Idaho National Lab testing salt-fueled nuclear reactor

The lab's Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) is testing a reactor design that replaces traditional fuel rods with a liquid mix of uranium and molten salt. BOISE, Idaho — Out in the Eastern Idaho desert where sagebrush meats science, the Idaho …

WARNING: Helping Your Idaho Neighbor Could Be Against The Law

There's already enough negativity in the world, whether it's what we deal with at work, what we see on social media, and the news we get from various outlets. It's why we need to do what we can to continue to spread kindness through good deeds …

Idaho immigration bill awaits Governor Brad Little's signature

Spokane, WA (99201) Today Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Low 41F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Low 41F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of …

Medicaid restriction bill heads to Idaho governor's desk

Idaho budget committee rejects governor’s request to expand physician recruitment program

With Idaho ranking at or near the bottom nationally in terms of doctors per capita, the Idaho Legislature’s powerful budget committee on Wednesday zeroed out a $500,000 request from Gov. Brad Little to expand a popular program that helps doctors who …

Idaho will be only state with firing squad as main execution method, after governor signs bill

Idaho will become the only state to fatally shoot death row inmates as its main execution method. Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday morning signed into law House Bill 37, which will make the firing squad the primary death penalty in Idaho. Both chambers …

Steps for Schools challenge sees 53 Idaho officials stepping up for education

BOISE, Idaho — Fifty-three Idaho elected officials have successfully stepped up to support public schools in the Steps for Schools walking challenge, sponsored by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. The Foundation awarded $40,500 to Idaho public …

Idaho Senate Approves Measure To Ban Cannabis Legalization Initiatives

Idaho's voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the legalization of ... [+] marijuana through a voter-led ballot initiative after the state Senate approved the measure this week.getty The Idaho Senate this week approved a …

Idaho House rejects call for constitutional convention

The Idaho House slapped down a proposed constitutional convention to impose congressional term limits and a federal balanced budget amendment. Under the proposal, the federal government could not spend more money than the revenue it collects. It did not …

Idaho Onion Growers Have Until Saturday To Dump Culls

The deadline for the disposal of cull onions in Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Owyhee, and Washington counties is Saturday March 15th.  According to the The Idaho State Department of Ag, under the Rules Governing the Disposal of Cull Onions and Potatoes, all …