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Idaho tobacco settlement secures millions in funds, rather than spending years to litigate payments
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador reached a new settlement with tobacco companies to immediately get a big chunk of disputed funds, but it will leave millions on the table. That’s instead of duking it out in litigation that can last over a decade. Idaho’s settlement — reached in March — resolved years of complicated litigation, […]
U.S. Attorney’s Office Shares Internet Safety Materials for Families During the Start of the Schoolyear
BOISE - As families and communities across Idaho prepare for the new school year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is stepping up its efforts to promote internet safety. U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit and his team have announced the release of new resources aimed at protecting children from online predators, including a public service announcement (PSA) addressing the dangers of “sextortion.”
Growing Idaho: Fire fighting harder for wilderness homes
BOISE, Idaho — People are building homes all over, including in and around our wilderness. It's a picturesque place to live, but it's also making things tougher on wildland firefighters. New homes are popping up everywhere you turn, in downtowns, in suburbia, and in the wildland urban interface (WUI)....
Big USPS Service Changes Could Impact Mail Delivery Times in Idaho Soon
Whether it’s a birthday card or the magazine you’ll read in the car while your kid’s at soccer practice, it’s always exciting to get mail that’s not a bill. However, the United States Postal Service just pitched some changes that could affect how those items get delivered.
Horizon’s Four Powerful Lessons for Every Idahoan
A lot has been written about the latest Kevin Costner movie, Horizon. The Hollywood actor/director/producer has sunk much of his personal fortune and professional reputation into this film. As many of you know, the box office for the film was very disappointing. For those who prefer the convenience of streaming,...
Helping a minor travel for an abortion? Some states have made it a crime
Read more Stateline coverage on how states are either protecting or curbing access to abortions. Helping a pregnant minor travel to get a legal abortion without parental consent is now a crime in at least two Republican-led states, prompting legal action by abortion-rights advocates and copycat legislation from conservative lawmakers in a handful of other […]
Looking to travel this Labor Day? What to know about traveling this holiday weekend.
Idaho travelers can expect heightened traffic and increased law enforcement patrols this Labor Day weekend. According to AAA, the best times to leave for Labor Day travel are the mornings of Thursday, Aug. 29 and Friday, Aug. 30. The afternoons on both days will see greater congestion around the evening commute. It is advised that travelers schedule their return for early Monday morning as there could be “major traffic jams” later in the day as individuals and families return home from their vacation plans, a...
Little Reward for Firefighters Battling Blaze in Idaho Wilderness
I wouldn’t want to work as a firefighter. It’s not an easy job. Winds can shift, some unseen accelerant can pop, and you can’t always see hazards in a haze of smoke. This goes for people battling housefires and wildland blazes. You couldn’t pay a desk jockey like me nearly enough.
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