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Local Yocal Idaho
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A family-friendly place to find out what is happening in Idaho every week. From funny facts, general news, politics, and what bills are moving through the Idaho Senate and House. Tune in every Wednesday evening to discover more about Idaho and the coming week.
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Could Boise Have Stopped the Boise Greenbelt Murder? | Ep 129
1w ago00:18:24Tap to summarizeCould Boise have stopped the Boise Greenbelt murder before it happened? This week's report exposes the suspect's violent past, plus Simpson's foreign labor dairy bill, Boise's Pride spending fight, and the abortion measure now heading to Idaho's November ballot.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:29 Boise Greenbelt Murder: Was It Preventable? https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/boise-greenbelt-murder-a-preventable 03:26 Simpson Backs Foreign Labor Over Idaho Jobshttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/simpson-wants-foreign-labor-working 06:01 Idaho's Unborn Protection Faces November Votehttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-abortion-measure-officially 07:47 Idaho Ends Tight Year With Budget Surplus https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/17/after-tight-budget-year-idaho-ends-fiscal-year-with-positive-cash-balance/ 10:05 Idaho School Choice Credit Hits Its Caphttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/private-education-tax-credit-reaches-annual-cap-applications-close/ 11:48 Boise Spends on Pride, Now Wants Millionshttps://boisedev.com/news/2026/07/13/you-asked-why-is-boise-spending-2-million-to-remodel-a-city-hall-department/ 14:06 Boise Clinic Dumps Patient Records https://www.kivitv.com/east-end/the-trust-level-is-gone-patients-want-answers-after-dermatology-records-found-in-dumpster 15:41 Boise Foothill Fire Winds Down, State Doesn'thttps://www.kivitv.com/foothills/firefighters-stop-work-on-claremont-fire-after-new-unexploded-ordnance-danger 17:45 Outro
Transcribe →Trump Warns Idaho Over Illegal Voting — McGrane Pushes Back | Ep 128
3w ago00:17:20Tap to summarizeTrump's DOJ warned Idaho election chief Phil McGrane he could face criminal charges over illegal voting, but McGrane and Idaho's AG fired back hard. This week's report also covers residents suing over Flock surveillance cameras, Charlie Kirk's accused killer heading toward trial, and Idaho outranking Oregon and California as one of America's top states to move to. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:38 DOJ Warns Idaho: No Illegal Votes Allowedhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/10/trump-administration-threatens-to-criminally-prosecute-idaho-election-officials-if-noncitizens-vote/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/08/repub/doj-threatens-wa-election-officials-with-prosecution-if-noncitizens-vote/ 03:40 Idaho's Flock Camera Crisis Grows Fasthttps://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-residents-protest-expanded-license-plate-reader-use-at-city-hall-meeting https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/flock-camera-debate-grows-in-idaho-as-twin-falls-police-defend-use-of-technology https://boisedev.com/news/2026/07/07/you-asked-has-meridian-been-installing-flock-surveillance-cameras/ 05:54 Charlie Kirk's Killer Faces Courthttps://idahonews.com/news/local/man-accused-of-killing-charlie-kirk-expected-in-court-for-key-pretrial-hearing-07-06-2026 07:29 Idaho Hosts World's Richest Eliteshttps://boisedev.com/news/2026/07/07/billionaires-buyouts-and-backlash-annual-allen-and-co-conference-starts-in-sun-valley/ https://boisedev.com/news/2026/07/13/from-altman-to-zuckerberg-who-showed-up-at-annual-sun-valley-business-tech-event/ 09:44 Free Money for Idaho Charter Bosshttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/charter-board-rewards-director-with-a-150000-loan-he-likely-doesnt-have-to-pay-back/ 11:21 $1.3B Idaho Road Projects Frozen https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/more-than-1b-in-idaho-highway-projects-meant-for-growth-put-on-unfunded-list/ 13:13 Idaho Beats Oregon, California, More https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ranked-3rd-best-state-to-move-to-for-3rd-consecutive-year 14:54 Nampa Warhawk Museum Gets $500K Gift https://www.kivitv.com/nampa/warhawk-air-museum-receives-500k-grant-honoring-fallen-idaho-soldier 16:25 Outro
Transcribe →Idaho Led the Nation — Now the Supreme Court Agrees | Ep 127
