Idaho Politics News

Idaho Statesman - porr@idahostatesman.com Published: 12/04/09 Tariq McWilliams is scheduled to begin a jury trial on a second degree murder charge May 4 in connection with the stabbing death of Jason Robert Tipton outside the Torch bikini bar in September.

Pierce County — It's the little things that matter most right now, small kindnesses to help fill a void. In the days since Gregory Richards, 42, was gunned down in a local coffee shop, officers from the Kent Police Department,...

In a letter to the Nampa Classical Academy's school board Tuesday he said the new charter school's actions have hurt the state's charter school movement. He said the academy's problems with the state organization charged with overseeing charter schools has...

May 16: Police said Neagle shot his father in the family's Caldwell home. May 19: The Vallivue Middle School eighth-grader is arrested in connection with the shooting. Neagle's two younger siblings were in the home at the time of the...

Tony Blair's flickering hopes of becoming Europe's first president could be extinguished before tonight's summit of EU leaders even starts as a little-known Belgian seems set to be handed the job

Thousands of gay and lesbian activists prepared to march on Washington Sunday, energized by a speech from President Barack Obama , officials said...Obama Saturday night addressed the 13th annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, pledging to fulfill his campaign promise...

The state has until early next week to respond to Lowe's tort claim filed in August. If the state does not respond, Birch intends to file additional claims in 4th District Court late next week...Butch Otter and Senate Transportation Chairman...

In the health care reform debate, how does the Department of Veterans Affairs' health coverage stack up?...Reber, military reporter, as soon as possible, at 563-588-5647, 563-599-4011, or 800-562-6021. The story will be published on Sunday, Oct. 18. Your Pix &...