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Democrats flipped Congress, and Idaho voters rejected Prop 1 by about 86,000 votes, 55.9% to 44.1%, as turnout hit a four-decade midterm high and the state stayed red. This week's report also covers Risch winning a fourth term at 56.5%, Brad Little's 57.1% win, Democrats gaining legislative seats, Justice Department monitors at Ada County polls, three people charged with noncitizen voting, Spirit Lake becoming the second North Idaho police department to sign on with ICE, the federal lawsuit over water at the Idaho National Laboratory, and Lori Daybell's three arguments before the Idaho Supreme Court. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:04 Blue Wave Hits, Idaho Stays Red — Prop 1 Fails  https://results.voteidaho.gov/results/public/id/elections/nov2026  06:52 DOJ Election Monitors in Ada County, Idaho  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/29/trump-administration-to-send-election-monitors-to-idahos-largest-county/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/trump-administration-to-send-election-monitors-to-ada-county  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/oct/29/trump-administration-to-send-election-monitors-to-idahos-largest-county/  09:53 Spirit Lake Police Join ICE 287(g) Program   https://cdapress.com/news/2026/oct/24/spirit-lake-police-enter-partnership-with-ice/  12:14 Feds Sue Idaho Over INL Water Rights  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/28/federal-government-sues-state-over-idaho-national-laboratory-water-rights/  14:56 Mountain Home Pauses AI Data Centers  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/mountain-home-neighbors-raise-concerns-over-proposed-data-center-as-zoning-rules-currently-prohibit-it  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/data-center-eyed-for-jerome-lincoln-desert-where-lava-ridge-stalled https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mountain-home/mountain-home-neighbors-raise-concerns-over-proposed-data-center-as-zoning-rules-currently-prohibit-it https://idahonews.com/news/local/mountain-home-adopts-emergency-moratorium-on-data-centers 17:19 Lori Vallow Daybell Appeal https://www.kivitv.com/news/court-hears-lori-vallow-daybells-appeal-in-idaho-killings-of-2-of-her-children-romantic-rival  19:37 Boise Rent Increase and Canyon Evictions  https://www.kivitv.com/canyon-county/its-pretty-expensive-canyon-county-eviction-cases-on-the-rise-could-reach-800-this-year https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-rents-keep-climbing-2-bedroom-units-increase-17-percent-to-1690 22:45 Costco Pulls Eagle Idaho Application  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/10/26/eagle-costco-project-cancelled/ https://www.kivitv.com/eagle/costco-pulls-plug-on-plans-for-store-on-hill-road-in-eagle https://idahonews.com/news/local/costco-withdraws-application-for-eagle-development-site-off-hill-road  24:48 Closing Thank you for watching.

Idahoans United for Women and Families gave the Idaho Democratic Party $620,500, and days later the same Prop 1 ad aired on an Idaho TV station for half the price, so Stop Prop 1 leaders sued in Canyon County to pull it off the air. This week's report also covers a judge candidate who signed the petition that put Prop 1 on the ballot, the Idaho Supreme Court deciding whether parents wait 5 days or 45 to see their child's school records, Coeur d'Alene residents asking the city to resist ICE while two North Idaho cities partner with it, who controls Idaho's $186 million in rural health money, an Army veteran paid after his firing, Marsing and Homedale arming trained school staff, and a giant new Costco opening in the Treasure Valley. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:43 Prop 1 Ad Trick Cuts TV Costs in Half  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/stop-prop-1-idaho-dems-tv-ad-rates/  https://www.kivitv.com/boise-bench/stolen-and-vandalized-no-to-prop-1-signs-frustrate-boise-neighbors-ahead-of-election  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/prop-1-ad-idaho-democrats-pickens-half-price/ https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2026-10-23/idaho-proposition-one-abortion-ad-democrat  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/26/idaho-conservative-policy-center-opponents-of-prop-1-sue-to-stop-tv-ads/ https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/ifpc-lawsuit-idaho-democrats-prop-1-ad-rates/  04:49 Idaho Judge Candidate Supports Prop 1  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/jeffrey-street-district-judge-prop-1-petition/  08:11 Idaho Supreme Court Parental Rights Case   https://www.idahoednews.org/state-policy/idaho-supreme-court-weighs-competing-timelines-for-producing-student-records/  10:35 CDA Asked to Resist ICE as Cities Join  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/oct/22/ice-draws-public-ire-advocacy-group-requests-resistance-resolution-from-coeur-dalene/  13:38 Who Controls Idaho's $186M Health Money?  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/health-and-welfare-director-to-resign-by-the-end-of-2026/  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-health-and-welfare-director-to-step-down-later-this-year https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/22/idahos-health-agency-director-to-step-down-by-end-of-year/  15:56 Fired Over Faith? Idaho Vet Gets Paid https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/ifpc-legal-center-settlement-workplace-pronoun-case/  18:29 Marsing, Homedale Arm School Staff  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/marsing-homedale-approve-armed-staff-policy/  https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/bend-shooting-victim-identified-as-boise-state-graduate/  20:42 Treasure Valley's New Grocery Stores  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/10/20/new-costco-on-meridian-kuna-line-sets-opening-date-and-time/ https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/fred-meyer-announces-plan-to-build-second-store-in-south-caldwell  https://idahonews.com/news/local/second-fred-meyer-location-headed-to-caldwell  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/10/20/emmett-walmart-highway-16/  23:15 Closing Thank you for watching.

