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The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Start the day your way — informed. The Connector serves up the essentials: Idaho news, headlines, and local stories. Get up to date on what’s happening in Idaho and across the Mountain West. New episodes every weekday morning.
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Episodes
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, June 2
A new law requiring IDs for health care could affect the spread of disease in the unhoused population when it goes into effect, home hardening is expensive but…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, May 30
anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is back on the clock in bankruptcy proceedings brought by St. Luke's Medical System, advancing toward cleanup of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, May 29
Analysis shows state tax cuts benefits top income earners, the U.S Forest goes against research and calls for immediate wildfire suppression, the affects of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, May 28
Former Idaho Attorney General, Tony Park, dies at 90, Ada County rewrites its zoning codes and early snowpack melt is hitting the Rocky Mountains
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, May 27
Ceremonies were held across the region Monday to mark Memorial Day 2025; river watchers say float season is not ready to go just yet; and by the end of the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, May 23
Idaho's largest health system will not fly the LGTBQ+ pride flag during Pride Month, as it has for the past several years, what to expect on the roads this…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, May 22
LatinX Pride comes to Boise for the first time, new fire stations in Middleton and Star will sit empty after two levies failed this week, Boise goes to the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, May 21
We have results from Tuesday's Consolidated Election in Idaho; we'll tell you why Boise Police say they need more resources to combat an increase in financial…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, May 20
It's Election Day and we have a recap of some of the high-profile races; Idaho's Department of Labor has released new job numbers; there's growing concern…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, May 19
On today's Connector, the latest on a major federal firefighter cancer study that had been shut down due to federal layoffs. Also, five Idaho cities are among…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, May 16
A special prosecutor could be appointed to investigate a leak of sensitive information in the murder case against Bryan Kohberger, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean's…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, May 15
After the West Ada School District told a Meridian teacher that her "all are welcome" sign wasn't welcome in her classroom, the teacher has made a decision on…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, May 14
There is another challenge to a book in the Boise Public Library system; we have an update on South African Africaners being resettled here in Idaho; there's a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, May 13
The first group of South African Afrikaners have arrived in the U.S., with some of them heading to Idaho: the Boise School District is considering new…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, May 12
Details about a group of South Africans granted refugee status by the Trump administration. We’ll also go over a lawsuit against Simplot seeking millions in…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, May 9
Idaho Catholics react to the new Pope, a severe summer fire forecast in our region, changes are in store for Boise Schools cell phone and personal device…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, May 8
We've got some details on how a local health district will consider ending the distribution of COVID vaccines; we'll tell you how things went at the Boise…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, May 7
We have full team coverage from Tuesday night's meeting of the Boise City Council where lawmakers voted on whether to make the Pride flag an official flag of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, May 6
We'll preview tonight's Boise City Council meeting where officials will address the debate over which flags should be allowed to fly outside City Hall; there…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, May 5
We’ve got details on early voting for the May 20 election, which starts today, as well as a three-state energy agreement that includes Idaho. Also, new maps…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, May 2
International Labor Day protest at Boise City Hall, a long-time Treasure Valley Mayor is leaving office, the start of boating season in McCall could be quieter…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, May 1
Ada County will be parking its mobile voting unit... for good; we'll tell you about an expansion of timber harvesting on federal lands in Idaho; and we have…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, April 30
We have a story on a new agreement that will allow research on spent nuclear fuel at the INL; we'll tell you why this is called 'Denim Day;' and we've got a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, April 29
You'll want to hear our story on inspections of public swimming pools across Idaho; we have an update on some international students here in Idaho who had…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, April 28
We have the latest on the semantics dispute of a proposed initiative that would restore abortion rights in Idaho and how housing prices are so steep in McCall…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, April 25
On a busy Friday, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean responds to threats from the state AG's office over a new flag law, capital punishment stays on the table for Bryan…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, April 24
We'll take you to a memorial mass in Boise honoring the late Pope Francis: we'll tell you about a growing debate concerning e-bikes in Ketchum; and it'll be a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, April 23
There's yet another conviction of Lori Vallow Daybell -this time from an Arizona jury; advocates and caregivers are sounding the alarm over potential cuts to…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, April 22
Lori Vallow Daybell's latest trial - this time in Arizona - has been sent to a jury; a memorial mass in Boise has been scheduled to honor the late Pope…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, April 21
