Idaho bill proposes firing squad

Idaho to pursue becoming only state where firing squad is primary execution method
‘Dignity for all’: Idaho bill proposes firing squad as state’s primary execution method
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Legislator introduces bill to make firing squad main way of carrying out death penalty in Idaho
A Nampa legislator wants to make death by firing squad the primary way of administering the death penalty in Idaho. Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced the legislation to the Idaho House Judiciary,
Nampa Fire District introduces AED loaner program after EMS chief survives heart attack
Nampa Fire began working on the programs after its EMS chief's near-fatal heart attack last fall. NAMPA, Idaho — After its EMS chief miraculously survived a windowmaker heart attack last fall, the Nampa Fire District is launching two new programs in hopes of increasing access to AEDs in the community.
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The Nampa Bomb Squad, one of only four in Idaho
The Nampa Bomb Squad, one of only four in Idaho, tackles HAZMAT and bomb-related calls across six counties. See how they gear up and handle explosive threats with state and federal support.
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Idaho lawmakers once again see bill to ban mask mandates
House newcomer brings forward a familiar proposal prohibiting government entities from requiring face coverings
Why one bank just bought another to create Idaho’s 3rd-largest. How it could affect you
Bank of Idaho has four locations in the Treasure Valley. Soon, those branches will operate under the Mountain West Bank name.
City backs new Tractor Supply center, locals demand safety measures
NAMPA, Idaho — The city supports a planned Tractor Supply Co. distribution center near the Nampa-Caldwell border but not some of its residents. The project, known as "Project Spud," will be located on 116 acres at the northeast corner of Midland and Ustick roads.
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Idaho's Resto Clean and Grace Center team up to aid Southern California fire victims
Nampa's Resto Clean is stepping in to help Southern California wildfire victims. Donations of love letters and essentials are being collected at various locations. #LoveIdaho #WildfireRelief
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Treasurer proposes disability alternative
BOISE — Idaho Treasurer Julie Ellsworth is proposing Idaho opt into a program that allows for eligible residents with disabilities to save beyond limits set by public assistance programs. Idaho is one of four states that does not offer its own version of the Achieving a Better Life Experience program, or ABLE.
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Idaho FD launches AED access program after EMS chief suffers heart attack
The hotel that Nampa EMS Chief Tom Wright was staying in did not have an AED, but thankfully an EMS chief from another department did
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Idaho House passes bill calling for $300 mandatory minimum fine for marijuana possession
Rep. Bruce Skaug said passing the bill is a way to be tough on marijuana when most of Idaho's neighboring states allow some form of cannabis.
Idaho Legislative Notebook: Idaho lawmakers consider pay raises for judges, 25,000 state employees
JFAC is also debating pay increases for Idaho’s 25,000 state employees, but those discussions devolved on Thursday and the committee didn’t take action on any of the considered proposals.
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Two Idaho men sentenced to federal prison for separate sex crimes involving children
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 19.5 years and 6.5 years in federal prison, respectively, for sex crimes against minor children.