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Idaho political figures make comment on the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
KMVT - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — On Thursday, the House approved Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and sent it to him to sign. Governor Brad Little commented on the bill by saying it has ‘big wins’ for Americans including the largest middle-class tax cut...
Mike Crapo's recent tweets address key issues impacting Idaho
North Idaho Times
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July 3, 2025
Senator Mike Crapo has recently shared several tweets addressing significant issues and events related to Idaho. These posts cover topics from honoring local heroes to celebrating state history and advocating for legislative change.On July 2,...
Miss Idaho Talks About Her Community Service Initiative
KPVI - Idaho
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A local woman who was just recently crowned Miss Idaho, is talking about her community service initiative. Ellie Daniels danced her way to Miss Idaho 2025 last month. She says she's been very busy since receiving the new title. She's currently...
Idaho Murders: Bryan Kohberger expected to serve sentence in one of America’s worst prisons
One America News Network
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July 3, 2025
Bryan Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022, appears for a hearing at the Ada County Courthouse on July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty in exchange for being spared the death...
Idaho, Washington lawmakers react to the passing of President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
Several Idaho and Washington lawmakers shared their reactions to the bill's passing on Thursday that now heads to Trump's desk. WASHINGTON — House Republicans have passed President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" late Thursday morning. Several...
The silent mental health crisis on the frontlines of fire
Montana Free Press
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July 4, 2025
Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. This story contains discussions about suicide. If you or...
On Nutrition: The battle against MS
The Union Democrat - California
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We just returned from a reunion in Idaho with some of my closest cousins and their families. One especially poignant visit was with my cousin who is fighting a rare form of multiple sclerosis called “progressive MS.” In spite of it all, she...
Health advisory issued for Murtaugh Lake due to toxic algal blooms
ABC 6 - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
TWIN FALLS COUNTY, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has issued a health advisory for Murtaugh Lake, cautioning the public to avoid recreation in or near the water. Officials say that Murtaugh Lake, located about 15 miles...
Idaho GOP releases statement responding to threats against party leaders and members
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
The following is a press release from Idaho Republican Party Chair Dorothy Moon: BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — In light of credible threats made against members of the Idaho Republican Party and its leadership, Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon issued the...
Idaho Murder Victim's Brother Speaks Out About the Killing: "No Closure"
Oxygen - New York
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July 3, 2025
More than two years have passed since four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus home on November 13, 2022. Now, the primary suspect has accepted a plea deal in which he's sentenced to life without parole. In the wake of...
Idaho firefighter injured in ambush recovering from third surgery; doctors ‘optimistic’
OregonLive.com
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July 3, 2025
A firefighter-engineer who was shot and seriously injured in a brazen ambush-style attack on Canfield Mountain on Sunday is facing a long recovery, according to a news release from Coeur d’Alene Fire Department. Dave Tysdal, with the city fire...
Ex-classmate recalls behavior of accused Idaho firefighter shooter
Arizona’s Family
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July 4, 2025
President Trump is expected to sign the Big Beautiful Bill on Friday, bringing tax cuts for Arizonans while costing some families their health care and food benefits. Certain Medicaid recipients who are able-bodied will be required to work a...
Ex-Phoenix classmate of Idaho shooting suspect recalls disturbing behavior
KOLD News 13 - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two Idaho firefighters were killed, and a third remains in the hospital after they were ambushed Sunday. Authorities said the suspect set the wildfire to lure those first responders to the area. The two battalion chiefs killed...
Idaho Falls Police hiring new officers – Testing July 26 & test prep on July 12
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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July 2, 2025
The following is a press release from the Idaho Falls Police Department: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Police Department is hiring new police officers and a testing date just a few weeks out. “Being a police officer gives you an...
Always hazards: First responders warn of river risks after man dies in Boise River
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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Clinton Bieschke of Phoenix, Arizona, was floating the river with friends when he drowned and had life-saving measures performed. BOISE, Idaho — A 34-year-old man visiting from Phoenix, Arizona, died Monday evening after his inner tube got caught...
Rite Aid in Coeur d'Alene to close July 14
CDA Press - Idaho
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July 6, 2025
COEUR d'ALENE — Rite Aid on West Ironwood Drive is set to close July 14, closely following the closure of the nearby location in Hayden's Prairie Shopping Center. While the Pharmacy portion of the location has been specified to close on that date,...
New contract ensures UW Medicine remains in-network for Aetna patients
FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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SEATTLE - UW Medicine and Aetna have reached a new agreement, ensuring that UW Medicine facilities will continue to serve as in-network providers for Aetna-insured patients. The agreement, announced Thursday, July 3, covers services provided since...
US Supreme Court to hear challenges to Idaho and West Virginia bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 4 — The US Supreme Court agreed yesterday to wade into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports. The court said it would hear cases next term challenging state laws in Idaho and West Virginia...
DEQ issues health advisory for popular Idaho lake
East Idaho News
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July 4, 2025
The following is a news release from the Department of Health and Welfare. TWIN FALLS — The Department of Health and Welfare is issuing a health advisory for Murtaugh Lake, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Murtaugh Lake is near...
Bryan Kohberger heading to infamous Idaho prison where inmates have complained of feces covered walls
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
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