Stories from Wednesday, April 17, 2024

gton (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. The justices’ order Monday allows the state to put in a place a 2023 law that subjects physicians to up to 10 years in prison if they provide hormones, puberty blockers or other gender-affirming care to people under age 18. ...

BOISE — Construction season is a time that brings mixed feelings for a lot of Idaho drivers. While road construction leads to improved roads that benefit all Idahoans, work zones can be bothersome and even dangerous if drivers aren’t paying attention...

ast week, the Mountain Home High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America competed at State Competition. Everyone of the students walked away with a gold or silver rating. There are now 5 National Qualifiers now representing MHHS. Not only are there five national qualifiers, but they are also excited to announce that for the first time ever in Mountain Home High School history they have a State Officer. ...

On November 6th, 2022, a hunter in a remote area of mountains north of Atlanta accidentally shot himself in the arm causing significant traumatic injury. Using satellite based texting, his partner was able to reach out to the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office for help. ...

Congratulations to the Mountain Home High School speech team, The Talkin’ Tigers! For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners from across the political spectrum for their support of 99% of his IDAHO WORKS plan. Notably, the Legislature passed Governor Little’s school facilities and tax relief bill while fully funding LAUNCH to help graduating high school seniors stay in Idaho to fill “real world” jobs in high demand...

Dear Constituents, During the session, we worked hard to find solutions to the problems that matter to you, Elmore, Valley, Boise, and Custer counties. We focused on improving our schools, investing in infrastructure, and protecting our communities. You’ll also see lower taxes even as we manage the demands of a growing state...

It was with deep gratitude that the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office was blessed on Friday with the dedication of a plaque and bench in memory of Deputy Ray Page by the Elmore County Drug Court Program. The bench was commemorated in honor of the program that Deputy Page was a proud part of for so many years of his service with ECSO...