Appeals Court OKs Boosting Spill at Columbia and Snake Dams
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed an order to spill more water over Columbia and Snake river dams to help protect salmon and steelhead.
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Judge: Yellowstone Grizzly Lawsuits to Proceed as Hunt Looms
A federal judge says lawsuits from environmentalists and American Indians who want to restore protections for Yellowstone-area grizzly bears can move forward
Idaho Transgenders Celebrate Birth Certificate Ruling
Beginning April 6, 2018, transgenders born in the state of Idaho can file to have such changes made to their birth certificates.
Shoshone Idaho School District Sued After Reported Student Rape
The family of a 13-year-old girl has filed a federal lawsuit against a south-central Idaho school district that says school officials told the girl she couldn't remain at the school after she was violently raped by an older student in a computer lab
Federal Court Blocks Sheep Grazing in Eastern Idaho
A federal court has blocked thousands of domestic sheep from being released to graze in eastern Idaho where environmental groups say they jeopardize a small herd of bighorn sheep with deadly viruses.
Idaho to Get $1.2M in General Motors Settlement
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced that Idaho will receive $1.2 million of a multistate settlement with General Motors over allegations it concealed ignition safety problem in its vehicle.
Judge Blocks Construction of Airstrip by Actor Bruce Willis
HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — A judge has blocked actor Bruce Willis' plan to build a private airstrip in central Idaho.
US Cattle Grazing Plan for Idaho Monument Draws Criticism
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal officials have released a cattle grazing plan for central Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve that immediately came under fire from an environmental group.
Radio Host Aplolgy
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones says he has settled a lawsuit filed by Greek yogurt giant Chobani, reversing course from previous claims that he would never back down in the defamation case.
5 Men File Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts, Mormon Church
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Five men who say they were sexually abused as kids while in the Boy Scouts of America are suing the organization
Chobani Sues Web-radio Host
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) – Chobani filed a complaint Monday suing a web-radio host on claims of defamation and propagating false statements.
Environmental Groups Reach Deal on Idaho Wolf Derby Lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by environmental groups involving a wolf- and coyote-shooting contest in Idaho as part of a settlement agreement that requires federal officials to notify the groups if another contest is planned.