September 17, 2026
Judge Fines Idaho Minister $357 for Governor’s Office Protest
An Idaho judge has sentenced Rev. Sara LaWall to pay fines but no additional jail time after she was convicted of misdemeanor…
Tag: Local Government
September 15, 2026
Cameron Recommends Task Force to Study Idaho Healthcare Issues
Dean Cameron, director of the Idaho Department of Insurance, has recommended that lawmakers establish a task force to examine critical healthcare challenges…
September 4, 2026
Shoshone County Approves $18.4 Million Budget With 3% Tax Hike, Absorbs Health Cost Surge
Shoshone County commissioners have finalized the fiscal year 2027 operating budget, setting total expenditures at $18.4 million. The approval comes after a…
August 14, 2026
Mullan, Shoshone County Agree on Sheriff Services Contract Terms
Mullan city officials and Shoshone County have reached agreement on renewing their joint powers agreement for law enforcement services, clearing the way…
August 7, 2026
Shoshone County Commissioners Trim $325,000 Admin Fee From Sheriff’s Office Budget Plan
The Shoshone County Board of County Commissioners removed a proposed administrative fee from the sheriff’s budget during a workshop last Thursday, a…
July 28, 2026
Idaho Medicaid Work Rules Take Effect; ‘Medically Frail’ Exemption Requires Documentation
New Requirements Start Next Year for Expansion Enrollees Starting in 2027, Idahoans enrolled in Medicaid expansion will face work requirements to maintain…
July 24, 2026
Shoshone County Sheriff Seeks Approval to Overhaul Inconsistent Pay Structure
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office has secured county commissioner backing to redesign its departmental pay matrix, a move aimed at correcting wage…
July 17, 2026
Shoshone County Budget Workshops Show Insurance as Primary Cost Driver
A Thursday morning session at the Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace put a dozen departmental spending plans under review, as commissioners worked…
July 15, 2026
Idaho congressman surveys constituents on future of federal lands across state
U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher has launched an online survey seeking input from Idaho residents on how federal lands should be managed, addressing…
July 10, 2026
Kellogg School Trustee Steps Down After Moving Outside District Zone
Adrianne Vest-Willard has resigned from her position as a Kellogg School District trustee, citing her relocation outside the geographic boundaries of her…