Scott Bedke

Group works to prevent sage grouse listing

A 16-member task force appointed by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is trying to figure out a way to dissuade the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from listing sage grouse as an endangered species.

Ex-BSU football player takes on concussion culture

If Matt Kaiserman needs help convincing Idaho lawmakers to strengthen concussion protections for youth athletes, the game film from the 2010 Maaco Bowl in Las Vegas could work.

Ex-BSU football player takes on concussion culture

If Matt Kaiserman needs help convincing Idaho lawmakers to strengthen concussion protections for youth athletes, the game film from the 2010 Maaco Bowl in Las Vegas could work.

ID House panel OKs bill aimed at ousting occupiers

A camping ban at state-managed properties cleared a House committee on Tuesday, beginning the countdown to the day when Occupy Boise protesters will likely be forced from their tent village across the street from the Idaho Capitol.

House committee passes tax break for wind power

Wind energy developers with projects nearing completion are closer to winning tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks after a legislative committee voted Wednesday to send a bill backed by Idaho Power Co. and other utilities to the House floor.

Growth means redistricting in Idaho