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Grijalva has vowed to be the 218th and final signature needed on a bipartisan petition to force a vote on the measure.

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition • Idaho Capital Sun

U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences at a handful of facilities.

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT • Idaho Capital Sun

Air traffic controllers are essential to the nation’s transportation system and must continue to work during a federal government shutdown.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 7h

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Idaho Capital Sun

Congress has one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 9h

The clinics will focus on family law, employment issues, estate planning, and helping military members with end-of-life planning.

Looking for pro bono legal help in Idaho? Clinics planned week of Oct. 19. • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program is hosting legal clinics the week of Oct. 19 to 25 to celebrate pro bono week.

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Comey faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for each charge.

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • Idaho Capital Sun

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia.

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COMMENTARY | The WCA has joined forces with the Children’s Home Society and the Idaho Youth Ranch to address this crisis head-on, writes guest columnist Bea Black.

Treasure Valley youth deserve better. Our mental health coalition is taking action. • Idaho Capital Sun

The WCA has joined forces with the Children’s Home Society and the Idaho Youth Ranch to address kids' mental health, writes Bea Black.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 13h

Idaho legislators serving on the state’s budget committee took their first look Tuesday at a new online budget tool they say will help them drill deeper into budgets for all state agencies and departments. #idleg #idpol

Idaho Legislature unveils new online transparency tool to dig into state’s ‘base’ budgets • Idaho Capital Sun

The new budget base builder tool is free to the public by clicking on the base budget dashboards header on the Idaho Legislature's website.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 1d

U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles of Boise filed a complaint alleging that U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz violated the Hatch Act by displaying what Achilles called “overtly partisan messages” appearing on the Forest Service’s websites. #idpol

U.S. Senate candidate in Idaho files complaint about government shutdown message on forest websites • Idaho Capital Sun

Former Idaho legislator turned independent U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles has filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel about messages regarding the U.S. government shutdown that ...

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COMMENTARY | Crapo, it seems clear, has been stonewalling any effort to force release of material that members of his staff reviewed more than 18 months ago, writes guest columnist Marc Johnson. #idpol

Idaho's U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho's U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo has been stonewalling an effort release Epstein materials that his staff reviewed more than 18 months ago.

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The National Park Service this week released an economic report showing that Glacier and Yellowstone generated roughly $1.5 billion in economic output in nearby communities in 2024.

As federal government shuts down, visitors can still enter Glacier, Yellowstone national parks • Idaho Capital Sun

Glacier and Yellowstone national parks remain open to visitors during the federal government shutdown, but services may be limited.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 1d

Trump said he will likely announce mass layoffs of federal employees in the next four or five days and opened the door to canceling funding approved by Congress if the shutdown persists.

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • Idaho Capital Sun

The Trump administration said it may deny back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown.

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Premiums for plans on the individual market, where people buy insurance for themselves, are set to rise by 10%. And premiums for plans that employers commonly purchase, through the small group market, are set to rise by 11%.

Idaho health insurance premiums set to rise by 10-11% next year • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Department of Insurance published final premium rates for 2026 health insurance plans, which are set to increase by 10-11%.

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Now in its third year, the effort to rid Idaho’s Snake River of invasive quagga mussels is a near 24/7 operation taking place both on the water and in nearby community college laboratories.

An inside look at Idaho’s $3M fight against invasive quagga mussels • Idaho Capital Sun

Crews are injecting a section of the Snake River near Twin Falls with a copper chemical intended to kill invasive quagga mussels.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 2d

President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced tax credits for people who get their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, one of the main issues that led to the government shutdown.

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse • Idaho Capital Sun

President Donald Trump sent mixed messages about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced health tax credits.

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is scheduled to hear oral arguments in a case that could reverse or solidify state laws across the country that ban a controversial counseling practice for LGBTQ+ youth.

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court • Idaho Capital Sun

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could reverse or solidify state laws across the country that ban conversion therapy.

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Saying the Trump administration directly contravened her Saturday order blocking the federal government from mobilizing National Guard troops in Portland, a federal judge issued a broader order barring the federal government from relocating National Guard members to Oregon from any state.

Federal judge bars Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland • Idaho Capital Sun

A federal judge has barred the Donald Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 2d

The university is at a difficult crossroads. Enrollment is down nearly 20% over the past six years across all of the university’s campuses. State and federal cuts are adding to financial pressure, and more tuition hikes could be on the way.

With enrollment down and financial pressure rising, WSU looks for a turnaround • Idaho Capital Sun

The number of students attending Washington State University appears to be stabilizing after dramatic declines following the COVID pandemic.

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The podcast is produced by The Community Library’s Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History and features archival recordings and interviews from the Trailing of the Sheep Festival.

New podcast tells the 'Sheep Stories' of Idaho's Scottish, Basque and Peruvian immigrants • Idaho Capital Sun

A new podcast will highlight stories and explore the history and culture of sheep ranching in Idaho's Wood River Valley.

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Unless Congress extends them, the enhanced premium tax credits that let people buy cheaper health insurance on exchanges will expire at the end of this year. Without those credits, 25,000 Idahoans are likely to cancel their insurance policies — as average premiums are expected to double.

The federal government shut down after a health care clash. In Idaho, the stakes are high. • Idaho Capital Sun

If enhanced premium tax credits end, 25,000 Idahoans are likely to cancel health insurance policies as their costs rise.

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The U.S. Supreme Court again allowed the Trump administration to strip temporary protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelans, opening them up for quick deportations as the president continues with his plans for mass deportations.

Deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans denied again by US Supreme Court • Idaho Capital Sun

This is the second time the Trump administration has appealed to the high court to allow it to end TPS protections for Venezuelans.

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Vaccine adoption rates for children are low in the states where cervical cancer rates are highest — about one-third of boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 17 were vaccinated in Mississippi as of 2020.

Cervical cancer could be eradicated, experts say. But not with Medicaid cuts and anti-vax politics. • Idaho Capital Sun

Cervical cancer is one of few cancers that has a known path of prevention after the approval of the first HPV vaccine in 2006.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

An agreement to reopen the federal government was nowhere in sight Friday after U.S. Senate Democrats and Republicans failed Friday, for the fourth time, to move on a deal and House Speaker Mike Johnson announced he won’t bring his members back until the middle of the month.

Government shutdown primed to roll into next week after US Senate deadlocks again • Idaho Capital Sun

An agreement to reopen the federal government was nowhere in sight after U.S. Senate Democrats and Republicans deadlocked.

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Idaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 5d

The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, according to a poll released Friday.

Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters • Idaho Capital Sun

Most Americans want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.

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The bulk of the increase, 85%, is among Black and Hispanic men, many in Southern and Midwestern states.

Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation • Idaho Capital Sun

For Gen Z adults, the oldest of whom are now reaching their late 20s, suicide is taking more lives than 10 years ago when millennials were the same age.

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Oral arguments are open to the public, and students have been invited to attend each day of hearings in eastern Idaho.

Idaho Supreme Court to hear cases in eastern Idaho next week • Idaho Capital Sun

The Idaho Supreme Court will travel next week to hear cases in the eastern Idaho cities of Blackfoot and Pocatello.

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