4w ago00:17:40Tap to summarizeIdaho led the nation on protecting girls' sports, and this week the Supreme Court agreed, ruling 6-3 that Idaho's ban on male athletes in women's sports is constitutional and ending a six-year legal fight. This same episode also covers a citizen-led push that remove Idaho's abortion ban this November, a Boise family seeking damages after fireworks debris injured their daughter at the Idaho Potato Drop, and state leaders joining 16 others to sue California over plastic packaging rules that could raise prices nationwide. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro02:01 Idaho Wins Big at the Supreme Court for Womenhttps://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/supreme-court-upholds-idahos-transgender-athletics-ban/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/30/repub/breaking-us-supreme-court-upholds-transgender-athlete-bans-in-idaho-west-virginia/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/supreme-court-upholds-idaho-transgender-athlete-law-attorneys-to-hold-press-conference 04:01 Idaho's Abortion Ban Faces Ballot Threat https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/02/supporters-of-ballot-measure-to-end-idahos-strict-abortion-ban-turn-in-nearly-110k-signatures/ 06:31 Idaho Potato Drop Faces $10M Claim Over Injured Girlhttps://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/parents-of-injured-girl-files-tort-claim-over-idaho-potato-drop-fireworks-explosion 07:54 LDS Leader Dodges Sex Offender List https://idahonews.com/news/local/ex-church-leader-to-plead-guilty-in-child-abuse-case-under-deal-avoiding-sex-offender-registry 10:14 Trump Sends $4.5M Aid to Idahohttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/jul/01/trump-approves-millions-in-fema-aid-to-idaho-for-storm-damage/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-idaho/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/trump-approves-disaster-declaration-for-six-idaho-counties-after-flooding-landslides https://idahonews.com/news/local/fema-approves-over-17-million-for-post-disaster-funding-across-ak-id-or-wa 11:47 Idaho Drops Plate Stickers, Goes Permanenthttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/big-changes-to-idaho-vehicle-registration-begins-wednesday/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ends-annual-registration-stickers-shifts-to-permanent-license-plates-july-1 13:32 Idaho Sues California Over Plastics Lawhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/23/repub/17-gop-ags-sue-california-over-single-use-plastics-law/14:55 Micron Funds Trump Accounts for Idaho Familieshttps://idahonews.com/news/local/micron-to-invest-250-million-in-trump-accounts-to-boost-savings-for-1-million-kids https://www.idahoednews.org/news/micron-announces-trump-account-contributions-for-idaho-families/ 16:44 Outro
Transcribe →Idaho's Bathroom Law BLOCKED—A Biden Judge Overrules Idaho Voters | Ep 126
Jun 2700:15:56Tap to summarizeIdaho's bathroom law just got blocked by a Biden-appointed federal judge — overruling the voters and legislators who passed it with overwhelming support. AG Labrador calls the ruling results-driven and vows to fight back, while Idaho also faces a Flock Safety surveillance lawsuit, celebrates America's 250th birthday, and a bull breaks loose at the Parma Inferno.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday.👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments.Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:23 Idaho Restroom Law Blocked by Federal Judgehttps://www.kivitv.com/news/federal-judge-blocks-idaho-restroom-law-ahead-of-july-1-start-date https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/a-closer-look-at-what-idahos-bathroom-law-injunction-actually-changes https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/16/federal-judge-partially-blocks-idaho-trans-bathroom-ban-law-with-preliminary-injunction/ https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/federal-judge-partially-blocks-criminal-bathroom-penalties-for-transgender-idahoans/ 03:37 Caldwell's Flock Safety Cameras Face Lawsuithttps://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/tort-claim-accuses-caldwells-flock-safety-camera-program-of-violating-idaho-privacy-law 05:38 Canyon County Sheriff's New $27.6M HQhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/canyon-county-opens-new-sheriffs-office-headquarters https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/canyon-county-sheriffs-office-prepares-to-move-into-new-27-6-million-headquarters 07:16 CDA Marks One Year Since Firefighter Ambushhttps://www.kivitv.com/news/coeur-dalene-to-honor-firefighters-killed-in-canfield-mountain-ambush-one-year-later 08:50 Idaho Celebrates America's 250th Birthdayhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-governor-gives-state-employees-more-time-off-around-america250-celebration/ 10:27 Idaho's 7-Year Road Plan Needs Your Inputhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-transportation-board-seeks-public-input-on-updated-seven-year-project-plan 12:19 Twin Falls Police Prep for In-N-Out Chaoshttps://www.kivitv.com/news/magic-valley/twin-falls-police-are-ready-for-in-n-out-burger-chaos-with-a-detailed-opening-day-traffic-plan 13:47 Parma Inferno Bull Breaks Free from Arenahttps://www.kivitv.com/canyon-county/parma-inferno-bull-briefly-escapes-arena-draws-reactions-from-spectators 15:08 Outro
