I see this bill as being less problematic with appeals in the courts,” said Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, who proposed the change in law.

Nampa Fire began working on the programs after its EMS chief's near-fatal heart attack last fall. NAMPA, Idaho — After its EMS chief miraculously survived a windowmaker heart attack last fall, the Nampa Fire District is launching two new programs in hopes of increasing access to AEDs in the community.

The hotel that Nampa EMS Chief Tom Wright was staying in did not have an AED, but thankfully an EMS chief from another department did

The Nampa Bomb Squad, one of only four in Idaho, tackles HAZMAT and bomb-related calls across six counties. See how they gear up and handle explosive threats with state and federal support.

Rep. Bruce Skaug said passing the bill is a way to be tough on marijuana when most of Idaho's neighboring states allow some form of cannabis.

House newcomer brings forward a familiar proposal prohibiting government entities from requiring face coverings

Nampa's Resto Clean is stepping in to help Southern California wildfire victims. Donations of love letters and essentials are being collected at various locations. #LoveIdaho #WildfireRelief

Bank of Idaho has four locations in the Treasure Valley. Soon, those branches will operate under the Mountain West Bank name.

JFAC is also debating pay increases for Idaho’s 25,000 state employees, but those discussions devolved on Thursday and the committee didn’t take action on any of the considered proposals.

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 19.5 years and 6.5 years in federal prison, respectively, for sex crimes against minor children.

BOISE — Idaho Treasurer Julie Ellsworth is proposing Idaho opt into a program that allows for eligible residents with disabilities to save beyond limits set by public assistance programs. Idaho is one of four states that does not offer its own version of the Achieving a Better Life Experience program, or ABLE.