In the wake of the fatal police shooting of Victor Perez, a Pocatello teen with non-verbal autism, national advocates are calling for reforms in law…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, April 18
This morning, after criticizing the family of fallen Ada County Sheriffs Deputy Tobin Bolter, the president of a new nonprofit apologized and now says he'll…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, April 17
Despite threats from the AG, the Pride flag still flies outside Boise City Hall; the man heading a nonprofit to honor a slain law enforcement officer has had…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, April 16
St. Luke's says Ammon Bundy is continuing to try to hide millions of his money from a court judgment; there's significant change in the weather outlook; and…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, April 15
12,000+ filled the Idaho Center in Nampa Monday night to see Bernie Sanders, and BSPR's Julie Luchetta sat down with the Vermont Senator after the rally; plus…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, April 14
Politics - left of center - will play out in a big way at the Idaho Center in Nampa today; we're expecting new job numbers for Idaho this week; and we'll tell…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, April 11
A judge extends a restraining order for Idaho's newest immigration law, Boise's train depot is about to have a birthday and the Idaho Steelheads are fighting…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, April 10
As trade wars create volatility all over the world, we look at how the tariff sparring is affecting Idaho farmers and the Mountain West's outdoor recreation…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, April 9
This morning, State lawmakers have gone home but Governor Brad Little still has bills on his desk, The Gene Harris Jazz Festival is changing and leaving its…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, April 8
We have more details on a police shooting in east Idaho which has left a young male with autism struggling for life; we'll tell you about the Trump…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, April 7
We'll tell you about a troubling police shooting in Pocatello; we've got details on a new report regarding Idaho mediations in an effort to curb evictions; and…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, April 4
We've got an update on layoffs at a program which helps tens of thousands of Idahoans help afford their utility bills: we've got your weekend weather outlook…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, April 3
At the Capitol, House lawmakers have passed yet another version of the so-called "medical freedom" legislation; we'll tell you about a couple of incidents…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, April 2
There are fewer out-of-state options for women seeking an abortion; two men are behind bars for possession of improvised explosive devices (IEDs); and there's…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, April 1
We have an updated on the effort to covert landfill emissions into natural gas; from the legislature, there's budget setting and budget busting; and what with…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, March 31
We've got details on over 300 Airmen of the Idaho National Guard being deployed to the Middle East, we'll tell you about weekend protests outside of the Boise…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, March 28
A federal court has blocked a new Idaho bill on immigration enforcement just as Governor Brad Little signed it into law, lawmakers are examining tax credits…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, March 27
Lawmakers are closer to restricting bathroom or private space access based on gender, and to blocking sugary snacks and beverages from federal food benefit…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, March 26
More tax cuts are coming to property owners in Idaho, lawmakers continue to penalize state Universities over 'DEI' programs, the city of Boise continues to…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, March 25
A bill requiring the death penalty for certain sex crimes against young children is headed to the governor's desk; lawmakers expect a legal challenge once it's…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, March 24
Lawmakers are talking - but that's all - about changing Idaho's near-total abortion ban, Idahoans rally for public lands, we know who will lead BSU's search…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, March 21
Spending concerns are among issues pushing state lawmakers beyond their target date to wrap up the legislative session, budgets won't include nearly $25…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, March 20
Medicaid in Idaho is changing, with participant work requirements and a bend toward private health insurers, The state prison system gets a new director, the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, March 19
Chaplains could be coming to Idaho schools, lawmakers weigh tighter scrutiny of tax-exempt status of local hospitals, Veolia has proposed a significant…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, March 18
Protests outside a private event in Garden City Monday held with U.S. senator Mike Crapo, Canyon County leaders ask state lawmakers to tighten indecent…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, March 17
Spending money to save money in the state's foster care system, a 'medical freedom act' advances to the house floor, and Boise State University is one of 45…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, March 14
Lawmakers advance ramping down the state's regional medical education partnership, Idaho school districts may soon be allowed to employ chaplains, St. Luke's…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, March 13
Idaho will be the first state in the US to 'prefer' the firing squad for capital punishment, lawmakers continue to try and find a way to keep Idaho funding…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, March 12
Should gun rules for foster homes in Idaho be loosened? Lawmakers say the rules discourage people from fostering kids. Legislation making illegal immigration a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, March 11
Lawmakers are targeting unsheltered people in Idaho's largest cities, the citizen initiative process for marijuana and giving medical professionals the right…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, March 10
Layoffs at Blue Cross of Idaho, lawmakers target standardized testing for Idaho's youngest readers, and the Boise VA Medical Center is working to bring some…