Trump waived red diesel penalties, and Gov. Brad Little stopped state checks on dyed diesel for 30 days through November 8, right in the middle of harvest, as the Iran war pushes Idaho diesel to $6.41 a gallon. This week's report also covers two Canadians charged with voting in Idaho's 2022 election, the photos of the room where firing squads will execute inmates, Bryan Kohberger asking for a new judge, ten Republicans lining up against Prop 1, the English-language amendment on your ballot, a federal judge upholding Idaho's Medical Freedom Act, and Attorney General Labrador suing OpenAI.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:41 Idaho Opens Dyed Diesel Up To Farms  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/little-executive-order-dyed-diesel-inspections-harvest/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/gov-little-pauses-dyed-diesel-inspections-as-idaho-reviews-enforcement-policies  https://www.kivitv.com/news/gov-little-suspends-dyed-diesel-inspections-for-30-days-during-harvest-season  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/09/idaho-gov-little-suspends-dyed-diesel-inspection-to-ease-costs-for-farmers-as-iran-war-continues/  04:21 Two Noncitizens Charged With Voting in Idaho  https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/elections/canadians-living-in-idaho-charged-with-illegally-voting-in-2022-u-s-election  07:12 Inside Idaho's Firing Squad Execution Room  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-department-of-corrections-posts-photos-of-updated-execution-chamber https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/10/idaho-sugar-beet-growers-face-a-bitter-harvest-and-an-uncertain-future/ 09:23 Kohberger Fights to Withdraw Guilty Plea  https://idahonews.com/news/local/moscow-murderer-attempt-to-withdraw-guilty-plea-pushed-to-2027 https://idahonews.com/news/local/bryan-kohberger-seeks-new-judge-in-post-conviction-hearing  11:37 Idaho Prop 1: Republicans Stand Opposed  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-abortion-ballot-campaigns-raise-nearly-10-million-combined  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/idaho-republican-officials-oppose-proposition-1/  14:03 English on Idaho's Nov. 3 Ballot   https://www.idahoednews.org/news/english-is-already-idahos-official-language-voters-can-add-it-to-the-states-constitution/ 16:32 Idaho Medical Freedom Act Upheld  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-abortion-ballot-campaigns-raise-nearly-10-million-combined   18:40 Idaho Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/14/idaho-attorney-general-raul-labrador-sues-openai-for-alleged-harms-of-chatgpt/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/oct/15/states-including-idaho-sue-ai-giant-openai-saying-its-popular-chatbot-is-hurting-children-and-deceiving-adults/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ada-county/openai-deceived-parents-about-chatgpt-safety-idaho-lawsuit-claims https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ag-files-suit-alleging-openai-misled-parents-about-chatgpts-safety-for-kids  21:01 Closing Thank you for watching.

