Breaking NewsThe Republican governor announced the decision Saturday to sign into law the measure backers say is needed because the current process favors urban voters.3:07 PM MDT April 17, 2021BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots in what is widely seen as an attempt to stop a medical marijuana initiative. The Republican governor announced the decision Saturday to sign into law the measure backers say is needed because the current process favors urban voters.Opponents say the measure would...…Breaking NewsThe Republican governor announced the decision Saturday to sign into law the measure backers say is needed because the current process favors urban voters.3:07 PM MDT April 17, 2021BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots in what is widely seen as an attempt to stop a medical marijuana initiative. The Republican governor announced the decision Saturday to sign into law the measure backers say is needed because the current process favors urban voters.Opponents say the measure would...WW…

Breaking NewsThe measure, passed by Oregon voters in November, decriminalizes possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, including heroin and cocaine.10:32 PM MST February 16, 2021MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. — Possessing a small amount of drugs is no longer illegal in Oregon after 58% of voters backed Ballot Measure 110 in the November election.Across the state, people will no longer go to jail for possessing small amounts of illicit substances, including hard drugs like cocaine and heroin. Instead, they could get a ticket, or they'll have to take a health assessment.“I was opposed to it but...…Breaking NewsThe measure, passed by Oregon voters in November, decriminalizes possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, including heroin and cocaine.10:32 PM MST February 16, 2021MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. — Possessing a small amount of drugs is no longer illegal in Oregon after 58% of voters backed Ballot Measure 110 in the November election.Across the state, people will no longer go to jail for possessing small amounts of illicit substances, including hard drugs like cocaine and heroin. Instead, they could get a ticket, or they'll have to take a health assessment.“I was opposed to it but...WW…

Breaking NewsThe staffing shortage comes as the medical center struggles to stay below capacity.10:28 PM MST November 10, 2020The in Boise is struggling to keep its patient levels below 100% capacity. The impacting not only the veterans who are seeking care but also the staff who care for them.“Over the last couple of weeks, we have been full, kind of on-and-off of being full,” said David Wood, director of the Boise VA Medical Center.On Monday, the hospital had to divert patients because they were at capacity. On Tuesday, Wood said, they were about 95% full.The VA is currently treating...…Breaking NewsThe staffing shortage comes as the medical center struggles to stay below capacity.10:28 PM MST November 10, 2020The in Boise is struggling to keep its patient levels below 100% capacity. The impacting not only the veterans who are seeking care but also the staff who care for them.“Over the last couple of weeks, we have been full, kind of on-and-off of being full,” said David Wood, director of the Boise VA Medical Center.On Monday, the hospital had to divert patients because they were at capacity. On Tuesday, Wood said, they were about 95% full.The VA is currently treating...WW…

Breaking NewsIdaho Gov. Brad Little mobilized 100 members of the Idaho National Guard to help with staffing issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic at medical facilities in Idaho.10:28 PM MST November 15, 2020BOISE, Idaho — Gov. Brad Little is mobilizing 100 members of the Idaho National Guard to help out hospitals and long-term care facilities across the state in response to the influx of COVID-19 cases.Little signed an executive order on Friday to help with Idaho’s response to the pandemic.The National Guard will help when they are formally requested to do so. Those requests need to come in...…Breaking NewsIdaho Gov. Brad Little mobilized 100 members of the Idaho National Guard to help with staffing issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic at medical facilities in Idaho.10:28 PM MST November 15, 2020BOISE, Idaho — Gov. Brad Little is mobilizing 100 members of the Idaho National Guard to help out hospitals and long-term care facilities across the state in response to the influx of COVID-19 cases.Little signed an executive order on Friday to help with Idaho’s response to the pandemic.The National Guard will help when they are formally requested to do so. Those requests need to come in...WW…