Rognstad eyeing run for Idaho governor
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad confirmed to the Reader on Oct. 12 that he is exploring a run for Idaho governor in the 2022 election.
According …
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With Little out of state, McGeachin issues order banning COVID-19 testing, vaccination at schools
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
While serving as acting governor on Oct. 5, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin issued a new executive order banning public schools and the State Department …
Former Idaho representative arrested on fugitive charge in Georgia
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris
Idaho Capital Sun
Former Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger was arrested Friday in Clayton County, Ga., on a fugitive from justice charge, according to Clayton County court …
Idaho conservative lawmakers attempt to legislate against vax requirements
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A handful of Idaho lawmakers, joined by Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin (who is challenging fellow Republican Gov. Brad Little for his job in November), gathered …
New state initiatives law gets the boot
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled Aug. 23 that a 2021 law to heighten the signature requirements for placing citizens’ initiatives on the ballot violated Idahoans’ …
Republican 2022 election races are already red hot
By Clark Corbin
Idaho Capital Sun
The campaign trail is crowded at the top of the ticket with almost a dozen candidates challenging the incumbent governor just as Idaho moves …
Ethics Chair Dixon provides more details on recommendation to censure Rep. Giddings
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As the political waves settle following the Idaho House Ethics Committee’s unanimous vote Aug. 3 to recommend censure for Rep. Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, some …
Firefighters prepare for hot weekend ahead
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Fire officials are anticipating increased activity at area blazes over the weekend, as a high-pressure system is expected to bring temperatures in the mid-90s to …
ISP joining multi-agency campaign against aggressive driving
By Reader Staff
More Idaho State Police troopers will patrol Idaho roadways through Sunday, Aug. 8 in a multi-agency education and enforcement campaign to reduce aggressive driving.
“All of us …
Rep. Priscilla Giddings to face ethics committee in August for two complaints
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris
Idaho Capital Sun
According to the Idaho Legislature’s House Journal, the House Ethics Committee has received two complaints against Rep. Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird, alleging conduct unbecoming …
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