World & Nation
A judge has agreed to move the trial of man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students to a different city.
Sept. 9, 2024
Bryan Kohberger’s defense lawyer Elisa Massoth argued in a court filing that the only way he can get a fair trial is to move it to a new location.
Aug. 29, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
After clearing many hurdles in the state Legislature, Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill to require developers to put safeguards around their advanced AI models is one step closer to becoming law.
California
A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage increases and other state policy wins remarkable even for a Democratic-controlled Legislature sympathetic to union concerns.
Sept. 2, 2024
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.
Sept. 1, 2024
Legislation to make kindergarten a requirement for all young students has failed again in the California Capitol.
Aug. 16, 2024
Climate & Environment
Senate Bill 610 sought to eliminate a decades-old system of classifying state and local lands into “moderate,” “high” or “very high” fire hazard zones.
Aug. 17, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Romance goes afoul in Abby Rosebrock’s ‘Dido of Idaho’ at Echo Theater Company as offbeat comedy takes a brutal turn.
July 24, 2024
Some members of the Black caucus opposed the legislation, saying it would lead to too many people being sent to prison.
Aug. 12, 2024
Reversing course, the Supreme Court let stand a judge’s order blocking Idaho’s ban on emergency room abortions.
June 27, 2024