1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1297+ words) It was the middle of a writing lesson in Gabrielle Grace’s first grade class at Sand Creek Elementary in suburban Denver, and students were furiously jotting down details about their summer plans, the first step in composing a paragraph on…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (696+ words) A U.S. Postal Service whistleblower is warning that the agency’s efforts to develop systems to restrict mail ballot delivery for the November election have been rushed through testing, are unreliable, and could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots this…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (823+ words) In a new survey of 1,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Independent Lending, 70% said housing costs have forced them to delay or change at least one major life decision. Marriage, children, careers and even pets are being rescheduled around a purchase that keeps…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (192+ words) IDAHO (KIVI) — McClatchy Media, the parent company of the Idaho Statesman, is laying off journalists at several newspapers in Idaho and Washington, including 10 in Idaho. The Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild says that McClatchy is laying off 33% of its unionized workers…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (355+ words) BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Eastern Idaho State Fair brings thousands of people to Blackfoot each year, but for many fairgoers, finding a place to park can be one of the biggest challenges. For some residents who live near the fairgrounds,…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (191+ words) Local News 8 BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – After a flurry of legal filings, the Idaho Supreme Court approved new ballot language for the Proposition One abortion initiative on Sunday. The justices overrode Idahoans United for Women and Families’ objection to the revised…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (272+ words) BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — In a continuing debate over Proposition 1, the group behind the ballot initiative is back in court to challenge the language that will appear on the November ballot. Idahoans United for Women and Families asked the Idaho Supreme…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (261+ words) Idaho’s November vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on marijuana was front and center Tuesday at a Greater Idaho Falls Chamber forum. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho’s November vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on marijuana was front…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (235+ words) BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Gov. Brad Little announced the death of Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning on Friday, remembering the longtime military and public servant as a dedicated Idaho leader whose influence spanned decades. Little also directed that U.S. and Idaho flags…...