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Gov. Brad Little heard from librarians from Rexburg to Riggins, from Donnelly to Bonners Ferry. He heard from lawyers. From students and homeschoolers. From teachers past and present — including two of Idaho’s past teachers of the year. And in the end, Little came down on their side. He vetoed a bill mandating that school and public libraries keep “harmful” materials out of the hands of minors, or risk a $2,500 civil fine.

Idaho library staffers and trustees described HB 314 in existential terms — a threat to public institutions, and to their livelihood.

Nearly 2,000 people emailed Gov. Brad Little in a two-week span, urging him to veto a controversial bill designed to stamp out "harmful" materials in libraries. Despite his veto, the issue is sure to come back in 2024, an election year for Idaho's 105 legislators.

Talented lineup returns for girls’ high school softball season The John Stark softball team piles on top of starter Izabella Nelson after claiming the 2019 D-II championship. JAY McAREE / Monitor file John Stark’s Izabella Nelson delivers a pitch during the 2019 Division II championship game against Merrimack Valley at Plymouth State’s Chase Field. Nelson and the Generals won, 3-1, claiming their second straight title. Stark returns four starters from that team - Nelson, Brooke Patnode, Lillian Stogner and Kacie Weston - for the 2021 campaign, which the Generals begin on Monday agains...