Transcribe →AG Labrador Takes Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight All the Way to DC | Ep 125
Jun 1500:17:51Tap to summarizeAG Labrador takes Idaho's Medicaid fraud fight to Washington DC, pushing for federal data access to catch even more criminals stealing from Idaho taxpayers. This week's report also covers Idaho's transgender bathroom law in federal court, who controls the Idaho GOP, Nampa's newly appointed mayor, a Caldwell police chief suing his own city, the Mountain Home fire investigation, and why pride flags are gone from Boise's Harrison Boulevard this June. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:16 Idaho's Medicaid Fraud Fight Goes to D.C.https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/28/idaho-ag-labrador-touts-states-medicaid-fraud-recovery-at-d-c-roundtable-with-vp-jd-vance/ 03:18 Idaho's Bathroom Bill Heads to Federal Courthttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idahos-bathroom-bill-in-court-plaintiffs-seeking-preliminary-injunction 05:15 Caldwell Police Chief Sues City for $500Khttps://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-chief-seeks-over-500000-in-damages-in-tort-claim-against-city 06:58 No Pride Flags on Harrison Blvd This Junehttps://www.kivitv.com/north-end/new-idaho-law-ends-harrison-boulevard-lampposts-pride-flag-display 09:18 Who Controls Idaho's GOP Right Now?https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/28/kcrcc-names-ron-jacobson-new-chair/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jun/01/moon-announces-bid-for-third-term-as-idaho-republican-party-chair/ 11:05 Is Idaho's Growth Reshaping Our Politics?https://www.idahoednews.org/news/secretary-of-state-idahos-rapid-growth-is-reshaping-state-politics/ 13:43 Mountain Home Fire Cause Finally Revealedhttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/investigators-determine-cause-of-250-acre-mountain-home-fire-that-injured-six-and-destroyed-15-homes 15:05 Nampa Finally Has a New Mayorhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-mayoral-appointment-at-city-hall-meeting https://idahonews.com/news/local/tonight-nampa-city-council-to-vote-on-next-mayor-following-hogaboams-death 17:17 Outro
Transcribe →Congress Cuts Schools That Teach Gender Ideology — Idaho Already Led the Way | Ep 124
Jun 200:17:54Tap to summarizeCongress cuts schools that teach gender ideology from federal funding, and Idaho already led the way — now the question is whether the Senate will finish what the House started. This week's report also covers Idaho's record-breaking methamphetamine seizure, the deportation of 30 criminal illegals, a public land sale near the Tetons, and more stories shaping the state.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:00 House Bans 'Gender Ideology' in Schoolshttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/repub/us-house-passes-sweeping-gender-ideology-bill-aimed-at-trans-kids-in-schools/ 03:58 Idaho’s Bathroom Law Is Now Permanenthttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/school-bathroom-law-fully-in-effect-as-one-legal-battle-comes-to-a-close/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/21/high-school-group-challenging-idahos-trans-bathroom-ban-drops-lawsuit-after-students-death/ https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/plaintiffs-drop-lawsuit-regarding-idahos-school-bathroom-law 06:15 Idaho Deports 30 Criminals via ICEhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/26/idaho-state-police-transport-30-more-immigrants-from-prison-to-ice-for-deportation/ 08:19 Largest Meth Bust in Idaho Historyhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/two-men-arrested-after-allegedly-being-found-with-over-100-lbs-of-meth-leading-to-largest-drug-seizure-in-idaho-history/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/record-breaking-meth-seizure-in-idaho-1-5-million-worth-of-drugs-confiscated 10:12 Blue Cross Attorney Faces 10 Felony Countshttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/attorney-for-blue-cross-of-idaho-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sexual-exploitation-material 11:40 160 Acres Near Tetons Sold for $5Mhttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/22/state-sells-160-acres-of-idaho-endowment-land-near-the-tetons-to-billionaires-llc-for-5m/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/22/idl-auctions-teton-county-property-for-5m/ 13:59 Caldwell Pays $1,5M in Officer Lawsuithttps://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/city-of-caldwell-and-former-cpd-officer-reach-1-5m-settlement 15:37 Idaho Veterans Memorial Day 2026https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/23/memorial-day/ 17:16 Outro
Transcribe →Nine Idaho Incumbents OUSTED—Little Barely Holds On as Idaho's GOP Resets | Ep 123