4 neighbors have legalized weed around Idaho, and now Idaho is fighting back with HJR 4 to block ballot legalization for good. This week's Midweek Report breaks down Idaho's last stand on weed — why the legislature says HJR 4 has to move now, who is pushing legalization at the ballot, plus Risch vs Achilles heating up, a 20-year plan for Idaho forests, the Timberline walkout, who is funding Prop 1 from out of state, why Gov. Little skipped the candidate forum, Caldwell swapping Flock for Axon, and an Idaho dad tackling a black bear inside his own house. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:16 Idaho Stands as Last States Against Weed with HJR 4  https://idahofreedom.org/why-house-joint-resolution-4-amending-the-state-constitution-on-drugs-is-appropriate-and-necessary/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/06/passing-hjr-4-would-give-idaho-legislature-sole-authority-to-legalize-marijuana-other-drugs/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/06/passing-hjr-4-would-give-idaho-legislature-sole-authority-to-legalize-marijuana-other-drugs/  06:00 Risch vs. Achilles: Idaho Senate Race  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/02/risch-campaign-says-rumors-of-using-1917-idaho-law-to-avoid-senate-election-are-completely-false/  09:04 Idaho Forests Get 20-Year Timber Plan  https://idahonews.com/news/local/us-forest-restoration-federal-funding-trump-administration-timber-idaho-public-lands-good-neighbor-authority-deals-fuel-reduction-roads-recovery-lumber-sales-boise-idaho https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/little-good-neighbor-authority-forest-management/  11:19 Timberline Walkout: Did Adults Act? https://www.kivitv.com/southeast-boise/community-demands-consequences-over-alleged-rape-death-threats-at-timberline https://www.kivitv.com/southeast-boise/timberline-students-walk-out-amid-controversy-over-alleged-threats  https://www.idahoednews.org/students/timberline-students-walk-out-over-alleged-threats-against-classmate/  14:14 Prop 1 Idaho, Out-of-State Money Trail https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-state-reports-rise-in-rape-stalking-reports-in-2025-crime-data  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/05/supporters-and-opponents-of-idahos-abortion-rights-initiative-prop-1-have-raised-millions/  16:41 Gov. Little Skips Idaho Candidate Forum https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/06/pickens-stegner-pledge-policy-changes-in-idaho-gubernatorial-candidate-forum/  https://www.idahoednews.org/ballot-beat/national-democratic-committee-chair-heads-to-idaho-for-weekend-campaign-events/  https://www.idahoednews.org/ballot-beat/school-choice-super-pac-endorses-gov-little/  19:00 Caldwell Swaps Flock for Axon Cameras https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-city-council-votes-to-extend-axon-contract  https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/10-year-long-axon-cameras-contract-approved-by-caldwell-city-council  https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/caldwells-approval-of-license-plate-reader-cameras-sparks-debate-over-safety-privacy  21:23 Idaho Dad Tackles Black Bear In His House https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/10/salmon-man-tackles-black-bear-to-save-family-after-it-breaks-into-his-home-3-bears-euthanized/  23:34 Closing Thank you for watching.

JD Vance warns Idaho Democrats are prepared to pour millions into flipping Jim Risch's Senate seat — and this week's Midweek Report breaks down what that fight means for Idaho families.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:38 JD Vance Warns Idaho on Risch Senate Seat  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/30/in-warning-letter-vp-vance-says-dems-are-prepared-to-pour-millions-into-idaho-to-flip-risch-seat/  https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/u-s-senate-candidates-tackle-immigration-abortion-and-more-at-caldwell-forum  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/30/idaho-us-senate-candidates-weigh-in-on-tariffs-iran-war-federal-spending-and-more/  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/critchfield-backs-out-of-televised-debate/  04:05 Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/29/supreme-court-lets-quick-deportations-to-third-countries-resume-for-now-while-it-weighs-trump-policy/  06:18 Idaho Firing Squad After Tennessee Failure  https://idahonews.com/news/local/failed-tennessee-execution-renews-focus-on-idahos-lethal-injection-history  08:30 Caldwell Police Warn Parents on Teen Gangs https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/you-end-up-in-jail-or-you-die-police-warn-parents-about-gang-violence-as-teen-murder-charges-shake-the-city  11:01 Idaho Daycare Vaccine Mandate Ban Stays  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/federal-judge-upholds-idaho-law-that-bans-vaccine-medical-treatment-requirements-in-daycares/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/federal-judge-upholds-idaho-law-that-bans-vaccine-requirements-in-daycares  12:52 Boise Rent Increase Hits 16% in One Year  https://idahonews.com/news/local/new-report-boise-ranks-33rd-priciest-rental-market-two-bed-median-hits-1680  https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/national-rent-report    15:42 250 Political Signs Stolen in West Boise  https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-police-investigate-theft-of-about-250-political-signs  17:54 Idaho Christmas Tree Heads to U.S. Capitol  https://idahonews.com/news/local/2026-us-capitol-christmas-tree-to-journey-from-idaho-to-capitols-west-lawn  20:08 Closing Thank you for watching.

