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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A new study has identified 20 locations around the state that could be potential landslide hazards. One of those potential hazards is on the Lemon Creek side of Thunder Mountain in Juneau.

BOISE, Idaho—Far-right agitator Ammon Bundy’s emerging bid to become the next governor of Idaho faces a peculiar roadblock: he is currently barred from entering the state Capitol where he would ostensibly need to conduct official business after being arrested there twice within 24 hours. But his campaign, teased in the filing of paperwork last month if not yet official, is anything but a joke. These days, Bundy—who along with his father Cliven...

Idaho House approves prohibition on mask mandates By KEITH RIDLERApril 14, 2021 GMT BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The House on Wednesday approved legislation prohibiting mask mandates by government entities in Idaho, voting 47-22 with no Democratic support to send the bill to the Senate. Republican Gov. Brad Little has never imposed a statewide mask mandate, but a handful of counties and about a dozen cities have to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “This is a matter of our personal rights and...

Ada County Commissioner Ryan Davidson subject of attorney general investigation Some suggested Davidson’s attempt to influence a judge raised ethical concerns and may have violated state law. Author: Ryan Suppe (Idaho Press) Published: 11:10 AM MDT May 5, 2021 Updated: 5:08 PM MDT May 6, 2021 BOISE, Idaho — Ada County Commissioner Ryan Davidson is the subject of an Idaho Attorney General investigation. While the details of the investigation re...

Boise State Public Radio Idaho House lawmakers Wednesday voted to override Gov. Brad Littles veto on a bill that would cut his powers during an emergency while adding to their own. After a more than 90-minute debate, Idaho House lawmakers voted to override Gov. Brad Little’s veto on a bill limiting his powers during an emergency. Many legislators pushed back against Little’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Chad Christensen (R-Iona) called the governor’s response to the pandemic...

Mask mandate prohibition bill passes Idaho House; moves to Senate Mask mandate prohibition bill passes Idaho House; moves to Senate and last updated 2021-04-15 09:40:23-04 BOISE, Idaho — An amended bill, HB 339aa, which looks to add a new section to Idaho code to prohibit mask mandates in the state, passed the Idaho House Wednesday morning with a 46 – 23 vote. State lawmakers debated on the House floor for around 30 minutes regarding the bill. Bill sponsor Rep. Karey Hanks (R-St. Anth...

My last column touched a nerve with some readers, one of whom denounced me as a “ … woke, bitter little man.” Bitter, OK, I do have teenagers at home, but wielding the word “woke” as a cudgel reveals more about the author than it does about me. More Headlines

Idaho House approves bill to ban city mask mandates; Senate waits for budget bills Hayat Norimine, The Idaho Statesman Apr. 14—Idaho House members on Wednesday approved a bill that would prohibit local governments from imposing mask mandates as a health precaution, despite concerns over the measures legality. The bill would prohibit government entities or any public official from requiring face masks, shields or coverings. No one could be denied work, services or entry into a ...

Idaho House approves prohibition on mask mandates KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The House on Wednesday approved legislation prohibiting mask mandates by government entities in Idaho, voting 47-22 with no Democratic support to send the bill to the Senate. Republican Gov. Brad Little has never imposed a statewide mask mandate, but a handful of counties and about a dozen cities have to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “This is a matter of our pe...

Contradicting virtually all public health experts, she cited information she has that masks aren’t effective in preventing disease. She also noted that some victims of sexual violence find wearing masks to be traumatic if they had their faces covered while being assaulted. Opponents said mask mandates are a local issue, and they effectively prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Private businesses could still require masks if the bill becomes law. If the bill became law, and a government agen...