IDAHO HISTORY: Shoshone started as ‘purely a railroad town’ and other news

1. IDAHO HISTORY: Shoshone started as ‘purely a railroad town’ The Idaho Statesman-12 hours ago On Aug. 31, 1882, under the headline “A Town of Tents,” the Idaho Statesman reported that “many of Wood River’s old timers have recently …

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   N. Idaho school districts eye mascot name changes San Francisco Chronicle-1 hour ago LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Two northern Idaho school districts with American Indian mascots have received letters from the Nez Perce Tribal … + Show more

3. Idaho State SWEEPS Montana State KPVI News 6-13 hours ago POCATELLO, Idaho– The Idaho State men’s basketball team improved to 4-4 in Big Sky Conference play and 7-10 overall after beating … + Show more

4. Chimney fire damages Idaho City home KTVB-14 hours ago IDAHO CITY — A chimney fire in an Idaho City home required the help of three fire departments. The fire started in the attic of a home on …

5. What happened last week, what’s scheduled for this week in the … The Idaho Statesman-12 hours ago Judicial reform: Idaho’s district judges are advocating for judicial reform and increased funding for the criminal justice system. Seventh District …

6. Our View: Idaho Common Core critics offer speculation, not facts The Idaho Statesman-12 hours ago We commend the Idaho Senate and House committees for holding the session, but it devolved into an orderly Jerry Springer affair, at which we …

7. Idaho needs to implement education task force’s recommendations Idaho Press-Tribune-12 hours ago Since serving on the governor’s education task force last year, I’ve been told repeatedly by people who have experience with government task … + Show more

8. Reader Comment: Idaho Worthy of Celebration Twin Falls Times-News-11 hours ago We are citizens of both the United States of America and the state of Idaho, each of which we cherish with equal bonds of loyalty and affection, …

9. Boise Fry Company expanding outside Idaho KTVB-14 hours ago BOISE — Boise Fry Company was started by an Idahoan and Boise State Graduate who is now bringing his business to the next level.

10. Tea Party Voters In Idaho Don’t Want Feds Intruding NPR-Jan 24, 2014 In Challis, the debate is over the reach of Washington and how state land is used. Morning Edition has traveled to Idaho for one of the mostly …