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Expert analysis and the latest news from award-winning journalist Kevin Richert.
As hospital restrictions ease, coronavirus case rates continue to fall
On Monday, the state lifted crisis standards of care at hospitals in 39 of Idaho’s 44 counties.
Labrador enters attorney general’s race
The former congressman is the third Republican to join the race. Incumbent Republican Lawrence Wasden has been silent on his 2022 plans.
Election notes: The Trump endorsement, and a legislative election rematch
With the 2022 political season heating up, heading into the May party primaries and the November general election, senior reporter Kevin Richert will write a periodic roundup on campaign news. Here’s the first installment.