE, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies over what they say was a "brutal" raid at a Canyon County horse…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, February 10
There was plenty of public testimony - much of it in opposition - to the so'called "flag bill" at the Capitol; and we'll tell you why lawmakers were debating…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, February 9
There's another "bathroom" bill at the Idaho Legislature; lawmakers want to change how Idaho universities search for new presidents; and the members of the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, February 6
A controversial measure that would keep cities from enacting anti-discrimination laws is inching forward at the Idaho legislature: a number of people are sick…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, February 5
After an Idaho human rights commissioner shared some thoughts related to immigration enforcement in Minnesota, she was fired by Governor Little; there's a new…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, February 4
It's hard to fathom but even more budget cuts are being proposed at the Idaho Statehouse; the Blaine County Coroner is firing back at his accusers; and the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, February 3
We'll hear some emotional testimony from Monday's hearing on an effort to ban cities from enacting anti-discrimination laws; the legislature is talking about…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, February 2
Multiple gatherings in Boise this weekend to remember Alex Pretti, the VA nurse killed by federal agents in Minneapolis last month, Idaho's new advanced…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, January 30
Boise Fire is prepared to brief the City Council on what happened during the Potato Drop fireworks show; we'll tell you why they were talking about drones at…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, January 29
At the Idaho Statehouse there's an effort to strip cities from having anti-discrimination laws; plus there's a new bill that would elimitate the state's voter…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, January 28
The disenrollment rate in Idaho's health insurance marketplace has been more than four times higher than a year ago; even more budget cuts are being ordered…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, January 27
A new measure has surfaced at the Idaho Capitol that targets the Pride flag that flies in front of Boise City Hall; we'll tell you about an effort to get rid…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, January 26
On the streets of Idaho's capital Sunday, Boiseans joined protests across the U.S. condemning the killing of Alex Pretti; at the Statehouse, some new…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, January 23
We're checking in with the weather service because we needed to confirm the forecast that we've all been waiting for: why was Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, January 22
Boise Police say they're done investigating the New Year's Eve fireworks show when an 5-year-old child was badly hurt; we'll examine the growing popularity of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, January 21
It looks like proposed health and welfare cuts are rather likely at the Statehouse this session; we'll tell you why a U.S. Cabinet Secretary was in Boise; plus…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, January 20
How is it that the public isn't allowed to testify before the legislature's budget writing committee? There's plenty of change at city halls around the region…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, January 16
After years of debate, planning and renovation, they have cut the ribbon on Intefaith Sanctuary's new home for those without a home; the legislature's revenue…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, January 15
You really should hear the findings of an audit concerning DEI and Idaho public universities; Idaho Senator Jim Risch says more of his colleagues should be…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, January 14
There was a bit of good news at the Statehouse Tuesday regarding revenues, but they're still arguing over budget cuts; U.S. Supreme Court justices ackknowledge…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, January 13
What was in the State of the State address? And why are Idaho doctors particularly concerned about this year's legislative session? Plus, the U.S. Supreme…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, January 12
The 2026 edition of the Idaho Legislature gavels in today. What's their No. 1 priority? We have an update on the effort to put abortion access on a statewide…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, January 9
In the shadow of a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent, there was demonstration on the steps of the Idaho Capitol Thursday evening; we have a preview from…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, January 8
Idaho has relatively cheap prices at the pumps, so how come some of our neighbors pay so much more for gas; after waiting for months, we finally have some new…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, January 7
We've got details on that new strain of the flu that is putting much of Idaho at high risk of getting sick this winer: we'll tell you about what turned out to…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, January 6
What with the new year, there are a number of comings and goings at the Idaho Capitol and City Halls across the region; we have an update on that horrific New…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, January 5
We'll tell you how organizers of the Idaho Potato Drop had come under previous scrutiny (in years past) regarding fireworks; we'll hear from officials from the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, January 2
Multiple public gatherings in Idaho this weekend to remember Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis VA nurse killed by federal agents last month, plus pro and anti-ICE…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, December 30
Scores of elected officials in Western States say they're worried about changes in federal policy thare putting their communities at risk from wildfire; Idaho…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, December 29
At the strike of midnight on New Year's Day this week, a number of new Idaho laws will go into effect: the folks at the Idaho Lottery have increased a number…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, December 23
We will share some of our previous conversation with Boise Mayor Lauren McLean about safety... that, as Boise Police are providing extra protection on the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, December 22
The legislature's DOGE committee wants to eliminate voter-approved Medicaid expansion; weather experts say La Nina is providing the gift that keeps on giving…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, December 19
Is there a chance to save Obamacare subsidies? An Idaho Senator says he wants to negotiate; Saturday is a big day for Idaho homeowners; and thousands of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, December 18
Micron received a very impressive financial report card Wednesday; State and local leaders will help commemorate Hannukah at the Capitol this evening; and a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, December 17
There are some really interesting numbers in this year's Your Health Idaho enrollment; the Idaho State Board of Education wants to update its "visual…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, December 16
The Boise City Council is being asked to consider lowering the speed limits on more city streets; we'll tell youy why the outfitters and guides industry will…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, December 15
We'll examine how the White House wants to rollback fuel efficiencies for cars; it's expected to be a bittersweet meeting of the Ketchum City Council today…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, December 12
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has floated an idea to offer some help to low income citizens in need of health insurance; our very, very, very dry weather has…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, December 11
Faces of Hope, the Boise-based crisis intervention organization, says it's in significant financial trouble; there's a proposal to change divorce procedings in…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, December 10
There's a new effort to make starter homes more affordable to build; we'll tell you about what is being called a "Youth Roadmap," and it includes some…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, December 9
Idaho has received an "F" in a new national report card; Christmas trees, grown in the northwest, are on their way to Japan, Singapore and Dubai; and a recent…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, December 8
Idaho's largest school district is considering armed 'sentinels' for school security, timber harvest on US Forest Service land in Idaho could double in the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, December 5
Today: Non-residents wanting to hunt elk or deer in Idaho next year will have to count on the luck of the draw, a former municipal treasurer will spend 15…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, December 4
Hundreds of people in Boise this week got a first-hand account of the holocaust, West Ada Schools could have armed 'School Sentinels' in the hallways under a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, December 3
This morning: a reward for information on the illegal poaching of a big horn sheep near Riggins, a fatal domestic shooting in Canyon County, EV charging…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, December 2
Today, The Nampa City Council formally approved conveying the Ford Idaho Center property to the College of Western Idaho, McCall and Valley County continue to…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, December 1
The group behind the reproductive rights ballot initiative has been doing some significant fundraising; some Idhao voters will be going back to the polls on…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, November 26
The trial for three men accused of forcibly removing a woman from a town hall meeting is going forward; there is an increase in reported illness associaed with…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, November 25
We have some surprising results from a recount of Elmore County ballots (hundreds weren't counted on Election Night); there are some new travel security…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, November 24
We have an exclusive conversation with a Boise State student arrested outside an ICE detention center; days before Thanksgiving, we'll visit the organizations…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, November 21
There's a big update in the effort to put reproductive rights on a statewide Idaho ballot; there's some very tellig data from Idaho's Crisis and Suicide…