Law & Government

A man walks past the Federal Reserve Bank in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 16, 2015. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File)
Jun 5, 2026

US rate futures increase odds of Fed hike in December after strong jobs report

U.S. rate futures raised the chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December following a strong May jobs report that exceeded expectations.

Boise MayoBoise Mayor Lauren McLean, center, leads the 100-year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony. Also pictured from left to right are Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport Director; Mike Vigil, U.S. Postal Service; and Chris Greene, RS&H architectural firm. The airport announced after the anniversary celebration that it has been awarded nearly $9 million in grants to help with the construction of Concourse A. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)r Lauren McLean, center, leads the 100-year anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony. Also pictured from left to right are Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport Director; Mike Vigil, U.S. Postal Service; and Chris Greene, RS&H architectural firm. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)
Jun 5, 2026

Boise Airport receives $8.88M in federal grants for infrastructure upgrades

NEW YORK―U.S. interest rate futures on Friday increased the chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the December policy meeting after a blockbuster payrolls number for May, ...

United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Jun 4, 2026

FCC plans tighter rules to boost US firms in undersea internet cable market

The FCC plans to tighten oversight of submarine internet cables to limit Chinese equipment and fast-track approvals for U.S. tech firms like Meta and Google.

Idaho Strategic Resources reported increased revenues and production in its mining operations in 2023.
Jun 3, 2026

State issues cyanidation permit modification for proposed Valley County gold mine

Idaho DEQ approved a cyanidation permit modification for Perpetua Resources' Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, advancing the proposed mine near Yellow Pine.

An Amazon Ring sign is shown as a security warning at the entrance to a residential home in Encinitas, California on Sept. 30, 2021. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File)
Jun 2, 2026

Amazon’s Ring sued over facial recognition privacy

Amazon’s Ring faces a class-action lawsuit in Seattle over its Familiar Faces facial recognition feature collecting images without consent.

Jun 2, 2026

Idaho Power equipment sparked Mountain Home wildfire that destroyed 15 homes

Idaho Power equipment caused a wildfire in Mountain Home that destroyed 15 homes and burned 300 acres, prompting claims and ongoing investigation.

Rebecca Hupp, this year’s Link of Distinction honoree, smiles after accepting the award. The Boise Airport director was recognized as a CEO of Influence in 2020. (PHOTO: PRO IMAGE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY)
May 28, 2026

Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp to retire after 14 years in role

Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp will retire after 14 years, having led major expansions and growth that transformed the airport into a regional hub.

Tenants do not always know how to navigate the legal system when it comes to disputes with landlords. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
May 22, 2026

Organizations work to help tenants navigate the legal system when problems arise

Idaho Legal Aid and Jesse Tree support tenants facing eviction in Ada and Canyon counties amid rising rental disputes and housing cost burdens.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures as he speaks during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File)
May 19, 2026

Idaho and other states reject anti-vaccine bills amid public health pushback

Idaho and several states defeated anti-vaccine bills backed by Make America Healthy Again, as public health groups successfully lobbied Republican lawmakers.

May 18, 2026

USDA restores $59M grant for University of Idaho farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reinstated a $59 million grant to the University of Idaho to support regenerative agriculture and marketing for farmers.

Brian Kane
May 15, 2026

University of Idaho appoints Brian Kane dean of College of Law amid enrollment growth

The University of Idaho named Brian Kane dean of its College of Law, succeeding interim dean Aliza Cover as the college experiences significant enrollment growth.

Tomatoes are displayed for sale at the Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, after U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, in California on Aug. 15, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File)
May 13, 2026

US producer prices rise sharply in April amid inflation pressures

U.S. producer prices surged 1.4% in April, marking the biggest gain in four years amid broad inflation increases and rising energy costs.


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