Idaho cities

More ditch mask warrants from Idaho cities after new CDC guidelines

Cities in Idaho that had mask warrants have started repealing them since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most indoor environments or exterior. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean got rid of the city’s mask mandate and assembly limit on Friday and a […]

Idaho cities

Property tax law pushes Idaho towns to limit growth

According to preliminary property tax assessments, Canyon County residents will see an average 30% increase in their assessments. Growth has been one of the major issues facing Canyon and Ada counties. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling slammed the Idaho House of Representatives and slammed the governor during an emergency morning meeting Friday for […]

Idaho cities

Can cities and counties in Idaho legally declare themselves “Second Amendment sanctuaries”?

There are more than a dozen Second Amendment sanctuary cities in Idaho, but an Oregon county statement begs the question of whether state law can replace federal law. BOISE, Idaho – “Second Amendment Sanctuary City” is a term that has been more relevant in Idaho in recent years, especially as several cities in Idaho have […]

Idaho community

‘Rigby Strong’: Eastern Idaho Community Unites to Support Rigby Victims

Residents of eastern Idaho have decorated the city, created GoFundMe and other donation accounts and more to support victims and their families. RIGBY, Idaho – Eastern Idaho is coming together to support the Rigby community in what they call “Rigby Strong”. A sixth-grade girl reportedly shot and injured three people with a handgun at Rigby […]

Idaho community

Rigby, Idaho community rallies after school shooting

RIGBY, Idaho – Community members recognize two staff at Rigby Middle School in Idaho for their exploits during a shootout on Thursday. Police said a Grade 6 girl opened fire, hitting a guard and two students before being disarmed by a teacher. READ: Sheriff: Girl pulls 3 at school in Idaho; the teacher disarms her […]