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, 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.
Can I see your ID? How Idaho libraries are responding to law on ‘materials harmful to minors’
As the Community Library Network in Kootenai County plans to open an adults-only room for mature content, other Idaho libraries have reacted with a range of alternatives to comply with
Second lawsuit filed against Idaho's library law
House Bill 710, a law restricting library materials, is facing its second legal challenge. It targets book access in public and private libraries statewide. Passed in 2024 and effective in July, the law defines "harmful" materials as "anything
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.
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 ...
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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Fugitive wanted for violent crimes in Washington arrested by Boise Police
A fugitive wanted for violent crimes in Washington was arrested Monday morning by the Boise Police Department.The BPD report ...
Bryan Kohberger trial: New revelations in Idaho student murders case as defense grills lead detective in court
Judge Steven Hippler did not render any decisions, but two days of hearings revealed new information in the Idaho student ...
Trump’s grant freeze was halted, but an Idaho nonprofit serving kids can’t get its money
The executive director of the Idaho Head Start Association said she reached out to the governor’s office for help and “they said that they can’t tell the president want to do.” ...
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Idaho delegation mum so far on developments in D.C.
The Lewiston Tribune is asking members of the Idaho Congressional delegation if they support the reported actions of Elon ...
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Illegal guns and drugs lead to Idaho County arrest
IDAHO COUNTY, Idaho – A man was arrested in Idaho County with allegedly illegally obtained guns and several kinds of drugs.
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Business tidbits: Yakima's Bank of Idaho branch joins Wheatland Bank
Bank of Idaho’s Eastern Washington branches, including the 424 E. Yakima Ave. location in downtown Yakima, will become ...