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  1. crime
    Everything We Know About the University of Idaho MurdersSuspect Bryan Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial, delaying proceedings indefinitely.
    By Bindu Bansinath and Tariro Mzezewa
  2. crime
    Lori Vallow Has Been Sentenced to Life in PrisonAt her hearing, the “doomsday mom” claimed “no one was murdered in this case.”
    By Claire Lampen
  3. politics
    Idaho Just Made Up a New Class of Abortion CrimesAdults may now be imprisoned for “abortion-trafficking” minors (or, helping them end unwanted pregnancies).
    By Claire Lampen
  4. abortion
    Idaho Finds a New Way to Criminalize AbortionAdults who help minors travel out of state for the procedure could now face prison time.
    By Nia Prater
  5. politics
    Idaho’s No. 2 Attempts Power Grab in Governor’s AbsenceFor the second time, Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin issued COVID-19 mandate orders that Governor Brad Little – a fellow Republican – opposes.
    By Ed Kilgore
  6. 2022 midterms
    Anti-Government Extremist Ammon Bundy Joins Wild Governor’s Race in IdahoBundy and Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin could compete for the militia vote in a 2022 gubernatorial race that may not have an incumbent.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. crime
    Everything We Know About the Deeply Suspicious ‘Doomsday Couple’Nearly a year after two Idaho children were found dead, their mother and her husband have been indicted on murder charges.
    By Amanda Arnold
  8. school shootings
    A 6th Grader Opened Fire in Her Idaho Middle School, Injuring 3 PeopleAuthorities say she shot two students and a custodian, all of whom are expected to survive.
    By Amanda Arnold
  9. 2020 elections
    Another Deep-Red State Votes to Expand MedicaidIn a fairly close vote, Missouri became the 38th state to sign on, even as Republicans try to cripple the Affordable Care Act.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. medicaid expansion
    Utah Republicans Move to Thwart Voter-Ordered Medicaid ExpansionThe bill substitutes a partial expansion with right-wing conditions they expect the administration to approve, in place of a voter-mandated expansion.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. Primary Roundup: Victories for Women and ProgressivesPennsylvania’s all-male congressional delegation will be a thing of the past. And Nebraskans made a surprise choice.
    By Ed Kilgore
  12. Today’s Primary Preview: 3 Quiet States and Some Pennsylvania NoiseThe aftermath of re-redistricting in Pennsylvania’s House delegation is the highlight of four states’ primaries.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. White House Tells Idaho to Sabotage Obamacare More SubtlyIdaho wanted to nullify the law’s protections for people with preexisting conditions. Trump wants the state to quietly circumvent them.
    By Eric Levitz
  14. HHS Secretary Calls Blatant Violation of Health Care Law a ‘Cry for Help’In what’s supposed to be a law-and-order administration, HHS’s tolerance for Idaho’s efforts to nullify the Affordable Care Act is astonishing.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. Idaho Tries Bold Gambit: Ignoring Obamacare RulesIt’s unclear whether the Trump administration and insurers will go along with this blatant effort to sabotage Obamacare by state executive order.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. Boise Is Home to More Than Just a Convention CenterIdaho’s capital is drawing leisure travelers with a booming culinary scene, new and revamped hotels, and a growing wine industry.
    By Blane Bachelor
  17. Congressman Raul Labrador to Run for Idaho GovernorHe will not let his widely mocked comments about health insurance hold him back.
    By Jen Kirby
  18. last night on late night
    Stephen Colbert, Aaron Paul Read Idaho NewsWhat a vibrant metropolis.
    By Devon Ivie
  19. Previewing the Democrats’ March 22 Primaries: Some Western Relief for Sanders?Sanders is expected to sweep the caucuses in lily-white Idaho and Utah, while Clinton wins the Arizona primary. 
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. white men who are arrogant pricks
    Sheriff Says That Most Rape Victims Are LiarsPerhaps men like this are the reason why most rapes go unreported.
    By Eve Peyser
  21. Rancher Dies in Shoot-out After Police Kill His Raging BullJack Yantis saw Idaho cops putting down his injured animal.
    By Eric Levitz
  22. terrible things
    Teen Threatens to ‘Kill All the Girls’ After They Refuse to Send Him NudesThe 15-year-old was arrested on Wednesday after making the threats.
    By Jessica Roy
  23. John Kerry Went to Russia and All He Got Was This T-Shirt (and Some Tomatoes)According to the Secretary of State’s Twitter feed, they had “frank discussions.”
    By Jaime Fuller
  24. An Idaho Lawmaker Learns a Valuable Lesson About the Female Reproductive SystemNo, a woman can’t swallow a small camera so her doctors can conduct a remote gynecological exam. 
    By Jaime Fuller
  25. equal rites
    Judge Strikes Down Idaho’s Same-Sex Marriage BanGay couples may be able to wed on Friday.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. crimes and misdemeanors
    Missing San Diego Teenager Rescued in Idaho [Updated]After her kidnapper was shot and killed by the FBI.
    By Delia Paunescu
  27. early and awkward
    Senator Michael Crapo Says He Was Not Doing Vodka Shots Before His DUI Arrest He was drinking vodka tonics, like a civilized Mormon.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  28. early and awkward
    Mormon Sen. Michael Crapo Drinks His Vodka By the ShotThe nominal teetotaler did not shirk from the sauce.
    By Adam Martin
  29. corn mazes
    President Obama and Mitt Romney Face Off in Giant Idaho Corn Maze“We just want to have a little bit of fun with it.”
    By Dan Amira
  30. Fish Stories
    First Fukushima Fish Sold Since Japanese Nuclear MeltdownRadiation levels were so low in the octopus and snails that they were barely detectable.
    By Collin Keefe
  31. early and often
    Idaho Hates President ObamaHis approval rating is only 27 percent there.
    By Dan Amira
  32. early and awesome
    New York’s Secret Purpose: Supplying the Rest of the States With GovernorsWhy are so many governors of other states born in New York?
    By Dan Amira
  33. Mediavore
    7-11 to Sell Its Own Beer; Courage the Dog Gets His Own CupcakeThe country’s third biggest beer retailer creates Game Day brew and the story of a rescued pup inspires a Virginia baker.
  34. early and awesome
    New Yorker Running for Idaho Senate — From New YorkAh, nothing like taking advantage of a quirky election loophole.
    By Dan Amira
  35. chat room
    Documentarian Frederick Wiseman on How the Idaho Legislature Can Help You Understand Barack ObamaWhy four hours about the Idaho state legislature is worth watching.
  36. Boise Is Home to More Than Just a Convention CenterIdaho’s capital is drawing leisure travelers with a booming culinary scene, new and revamped hotels, and a growing wine industry.
    By Blane Bachelor