BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 17 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * The citizen-led initiative is a proud Idaho tradition that lets everyday people make laws directly. This process ensures that when legislators prioritize special interests or ignore the will of the people, Idahoans have a tool to set things right. Unfortunately, Republican politicians are threatening your rights once again with House Bill 2. The legislation woul  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: Governor Brad Little applauded President Donald Trump's appointment of Michael Boren to serve as United States Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the Department of Agriculture. "Mike is a visionary, proven leader. This appointment is a win for all western states, especially Idaho. As a resident of Idaho's Sawtooth Valley, Mike understands rural America. He will work han  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 17 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Idaho State University Continuing Education and Workforce Training is excited to host the annual Emergency Medicine Conference on February 6-8, 2025. This annual conference provides valuable continuing education for healthcare professionals, with training and contact hours available. This year's theme, "Triumph Through Trauma," will feature a 360 degree dive into the inspiring story of Kennedy Littledike, who will b  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 18 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart is proud to announce that Mary York, a partner in the firm's Boise office, has been selected to serve as President of the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners. Mary was initially elected to a three-year term as the Fourth District Commissioner in 2022. The Board of Commissioners is the elected governing body of the Idaho State Bar and is comprised of five commissioners, each elected from Idah  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Colonel Megan A. Cornett, a retired U.S. Air Force officer with experience in government relations, as director of New Mexico's Office of Military Base Planning and Support. Cornett most recently served as Albuquerque operations officer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and has extensive experience in civil and commercial airfield  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, Jan. 15 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- University of Idaho's Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) will host the 2025 Our Gem Speaker Series, where North Idaho experts will discuss crucial water-related topics with far-reaching impacts. The online series will take place at noon Pacific time on the last Tuesday of each month from January through April. Community members can virtually engage with ex  more