Publishers, a library and others sue over Idaho’s law restricting youth access to ‘harmful’ books
Several large book publishers, a tiny public library and others are suing Idaho officials over a law that forces libraries to keep some books in an adults-only section if community members believe they are “harmful to minors.
Publishers Sue Idaho Over 'Book Ban' Bill
PEN America has documented nearly 16,000 book bans in public schools nationwide since 2021, where book banning has been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years.
Publishers Sue After Idaho Bans Books Like ‘Game of Thrones’
A group of major publishers in the U.S. are suing the state of Idaho for what they call “vague and overbroad” laws banning minors from accessing certain books in libraries and schools deemed sexual. Republican-backed House Bill 710 was enacted in July last year after a years-long campaign by the Idaho legislature to censor material deemed harmful to kids.
Publishers, authors, Idaho library district sue state officials over ‘harmful’ books law
The director of the Donnelly Library District said the law created a “crisis” for the rural library, which has become an adults-only building.
Book publishers, authors, Donnelly Public Library sue Idaho officials over library materials law
National book publishers, authors, the Donnelly Public Library, parents and students sued officials to block Idaho's library materials law.
Man accused of using fake barcode to steal items from Walmart in Idaho, police say
Police said the suspect "admitted to committing several thefts from Walmart" by "wearing a ring with a barcode, specifically ...
Idaho Republican pushes ban of mRNA vaccines against COVID, gene therapy products
The bill would implement a moratorium for a decade. “I am not against vaccination in any way,” the freshman lawmaker said.
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Idaho lawmakers have a new option to kill Medicaid expansion
State legislators will get another look at a bill that could repeal Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program if certain ...
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‘We take this seriously’: ISDA director on out-of-state boat traffic, Idaho quagga mussels
BOISE — Idaho needs to have a “critical conversation” about what out-of-state boat traffic looks like, Chanel Tewalt, Idaho ...
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Architect who grew up in eastern Idaho wants to design your next building project
Ellsworth’s interest in architecture started in eighth grade when he took a drafting class. After graduating from Rigby High ...
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Food insecurity rises in Idaho, impacting rural areas significantly
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Idaho, with many families struggling to afford basic necessities. The Idaho ...
Idaho Now Requiring Nonresident Shed Hunters to Buy a License. Montana, Other Western States Eyeing Similar Changes
A new Idaho rule requires non-resident shed hunters to buy a big-game license, and it's one of several new or unique rules in ...
School closures and delays for Wednesday, February 5 in Eastern Washington, North Idaho
SPOKANE, Wash. — Following overnight snow, several school districts have either canceled or delayed school on Wednesday as a ...
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New role aims to increase foster families in Idaho, addressing current system shortfall
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has introduced a new role aimed at increasing the number of foster families in the ...
First Alert Weather: Winter system poised to bring snow to all of central and southern Idaho on Friday
A winter storm system is slated to arrive in eastern Oregon late Thursday, bringing light snow to the Treasure and Magic ...
Carter’s bold protection of 100 million acres of wild Alaska began with a float trip in Idaho
This column was first published on Rocky Barker’s “Letters from the West” blog on Dec. 30, 2024. The most significant land ...