ICE deported him once, and now he's charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old girl in Star, Idaho. Jose Lozano-Flores faces 8 felonies, is held on a $1 million bond and has an ICE detainer on him. So what does deportation actually mean if someone can just walk back across the border?  This week's Midweek Report also covers Trump asking the Supreme Court to speed up third-country deportations, Blaine County, Pocatello, and Caldwell pushing back on Flock cameras, a massive 600-megawatt data center planned south of Boise, 59 Idaho doctors coming out against Prop 1, AG Labrador taking on blue states, Boise's 9,000 empty school seats, and the officer in the Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting being cleared. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:51 Idaho Illegal Immigrant Faces Court For Star Girl Kidnapping  https://idahonews.com/news/local/jose-lozano-flores-skips-hearing-as-prosecutors-add-charges-in-child-sex-assault-case  03:52 Trump Asks SCOTUS To Speed Up Deportations  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/25/repub/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-permit-quick-third-country-deportations/  06:06 Idaho Towns Fight Back Against Flock Cameras  https://www.kivitv.com/news/magic-valley/blaine-county-sheriff-to-remove-flock-camera-from-carey-city-says-it-was-installed-without-their-knowledge  https://idahonews.com/news/local/blaine-county-sheriff-orders-removal-of-flock-license-plate-reader-camera-from-carey-city  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/pocatello-to-hold-town-hall-on-flock-cameras-next-month/  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/22/treasure-valley-city-grapples-with-license-plate-readers-drone-safeguards/  https://idahonews.com/news/local/uncertain-future-for-automatic-license-plate-readers-in-caldwell  08:13 Massive Data Center Proposed South Of Boise https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/21/large-scale-data-center-that-could-dwarf-metas-proposed-on-federal-land-south-of-boise/  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/south-boise/thousands-of-acres-of-public-land-south-of-boise-eyed-for-new-data-center  10:49 59 Idaho Doctors Warn Against Prop 1  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/moon-who-is-paying-to-push-abortion-on-idaho/ https://kootenaijournal.com/2026/09/27/59-idaho-physicians-sign-open-letter-opposing-proposition-1/   https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/22/federal-appeals-court-weighs-lawsuit-seeking-to-expand-idahos-abortion-ban-exemptions/  13:07 Idaho AG Fights Two Blue State Overreaches  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/labrador-parents-rights-supreme-court-washington/  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/labrador-letter-idaho-families-new-york-climate/  15:20   Idaho Schools Want More, Can't Spend What They Have  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-schools-could-close-several-schools-revamp-grades-for-junior-and-high-school-more-as-it-faces-declining-enrollment/ https://www.idahoednews.org/features/idaho-school-benefit-trust/court-approves-state-takeover-of-insolvent-idaho-school-benefit-trust/  https://idahofreedom.org/governor-little-is-right-hold-the-line/  17:16 In-N-Out Shooting: Officer Cleared, Honored  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-prosecutor-clears-officer-in-in-n-out-shooting-response  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-announces-permanent-memorial-for-in-n-out-shooting-victims-fundraiser-underway  22:31 Closing Thank you for watching.

Trump faces a lawsuit over armed ICE near Idaho polls — civil rights groups say it's voter suppression, DHS says it's only for warrants, and a judge could decide before early voting. This week's Midweek Report also covers a congressional candidate who pleads guilty but stays on your ballot, LDS leadership telling members to vote No on Prop 1, a $34K win for IFPC in the Boise bathroom fight, a $150M factory landing in Nampa, and Team USA winning gold in Idaho waters. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:51 Should ICE Be Allowed At Idaho Polls?  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/10/repub/suit-challenges-trump-administration-move-to-allow-some-ice-presence-at-polling-places/  04:32 Idaho Candidate Pleads Guilty, Still On Your Ballot  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/17/idaho-congressional-candidate-pleads-guilty-to-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-material/  07:16 LDS Church Tells Members: Vote No On Prop 1  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-announces-opposition-to-idaho-abortion-initiative/  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/ryan-oath-protect-unborn-vote-no-prop-1/  09:21 IFPC Wins $34K Boise Trans Bathroom Case https://www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-school-district-settles-transgender-bathroom-lawsuit/ https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/boise-school-district-reaches-34k-settlement-in-student-restroom-lawsuit  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-student-wins-settlement-in-lawsuit-over-boise-schools-bathroom-policy  12:26 Lewiston Coach Sexual Case: Parents Seek $25M  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ednews-lewiston-parents-file-25-million-sexual-abuse-tort-claim https://www.idahoednews.org/news/lewiston-parents-file-25-million-sexual-abuse-tort-claim/  14:38 $150M Investment Lands In Nampa, Idaho  https://idahonews.com/news/local/schweitzer-engineering-labs-to-invest-150m-in-new-nampa-idaho-manufacturing-facility  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/16/schweitzer-engineering-laboratories-nampa-expansion/  17:34   Kuna Pulls Cameras, Pocatello Wants A Vote  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/ballot-initiative-for-removal-of-flock-cameras-in-pocatello-to-be-launched-in-saturday-town-hall/ https://www.kivitv.com/kuna/kunas-license-plate-reader-cameras-come-down-after-a-request-from-the-city  https://idahonews.com/news/local/kuna-removes-axon-license-plate-reader-cameras-amid-heated-community-debate  19:55 21 Nations Fish Idaho, Team USA Wins  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/idaho-falls-hosting-21-nations-for-45th-world-fly-fishing-championship/  22:31 Closing Thank you for watching!

