Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, will face Democratic candidate Terri Pickens in November as he vies for a third term. Pickens, a private practice attorney and small business owner, edged out several challengers in the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported. She faces an … Read more

Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base

Two fighter jets collided in midair during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, CBS affiliate KBOI reported. The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an unspecified incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show. Responders were on … Read more

Midair jet collision forces lockdown at Idaho Air Force base show

The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down Sunday following a midair collision during a local air show that sent two fighter jets crashing to the ground. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The incident occurred about 2 miles northwest of the base … Read more

How a 10-year-old Idaho boy’s birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love

How a 10-year-old Idaho boy’s birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love – CBS News Watch CBS News An Idaho boy volunteered with his dad at a recreation center for people with special needs. For his birthday party, he wanted all of them there. Steve Harman goes “On the Road” with the story about Grant Mullen’s … Read more

Idaho transgender bathroom bill is the strictest in the nation and likely veto-proof

BOISE, Idaho — BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers passed a sweeping bathroom ban Friday, approving legislation that would make it a crime for transgender people to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity, even inside privately owned businesses. If Republican Gov. Brad Little signs the bill, Idaho will have the strictest bathroom ban … Read more

A sweeping Idaho bill would criminalize transgender bathroom use in private businesses

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity — even inside privately owned businesses. At least 19 states, including Idaho, already have laws barring transgender people from using bathrooms and changing rooms that align with their … Read more

47-year-old Idaho mayor dies after collapsing at town hall event

A 47-year-old Idaho mayor died after collapsing as he was attending a town hall on Wednesday night. Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam suffered a “medical emergency” at the regional town hall with neighboring city officials and died shortly after, the city’s government confirmed in a statement late that night. The city asked that people in the … Read more

Idaho advocacy groups denounce state legislators who allowed man to testify while wearing brownface

Several advocacy groups in Idaho this week are condemning Republican members of the state’s House Business Committee for allowing public testimony from a man who appeared before the committee in brownface and has previously engaged in racist and antisemitic demonstrations throughout the state. The man, far-right demonstrator David Pettinger, was initially stopped from testifying before … Read more