May 2500:17:13Tap to summarizeNine Idaho Republican incumbents were ousted Tuesday night — and Governor Brad Little barely held on with just 51.7% of the vote, coming within 2,500 votes of the biggest political upset in Idaho history. Idaho's GOP is resetting, and this week's report covers that and the news stories shaping the Gem State. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:01 Idaho Primary 2026: Little Barely Winshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-idaho-midterm-congressional-primaries 03:12 Idaho Deports 100 Criminal Illegal Alienshttps://idahonews.com/news/local/operation-no-return-removes-dozens-of-criminals-from-idaho-communities 05:14 Two Navy Jets Crash at Mountain Home Airshowhttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/what-to-know-about-a-midair-collision-between-2-navy-jets-at-an-idaho-air-show/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/navy-jet-collision-marks-third-crash-at-gunfighter-skies-air-show https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/whats-next-in-the-investigation-into-the-f-18-growler-crash-at-mountain-home-air-force-base-air-show https://idahonews.com/news/local/two-f-18-fighter-jets-have-crashed-during-an-airshow-at-mountain-home-air-force-base 07:21 Pocatello Blocks AI Data Center Permithttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/proposed-ai-data-center-in-pocatello-denied-after-massive-public-pushback/ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/hundreds-show-up-for-public-hearing-on-proposed-ai-data-center/ 09:37 AG Labrador Puts 5 Child Predators Awayhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/five-convicted-in-idaho-child-exploitation-cases10:44 Canyon County School Bus Driver Admits to Child Exploitationhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-bus-driver-plans-to-plead-guilty-to-sexually-exploiting-children 12:31 AG Labrador Wins Idaho $24M Opioid Dealhttps://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/idaho-to-receive-24-million-as-part-of-7-4-billion-federal-opioid-settlement https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-secures-24m-more-in-settlement-with-opioid-manufacturer/ 14:45 North Idaho's Wildfire Season Looks Dangeroushttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/18/north-idaho-primed-for-broad-and-persistent-wildfire-threat/ 16:29 Outro
Transcribe →Trump Endorsed Brad Little—But Idaho Conservatives Aren't Sold | Ep 122
May 1400:16:05Tap to summarizeBrad Little holds Trump's endorsement and a $1.4M war chest, but seven GOP challengers say Idaho's governor campaigns conservative and governs moderate — and the May 19th primary puts that debate to a vote. This week's report also covers the feds' scrapping Biden's public land grab, the Rathdrum mayor's resignation under a domestic battery probe, Boise State's Canvas cyberattack during finals week, and $7 million in school choice tax credits still available for Idaho families.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:12 GOP Challengers Take Aim at Gov. Little in Crowded Primaryhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/gop-challengers-take-aim-at-little-in-crowded-primary/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s08LWSsyU0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ewv6kXw4Aw03:39 Feds Officially Cancel Biden Era Conservation Rulehttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/05/11/repub/feds-officially-cancel-conservation-rule-for-public-lands/ 05:55 Rathdrum Mayor Resigns Amid Domestic Battery Investigation https://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/04/rathdrum-mayor-resigns-amid-investigation-of-domestic-battery-incident/ 07:08 Idaho AG Raúl Labrador Cracks Down on Illegal HOA Fees https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-attorney-general-raul-labrador-cracks-down-on-illegal-hoa-fees 09:02 Nampa May Get Amazon Drone Deliveries Soonhttps://www.kivitv.com/nampa/amazon-proposes-drone-delivery-in-nampa-raising-questions-from-residents 10:41 Hackers Canceled BSU Finals During Finals Weekhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-colleges-respond-to-nationwide-canvas-outage12:33 Idaho's School Choice Tax Credit Has $7M Balance — Applicationhttps://cdapress.com/news/2026/may/05/idahos-school-choice-tax-credit-has-7-million-balance-after-first-application-window/ 14:04 Idaho Hosts World Jet River Race Championship 2026https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/jet-boats-fly-up-and-down-the-payette-river-in-the-world-championship 15:27 Outro
Transcribe →Idaho's Ban on Men in Women's Bathrooms Faces a Federal Lawsuit | Ep 121