Post Falls Police just proved their ICE deal nets real results, turning two months of training into fifteen illegals arrested across Idaho's newest 287(g) partnership.  This week's Idaho Midweek Report also covers the census fight over noncitizens, Idaho's finalized Prop 1 ballot wording, and AG Labrador's ICAC Unit arrests of three predators, including a Heyburn police sergeant.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:52 Post Falls Police Arrest 15 Illegals With ICE  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/11/post-falls-makes-15-arrests-since-joining-287g/  03:56 Trump's Census Plan Cuts Noncitizens  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/10/repub/trump-administration-aims-to-exclude-many-noncitizens-from-the-census/  06:52 Idaho Approves Final Prop 1 Ballot Wording  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-supreme-court-allows-yesno-statements-for-proposition-one-on-ballots  https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-supreme-court-approves-states-revised-prop-1-ballot-language  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/08/idaho-supreme-court-approves-state-officials-re-drafted-abortion-ballot-initiative-language/  09:32 Idaho Cop Among 3 Arrested for Child Abuse  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/icac-labrador-three-arrests-august-2026/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/3-idaho-men-1-police-sergeant-arrested-on-charges-of-child-sexual-abuse-materials   12:18 Kuna Wrestling Coach Arrested for Rape   https://www.kivitv.com/kuna/police-arrest-former-kuna-high-school-wrestling-coach-on-felony-rape-warrant  14:11 Crooked Fire Burns 10K Acres, Crews Arrive  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/boise-county/crooked-fire-grows-to-10-006-acres-international-crews-provide-assistance  16:50   U of I President Green Steps Down  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/09/green-to-step-down-as-u-of-i-president/  https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/green-to-step-down-as-u-of-i-president/  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/09/scott-green-to-step-down-as-university-of-idaho-president/ 19:15 Fallen Deputy Bolter's Home Paid Off  https://idahonews.com/news/local/tunnel-to-towers-pays-off-deputy-tobin-bolters-mortgage-securing-home-for-wife-child  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ada-county/tunnel-to-towers-pays-off-home-mortgage-for-family-of-fallen-deputy-tobin-bolter   21:29 Closing Thank you for watching.

Idaho just let prison guards serve ICE warrants inside state prisons — expanding Idaho's 287(g) partnership statewide. This week's Midweek Report breaks down what the Idaho Department of Correction deal actually allows, plus the Idaho Supreme Court ordering a rewrite of Prop 1 abortion ballot language, Charlie Kirk's accused killer heading to a death-penalty trial, and a federal judge freezing Trump's mail-voting rule. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:33 Idaho Deepens ICE Prison Partnership  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/idaho-ice-287g-warrant-service-officer-agreement/  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-department-of-corrections-formalizes-agreement-with-ice-on-immigration-enforcement  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/02/idaho-department-of-correction-signs-federal-287g-immigration-agreement/ 03:29 Idaho Supreme Court Rewrites Prop 1  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-supreme-court-blocks-ballot-language-for-abortion-rights-initiative-proposition-1-mid-terms-elections-phil-mcgrane-raul-labrador  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/idaho-ice-287g-warrant-service-officer-agreement/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/prop-1-organizer-calls-idaho-ballot-language-incomplete-as-court-fight-moves-forward  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/27/repub/abortion-initiative-group-sues-idaho-state-officials-over-misleading-ballot-language/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/02/idaho-supreme-court-to-weigh-if-ballot-language-on-abortion-rights-initiative-could-mislead-voters/  https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-supreme-court-orders-rewrite-of-reproductive-rights-ballot-language  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/04/idaho-supreme-court-rules-state-officials-must-re-write-abortion-initiative-ballot-statements/  05:48 Kirk Murder Case Heads To Trial  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/02/judge-sends-charlie-kirk-murder-case-to-trial-with-defendant-facing-potential-death-penalty/ 07:15 Judge Keeps Trump Mail Rule Frozen  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/04/repub/judge-extends-pause-on-unconstitutional-trump-order-limiting-vote-by-mail/  09:17 Kuna's $1.2B Meta Site Goes Online  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/04/meta-turns-on-its-12b-idaho-data-center-with-promise-of-water-efficiency/  https://www.kivitv.com/kuna/inside-metas-new-kuna-data-center-built-for-ai  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/03/20/data-center-water-2/  10:52 Jerome County Cuts Flock, Funds Cops  https://www.kivitv.com/jerome/jerome-county-sheriff-cancels-flock-camera-contract-redirects-funds-to-deputy-salaries  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/01/you-asked-does-boise-use-flock-cameras/  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/05/its-just-taking-a-photo/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/01/fulcher-signs-on-to-bill-limiting-federal-agents-access-to-flock-other-surveillance-data/  12:56 Canyon County Charges Dropped Against Nampa Evangelist  https://idahonews.com/news/local/canyon-county-prosecutor-to-drop-charges-against-preacher-removed-from-pride-festival  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/a-tale-of-two-trespasses/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/01/jury-finds-idaho-faith-leader-guilty-of-trespassing-in-protest-of-anti-trans-bills/  14:31 Kohberger Fights To Undo Guilty Plea  https://idahonews.com/news/local/hearing-set-for-bryan-kohbergers-attempt-to-dismiss-judge   16:06 Closing Thank you for watching.

