Category Archives: Breaking News

Two Men Charged with Robbing, Beating Teen Boy

Two Men Charged with Robbing, Beating Teen Boy

Sanders (left), Kidd Meridian (670 KBOI News) – Two men are under arrest for allegedly beating a teenage boy and stealing over $300 from him. According to the Idaho Press, Dylan Kidd of Kuna and Skyler Sanders of Meridian were arrested Wednesday on charges of robbery, marijuana possession, and probation violation. Police say they met…MORE

N. Idaho Couple to Appeal EPA and Judge’s Ruling to 9th Circuit

N. Idaho Couple to Appeal EPA and Judge’s Ruling to 9th Circuit

San Francisco (670 KBOI News) – A North Idaho coupe who have been fighting for years to build a home on their property near Priest Lake are appealing an Idaho judge’s ruling to the 9th Circuit Court. Tony Francois with the Pacific Legal Foundation, represents Mike and Chantell Sackett…he says (Idaho federal) Judge Edward Lodge recently…MORE

Lawmaker: Feds May Have the Solution to Hemp Legalization in Idaho

Lawmaker: Feds May Have the Solution to Hemp Legalization in Idaho

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Hemp still isn’t legal in Idaho…not to cultivate, not to transport, nothing. The 2019 Legislature failed to pass bills to legalize hemp cultivation, and even a last-minute bill to at least make it legal to transport across the state. Midvale Representative Judy Boyle says those farmers who want to grow hemp…MORE

Hemp Truck Driver Pleads Not Guilty

Hemp Truck Driver Pleads Not Guilty

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The truck driver arrested for hauling what state troopers say was marijuana, but he says was hemp, is scheduled to go on trial in October. According to the Idaho Statesman, Denis Palamarchuk of Portland pleaded not guilty at his arraignment this afternoon. He was arrested in January at the east Boise…MORE

Bail Set for Three Suspects in Deadly Bench Shooting

Bail Set for Three Suspects in Deadly Bench Shooting

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Bail is set for the three suspects in Monday’s deadly shooting on the Boise Bench. According to the Idaho Press, Anthony Alcala, Taja Ra McMurtrey-Winn, and Jessica Lee Perez had their initial appearances — via video link — in court this afternoon. Judge Cheri Copsey set bail for Alcala at $1…MORE

CCDC: Bench is Good Candidate for Urban Renewal

CCDC: Bench is Good Candidate for Urban Renewal

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The Capital City Development Corporation says parts of the Bench would benefit from their brand of economic development. BoiseDev.com publisher Don Day says a Bench Urban Renewal Area is something that’s been on Mayor Dave Bieter’s wish list for some time now. “What they’re hoping to do is bring the mix…MORE

Wallet Hub: Idaho is the State Most “Dependent” on the Firearms Industry

Wallet Hub: Idaho is the State Most “Dependent” on the Firearms Industry

Boise (670 KBOI News) – It’s no big secret…Idahoans tend to be very pro-gun. In fact, according to personal finance website WalletHub.com, Idaho is the most dependent on the firearms industry. But analyst Jill Gonzalez says that’s not just because we love owning guns, we like making them, too. “We looked at firearms jobs, ammunition dealers,…MORE

Idaho House Passes First of Four “New” Citizens’ Initiative Bills

Idaho House Passes First of Four “New” Citizens’ Initiative Bills

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The first of four citizens initiative bills introduced after Governor Little’s veto of Senate Bill 1159, is headed to the Senate, after clearing the House on a 48-18 vote. House Bill 303 would require citizens initiatives to have the same features of any bill introduced through legislation — a fiscal note,…MORE

Bill Limiting Cities, Urban Renewal Areas Signed Into Law

Bill Limiting Cities, Urban Renewal Areas Signed Into Law

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Starting July 1st, Idaho cities and counties will have to get voter approval before launching many big-ticket municipal projects, that use Urban Renewal money, under a bill signed into law by Governor Little today. House Majority Leader Mike Moyle says House Bill 217 a good first step, but more needs to…MORE

UPDATED: Little Signs Work Requirements Bill Into Law

UPDATED: Little Signs Work Requirements Bill Into Law

Boise (670 KBOI News) – It’s now law…those Idahoans who receive Medicaid benefits will have to work or volunteer 20 hours a week, or meet one of the exemptions outlined in Senate Bill 1204, which Governor Little signed today. Nampa Representative John VanderWoude says if Medicaid recipients are the working poor, then asking them to verify…MORE

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Chris Janson VIP Pre-Party!

Join us Monday, August 22nd at the Western Idaho Fair for Chris Janson! Make sure you get there early because we’ll have a special Pre-Party for the first 75 people at the gate at 5pm catered by Costa Vida, plus your chance to upgrade your seats and win prizes from your favorite Kissin Country Artists!