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"Free people read freely:" New Idaho Library law draws criticism on day it goes into effect
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Demonstrations took place at North Idaho libraries on Monday. Idaho's new law on regulating books that may be considered "harmful materials" goes into effect today. The legislation could impact how libraries operate, specifically when it comes to children. The Library Alliance of North Idaho is...
Hayden firefighters could lose jobs, fire station could close if levy isn’t passed
HAYDEN, Idaho – 12 Northern Lakes Firefighters could lose their jobs and the districts new fire station, that isn’t even completely built yet, could close if Kootenai County voters fail to pass a two year, $3.5 million override levy in November. “It’s direly critical that we retain these...
Coeur d’Alene prepares for thousands of visitors over 4th of July
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – “Don’t come to Kootenai County on vacation, and leave on probation,” Bob Norris said, a yearly refrain from the Kootenai County Sheriff every year around the 4th of July, the county’s biggest holiday. “Generally between Memorial Day and Labor Day,...
The cost of criminalizing maternal health care in Idaho
As more women delay having families for a variety of reasons, there are more risks for the mother. The reasons for delaying the start of a family are usually personal, although more women say attending college, dealing with student loan debt and delaying marriage are the top reasons found by a Pew Charitable Trust study. […] The post The cost of criminalizing maternal health care in Idaho appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Sunny and breezy today with highs in the mid-80s
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It should be another sunny day around southwest Idaho. A dry front will bring windy conditions to the region. Strong winds and low humidity will create dangerous fire weather conditions for the Western Magic Valley. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the...
Not ready to give up on public schools
In my column last week describing my trip home from Coeur d’ Alene, I mentioned that a few items of consideration were approved by the general delegate assembly despite my dissenting vote. I would like to editorialize about one of them. As you may have read, one of the...
🌞Warming trend: temperatures climb into the mid 80s Wednesday, but 90s and 100s are on the way - Kris
The 90s and even triple digits are in the forecast for the weekend, but our warming trend is still in its early stages on Wednesday. Highs will reach the lower 80s in Spokane and upper 70s in Coeur d'Alene with mostly sunny skies.
Spokane Valley official proposes 'on-the-spot adjudication' for homeless
(The Center Square) – As cities around the country shift toward enforcing camping bans to essentially outlaw homelessness, a proposal from Spokane Valley could provide a new, one-of-a-kind approach. The proposal followed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which reversed the precedent that restricted cities from enforcing anti-camping ordinances. While Spokane Valley's camping ban still needs an update to reflect the change, one council member is calling for a new approach to take matters a step further. ...
Idaho officials sued by inmates over law blocking public funds for gender care
The ACLU of Idaho, on behalf of three people who are incarcerated in Idaho, has filed a federal lawsuit in the Idaho District Court against state officials over a new law that bans public funds from going toward gender-affirming care. House Bill 668 took effect on Monday, and it prevents the use of taxpayer funds […] The post Idaho officials sued by inmates over law blocking public funds for gender care appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Biden administration reminds doctors of their ‘duty’ to provide emergency abortions following Supreme Court ruling
After the Supreme Court failed to strike down Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, the Biden administration said doctors must conform to its interpretation of a federal law mandating emergency abortions even when a woman’s life might not be in danger. On Tuesday, the Biden administration sent a letter to hospitals and healthcare providers saying its understanding […]
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