May 700:16:20Tap to summarizeIdaho's ban on men in women's bathrooms now faces a federal lawsuit from the ACLU, who call it discrimination — we break down exactly why they're wrong. From a $6.83 million criminal fine hitting Boise Cascade, to a Canyon County sheriff warning Idaho has shifted from a cartel destination to a distribution hub, a Governor's race shakeup with major union endorsements, and a former Nampa priest sentenced for abuse — this week's report covers the stories driving Idaho's legal, political, and cultural landscape. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:17 ACLU Sues Over Idaho Trans Bathroom Lawhttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/transgender-idahoans-file-lawsuit-challenging-criminal-penalties-for-using-preferred-restrooms/ https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/30/transgender-idahoans-sue-over-law-that-criminalizes-using-bathrooms-that-align-with-gender-identity/https://www.kivitv.com/news/aclu-six-transgender-idaho-residents-file-federal-lawsuit-challenging-new-restroom-law https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/27/in-wake-of-bathroom-bill-commercial-tenants-ask-for-gender-neutral-bathrooms-property-owners-weigh-options/ 03:05 Boise Cascade Fined for Chinese Plywood by DOJhttps://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/doj-fines-boise-cascade-6-3m-for-buying-chinese-plywood-shirking-tariffs 05:12 Vallivue Land Deal Raises Red Flagshttps://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/district-policy-state-law-come-into-question-over-vallivue-land-deal/ 06:47 Twin Falls Trustee Violated Election Lawhttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/attorney-general-says-twin-falls-trustee-violated-elections-integrity-law/ 08:49 Idaho's Shifting Role in Drug Traffickinghttps://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-is-now-more-a-drug-distributorship-than-a-depository-says-canyon-county-sheriff 10:27 Little Gains Police & Fire Union Backinghttps://www.idahoednews.org/news/police-firefighter-unions-endorse-little-after-he-lost-teachers-union-support/12:39 Nampa Catholic Priest Sentenced for Abusing Minorhttps://www.kivitv.com/nampa/nampa-priest-sentenced-to-15-years-after-pleading-guilty-to-sexual-abuse-involving-teen14:15 Idaho's Newest State Park Near Salmonhttps://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/historic-ranch-near-salmon-is-idahos-newest-state-park/ 15:46 Outro
Transcribe →102,000 Signatures: Activists Are This Close to Stripping Idaho's Abortion Ban | Ep 120
Apr 3000:17:32Tap to summarize102,000 signatures now threaten Idaho's abortion ban as activists push to strip away protections for the unborn and force the question onto November's ballot. Also, a Boise couple faces 200+ years in prison after mailing a 277-page kill list to thousands, 28 daycares lost state funding over fraud, and an Idaho sheriff resigned after running 1,000+ illegal searches on a private citizen's license plate. We cover that and so much more in this week’s Local Yocal Idaho Midweek Report.Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know, every Wednesday.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social MediaSubstack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/ X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/ Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps00:00 Intro01:18 Abortion on Idaho’s Ballot? Get Readyhttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/theyre-getting-close-abortion-activists 03:12 Idaho Daycares Cut After Statewide Audithttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-audited-every-childcare-provider 05:32 Boise Couple Convicted on 122 Counts — Their 277-Page ‘Kill List’https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ada-county/boise-married-couple-convicted-in-kill-list-manifesto-case https://idahonews.com/news/local/go-hunt-kill-boise-couple-faces-200-years-in-prison-after-distributing-kill-list 06:56 Idaho Sheriff Resigns Over Camera Data Misusehttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/flock-cameras-are-spreading-across-4db 09:12 Idaho’s Top Judge Retires: What’s at Stakehttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idahos-top-judge-is-stepping-down10:53 Idaho AG Endorses Challenger in District 28 Racehttps://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-ag-labrador-backs-worley-over12:51 Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act Faces Lawsuithttps://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/27/lawsuit-claims-idaho-law-bans-daycares-from-sending-home-sick-kids-governor-says-thats-not-true/ 14:34 Idaho Loses Gov. Dirk Kempthorne at 74https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/04/an-enduring-mark-on-our-state-dirk-kempthorne-former-idaho-governor-dies-at-74/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/former-idaho-governor-dirk-kempthorne-has-died-according-to-family https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-state-football-honors-former-idaho-gov-dirk-kempthorne-nampa-mayor-rick-hogaboam https://boisedev.com/news/2026/04/25/dirk-kempthorne-passes/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/a-servants-heart-idaho-politicians-remember-former-gov-kempthorne https://idahonews.com/news/local/former-idaho-governor-dirk-kempthorne-and-us-interior-secretary-dies-at-74 https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/04/news-idaho-leaders-react-to-passing-of-former-governor-dirk-kempthorne/ 16:51 Outro
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