Idaho forces Meta to pay $127.7 million after Attorney General Raul Labrador proved Instagram hooked kids like slot machines—but does the deal actually protect Idaho families, or just look good on paper?  This week we also track how Trump's Postal Service cracks down on mail-in voting while two dozen states sue to stop it, count the ICE jets that keep leaving Twin Falls twice a week with over 500 detainees flown out since April, and follow a Boise doctor who keeps a federal abortion exemption while Labrador asks the Ninth Circuit to strip it away. Plus, more important Idaho stories! Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:26 Idaho Wins $127M From Meta Over Kids https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/26/instagrams-parent-company-to-pay-idaho-up-to-127m-to-settle-social-media-addiction-lawsuit/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-to-receive-up-to-127-7-million-from-meta-settlement-over-child-safety-concerns  03:53 USPS Pushes Trump's Mail Voting Rule https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/27/repub/postal-service-pushes-ahead-on-trump-order-limiting-vote-by-mail/  06:31 Twin Falls Watches ICE Deport Illegals  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/26/twin-falls-ice-flight-observers-record-more-than-500-detainees-flown-out-of-magic-valley-airport/  08:32 Trump, Little Praise $10B Micron Deal https://www.kivitv.com/news/president-trump-governor-little-respond-to-10b-micron-investment-in-boise  10:45 Idaho AG Pushes for Full Abortion Win   https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/26/idaho-federal-judge-narrows-abortion-ruling-to-only-protect-boise-doctor-who-filed-lawsuit/  https://www.kivitv.com/news/federal-judge-narrows-idaho-abortion-injunction-to-single-doctor-state-appeals  12:08 Idaho Breaks Ground on $29M DNA Lab https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/idaho-state-police-break-ground-on-29m-forensic-lab-in-meridian  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/25/idaho-state-police-want-to-speed-up-dna-tests-the-state-just-broke-ground-on-a-new-forensic-lab/  14:29 Idaho Wildfires Shift Elk for Hunters https://idahonews.com/news/local/wildfires-could-impact-idaho-hunters-this-season  16:06 Idaho's Biggest Ethnic Festival Returns https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/largest-ethnic-celebration-in-idaho-returns-to-pocatello/  17:35 Outro Anthony Quintano from Honolulu, HI, United States, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trump just unlocked 45 MILLION acres for logging — reversing the 25-year Roadless Rule — but Idaho already won. We beat DC to it in 2008 with the Idaho Roadless Rule, so not a single new Idaho acre is in this fight. Why the rest of the West isn't so lucky.  That headline story leads a packed week. A federal judge who struck down part of Idaho's abortion law and the state's push to overturn it, a small-town vote that could ban flock/surveillance cameras statewide, and wildfire spending topping $31 million plus so much more! Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:24 Trump Opens 45 Million Acres to Logging Again https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/18/repub/trump-administration-advances-plan-to-rescind-protections-for-nearly-45-million-wild-acres/  03:47 Idaho AG Fights Winmill's Abortion Order  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/20/idaho-attorney-general-appeals-court-order-allowing-abortions-to-protect-health-prevent-self-harm/  05:54 Wilder Petition Forces Vote on Cameras  https://www.kivitv.com/canyon-county/wilder-petition-to-ban-license-plate-readers-advances-forcing-city-council-vote  07:20 Micron Plans $10B Research Lab in Boise https://www.kivitv.com/southeast-boise/micron-announces-10-billion-research-lab-planned-for-boise  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/08/20/micron-to-build-10-billion-research-lab-in-boise/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/20/micron-plans-10-billion-boise-research-lab-facility-to-lead-the-ai-era/  09:20 New Idaho Supreme Court Justice Named   https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/08/jason-scott-idaho-supreme-court-record/  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/gov-little-announces-new-appointment-to-idaho-supreme-court/  https://idahonews.com/news/local/gov-brad-little-appoints-judge-jason-scott-to-idaho-supreme-court  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/18/governor-appoints-justice-to-idaho-supreme-court-to-fill-upcoming-vacancy/  10:47 Idaho Wildfire Costs Soar Past $31M https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/18/idaho-has-spent-31-million-on-firefighting-while-nearly-700k-acres-have-burned-statewide/  https://idahonews.com/news/local/big-grass-fire-93-contained-after-burning-578637-acres-in-oregon-idaho   13:15 Idaho Schools Start Daily Moment of Silence https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/emmett/idaho-schools-begin-daily-moment-of-silence-under-house-bill-623-heres-how-emmett-is-implementing-it  14:38 Donnelly Takes in Weiser Cattle Affected by the Tartar Fire  https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/donnelly-welcomes-cattle-from-ranchers-affected-by-the-tartar-fire  15:54 Outro

