Politics

Idaho secures $24M more in settlement with opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma

Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun

Updated at 3:01 pm, May 8, 2026

East Idaho Elects

Two GOP challengers will face longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson in May election

Laura Guido, Idaho Capital Sun

Updated at 2:06 pm, May 8, 2026

East Idaho Elects

Three candidates challenge Risch in Republican primary election for U.S. Senate

Laura Guido, Idaho Capital Sun

Updated at 2:07 pm, May 8, 2026

East Idaho Elects

Swainston, Steele face off for Franklin County District 2 seat

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com

Published at 1:01 pm, May 8, 2026

Power County sheriff candidate files $100K tort claim against sheriff’s office

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com

Published at 11:00 am, May 8, 2026

East Idaho Elects

City councilman and incumbant commissioner vie for Franklin County District 1 commission seat

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com

Published at 10:39 am, May 8, 2026

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl

Aileen Graef, CNN

Published at 9:00 pm, May 7, 2026

National Day of Prayer

‘We’ve forgotten how to disagree’: Faith, political leaders call for unity at Idaho Falls prayer breakfast

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com

Updated at 4:04 pm, May 7, 2026