The Nampa Bomb Squad, one of only four in Idaho, tackles HAZMAT and bomb-related calls across six counties. See how they gear up and handle explosive threats with state and federal support.

I see this bill as being less problematic with appeals in the courts,” said Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, who proposed the change in law.

A Nampa legislator wants to make death by firing squad the primary way of administering the death penalty in Idaho. Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced the legislation to the Idaho House Judiciary,

Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced the bill Tuesday, which would make Idaho the only U.S. state to give preference to a firing squad. Skaug sponsored a bill that became law in 2023 that added back the firing squad as a backup method of execution in the state, but only when lethal injection is not possible because of a lack of execution drugs.

Nampa's Resto Clean is stepping in to help Southern California wildfire victims. Donations of love letters and essentials are being collected at various locations. #LoveIdaho #WildfireRelief

Rep. Bruce Skaug said passing the bill is a way to be tough on marijuana when most of Idaho's neighboring states allow some form of cannabis.

Nampa Fire began working on the programs after its EMS chief's near-fatal heart attack last fall. NAMPA, Idaho — After its EMS chief miraculously survived a windowmaker heart attack last fall, the Nampa Fire District is launching two new programs in hopes of increasing access to AEDs in the community.

Idaho firefighters are on the front lines in California, despite reports to the contrary over the weekend. “There was a false story about Oregon, Washington, and Idaho crews being turned away for emissions.

Nampa, introduced a bill in the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday morning to amend Idaho’s law related to the voting threshold for statewide ballot initiatives and referendums. Idaho Code currently states that “no measure shall be adopted unless it shall receive an affirmative majority of the aggregate number of votes cast on

Bank of Idaho has four locations in the Treasure Valley. Soon, those branches will operate under the Mountain West Bank name.

Sen. Christy Zito, R-Mountain Home, sponsored Senate Concurrent Resolution 101, which rejected the Citizens’ Committee on Legislative Compensation’s adopted pay raise of about $5,087 a year to set legislator salaries at $25,000. If the resolution passes the House, lawmakers’ salaries would go back to where they were at $19,913 annually.

Idaho firefighters are actively battling California blazes, debunking false reports about emissions issues. Despite the long journey, minor repairs were quickly addressed before entering the state.