A federal judge just gutted Idaho's abortion ban again — carving out a "health" exception that AG Raul Labrador vows to appeal. All of this while ICE arrests jump nearly 800% amid new Flock camera surveillance questions in Twin Falls.  This week's report also covers the Idaho GOP's new platform language targeting IVF and surrogacy, a sudden police chief retirement in Caldwell, an In-N-Out shooting survivor's homecoming, Idaho's major win against invasive quagga mussels, and a Meridian mother's record-breaking swim across the English Channel. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:58 Judge Guts Idaho's Pro-Life Law  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/08/ifpc-seyb-v-labrador-abortion-ruling/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/a-federal-judge-blocks-idaho-from-prosecuting-doctors-for-health-protecting-abortions  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/12/legislators-anti-abortion-group-promote-data-that-says-id-hasnt-lost-ob-gyns-doctors-push-back/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/13/idaho-judge-ruling-allows-abortion-if-it-protects-mothers-health-prevents-self-harm/  02:57 ICE Arrests Soar, Flock Sparks Debate  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/11/immigration-searches-were-conducted-on-twin-falls-flock-network-one-month-later-agreements-changed/  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/flock-announces-changes-amid-backlash-over-its-license-plate-reader-network/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/14/repub/flock-safety-tightens-safeguards-as-states-cities-question-surveillance-network/ https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/jerome-city-council-votes-to-pull-flock-safety-camera-funding-from-2027-budget-over-privacy-concerns  https://www.kivitv.com/kuna/kuna-neighbors-and-the-ada-county-sheriff-weigh-in-on-kunas-new-axon-camera-system  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/13/flock-cameras-not-coming-to-hayden-but-nothing-official-yet/  05:25 Vaccine Exemptions Hit Record High  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/17/us-school-vaccination-rates-inch-down-yet-again-and-exemptions-reach-record-high/   06:58 Why Idaho GOP Pushes Back on IVF  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/14/repub/more-gop-party-platforms-include-anti-ivf-language-is-surrogacy-next/ 09:23 Caldwell Police Chief Retires Suddenly   https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-police-chief-rex-ingram-retires-suddenly-from-department  10:48 In-N-Out Survivor Heads Home to Heal  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/gooding-county/gooding-woman-released-from-hospital-after-being-shot-in-face-in-in-n-out-shooting   https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/requests-for-active-shooter-training-surge-in-twin-falls-county-after-in-n-out-shooting  12:44 Idaho Winning Fight Against Quagga Mussels  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-sees-continued-decline-in-quagga-mussel-population-following-aggressive-action  14:09 Meridian Mom Swims English Channel  https://idahonews.com/news/local/meridian-woman-swims-the-english-channel-joining-rarified-air  15:32 Outro

Post Falls says no to Flock cameras: Mayor Randy Westlund refuses to let his city become a surveillance state, even as private businesses buy license-plate tech without regulation.  This week's report also covers a Moscow attorney's long-shot fight to reopen Bryan Kohberger's case, a viral Eagle ICE stop that turned out to be lawful, and the increasingly competitive Risch-Achilles Senate race. Plus, President Trump heads west to shore up midterm support on the economy, and so much more! Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:10 Idaho City Says No to Mass Surveillance https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/03/post-falls-mayor-speaks-out-over-flock-cameras-and-surveillance-state/ 03:42 Kohberger's New Lawyer Fights for a Trial  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/05/moscow-attorney-tapped-to-represent-kohberger-in-r/   06:15 Eagle ICE Encounter Was Legal All Along https://idahonews.com/news/local/us-resident-shares-video-of-encounter-with-ice-in-eagle  07:58 Risch vs Achilles: Idaho Senate Heats Up https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/05/risch-v-achilles-may-be-idahos-most-competitive-us-senate-race-in-years-heres-where-they-stand/  10:12 Trump's Western Trip Targets Economy Fears  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/04/trump-is-making-a-rare-western-trip-to-talk-about-the-economy-something-polls-show-hes-weak-on/  11:46 Twin Falls Rallies for Shooting Victims https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/in-n-out-holds-prayer-vigil-for-victims-of-twin-falls-shooting/  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-holds-fundraising-event-for-families-affected-by-deadly-in-n-out-shooting  13:25 Man Charged in Spokane's Massive Wildfire https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/04/man-charged-with-setting-spokane/  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/06/man-charged-with-arson-in-spokane-told-police-he-planned-wildfire-for-weeks/  15:25 Coeur d'Alene Blocks New Data Centers https://cdapress.com/news/2026/aug/05/city-takes-stance-on-data-centers/  17:31 Outro

