Politics

East Idaho Elects

Idaho’s Republican state officials are all running for re-election. Who are the other candidates?

Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun

Updated at 11:14 am, February 28, 2026

US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran. Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over’

Jon Gambrell, Konstantin Toropin, Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani, MADHANI Associated Press

Updated at 9:06 am, February 28, 2026

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

Will Weissert, Associated Press

Published at 3:45 pm, February 27, 2026

‘These students feel betrayed’ says ISU professor at town hall on cuts to higher education

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com

Updated at 3:19 pm, February 27, 2026

Idaho lawmakers may cut Medicaid home care services, repeal expansion

Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun

Published at 11:31 am, February 27, 2026

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship

Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Updated at 1:22 pm, February 27, 2026

Bedke: Idaho lawmakers should protect Launch, water infrastructure amid budget cuts

Laura Guido, Idaho Capital Sun

Published at 6:25 pm, February 26, 2026

Idaho attorney general asks Legislature to restore budget cuts to his office

Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun

Updated at 11:56 am, February 26, 2026