A gunman opened fire at Twin Falls' brand-new In-N-Out Saturday — and two Idahoans ran toward the gunfire instead of away from it, helping stop him before more people were hurt. Three people are dead, seven wounded. This week's report also covers Trump's plan to make Idaho a center of the next nuclear age, the real reason Idaho's wildfires keep getting worse, and the Flock camera fight turning physical in Eastern Idaho. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:14 Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting: 3 Dead, Heroes Rise https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/shooting-at-twin-falls-in-n-out-burger-leaves-3-dead-and-7-injured-city-spokesman-says/  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/latest-updates-twin-falls-shooter-identified-by-police-as-24-year-old-chad-williams/  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/when-gunshots-rang-out-at-a-twin-falls-in-n-out-jordan-salinas-shot-back/  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-community-finds-comfort-in-faith-counseling-after-in-n-out-shootings  03:19 Trump's Nuclear Plan Puts Idaho First https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/28/idaho-selected-as-potential-host-site-for-new-doe-nuclear-lifestyle-innovation-campus/   https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/5-states-including-idaho-offer-to-accept-nuclear-waste-in-exchange-for-help-developing-nuclear-energy/  05:59 Idaho Wildfires Grow, Smoke Blankets State https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/wildfire/tartar-fire-near-weiser-remains-uncontained-idaho-officials/277-6d4a8f71-3597-48e9-a498-cd6b33c9484b  https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2026-08-02/tartar-fire-weiser-idaho-wildfire  https://idahonews.com/news/local/tartar-fire-grows-to-more-than-138223-acres-north-of-weiser  https://elkhornmediagroup.com/big-grass-fire-incident-update-as-of-august-5-2026/  08:20 Flock Camera Fight Heats Up in Eastern Idaho https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-neighbors-pack-city-hall-over-police-use-of-flock-license-plate-cameras  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-mayor-says-flock-camera-contract-could-be-modified-or-ended-after-surveillance-concerns  10:48 INL Contractor Pays $5M Over Vaccine Bias  https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/inl-contractor-pays-5-million-after  12:34 Idaho Democrats Ditch Their Own Nominee https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/07/democratic-nominee-for-senate-drops-out-risch-and-achilles-set-to-face-off/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/28/idaho-democrat-david-roth-ends-campaign-for-us-senate-seat-held-by-risch/ https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/07/david-roth-drops-out-achilles-democratic-support/   14:25 CDA Budget Deficit Balloons to $3.1M https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jul/28/coeur-dalene-projects-budget-deficit/  16:01 Highway 21 Reopens After Massive Mudslide https://www.kivitv.com/backroads/mudslide-damages-grandjean-campground-and-trailhead-sawtooth-lodge-remains-open  https://www.kivitv.com/news/12-guys-all-working-14-hour-days-itd-clearing-mudslides-from-sh-21  https://idahonews.com/news/local/flash-flood-near-grand-jean-trailhead-traps-destroys-vehicles-and-campers  https://idahonews.com/news/local/sh-21-reopens-between-grandjean-and-banner-summit-after-mudslide-cleanup  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/boise-county/highway-21-reopens-after-mudslid 17:53 Outro

Post Falls just joined ICE, becoming the first Idaho city to sign a 287(g) agreement—so which Idaho city could be next?  This week's report also covers ballot fights over cannabis/weed and abortion, a $2.6 billion data center rejection in Pocatello, Albertsons restructuring, a spreading parasite outbreak, nuclear energy buzz in the Magic Valley, and much, much more.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention.  💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week.  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:30 Post Falls Teams Up With ICE, A First https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/post-falls-teams-up-with-ice    03:36 Idaho's Weed Vote Dies, Abortion Vote Lives https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idahos-weed-petition-dies-while-abortion   06:15 Idaho City Rejects Massive Data Center https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-towns-say-no-to-ai-data-centersfor    08:00 CDA Growth Sparks Fee Hike Proposal https://cdapress.com/news/2026/jul/23/coeur-dalenes-rapid-growth-prompts-city-fee-increase-proposal/  10:13 Nampa Cuts Bus Funding, Eyes Library Next https://boisedev.com/news/2026/07/21/nampa-considering-eliminating-bus-funding-reducing-library-budget/  11:41 Albertsons Cuts Divisions, Stock Tumbles https://boisedev.com/news/2026/07/23/with-big-sales-drop-albertsons-to-reorganize-divisions-it-wont-say-what-boise-impact-will-be/  13:41 Cyclospora Hits Idaho, Cases Surge Nationwide https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/p/idaho-confirms-first-cyclospora-case  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/20/repub/fda-taylor-farms-iceberg-lettuce-sample-produced-a-false-positive-for-cyclospora/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/07/23/repub/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-surges-to-over-4173-confirmed-cases/  15:24 Nuclear Power Could Fuel Magic Valley https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho-wyoming-nuclear-industry-partnership-set-to-receive-31m-federal-award/ https://www.kivitv.com/jerome/could-nuclear-energy-power-the-magic-valley-jerome-county-wants-to-find-out   17:37 Outro