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Ali Larter celebrated the Fourth of July with a mountain getaway in Idaho, noting that moving from Los Angeles to Sun Valley in 2020 has made her summers simpler and longer, filled with family time, fly‑fishing, river floats and a slower, wellness‑minded lifestyle while she balances motherhood with filming Landman.
An Idaho mother, Andrea Shaw, was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18‑month‑old twins in May 2025; she had previously claimed on a Children’s Health Defense program that the deaths followed vaccination, and she was arrested on a $2 million bond and could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. Her next court date is July 14, and she’s a plaintiff in a federal suit against the American Academy of Pediatrics over vaccine policy.
Idaho becomes the first state to make the firing squad the primary method of execution, retrofitting a death chamber and relying on three volunteer marksmen to carry out eight executions, with a July 1 start deadline and about $1 million spent (including $24,000 for rifles). The move mirrors a wider U.S. trend away from lethal injection due to botched injections and supply issues, but it also raises concerns about pain, the possibility of misfires, and questions about how the process is conducted and who the shooters are. Past cases in Utah and South Carolina have shown that firing squad executions can fail or cause prolonged suffering, prompting ongoing debate about the method’s humanity and intent.
The US Supreme Court ruled that Idaho and West Virginia may exclude transgender girls and women from female sports, overturning lower court rulings in favor of two trans students (Lindsay Hecox and Becky Pepper-Jackson) and signaling a broader impact as similar bans exist in at least 25 other states.
Olympic ski legend Bode Miller had misdemeanor drug possession and paraphernalia charges dismissed after authorities received information that led to the decision; Miller maintained no drugs were on him and his passenger reportedly took responsibility for the cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms.
Former Olympic skier Bode Miller’s two misdemeanor drug charges are set to be dismissed after prosecutors say there’s no evidence he possessed illegal drugs; the charges stemmed from a speeding stop in which a passenger had cannabis, which Miller says he was unaware of.
Olympic skiing legend Bode Miller says police misrepresented his Idaho arrest, claiming a friend with him had cannabis and he was unaware; officials alleged mushrooms were found. He posted a $5,000 bond, pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, with a July 29 pretrial hearing scheduled.
Former six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller was arrested in Idaho on misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He posted a $5,000 bond, pleaded not guilty, and is due back July 29 for a pretrial hearing; the specific substance has not been disclosed. The arrest comes three days before the eighth anniversary of his daughter Emmy’s death, a tragedy the Miller family has publicly discussed while advocating drowning prevention.
Former Olympic alpine skier Bode Miller was arrested in Idaho on two misdemeanor counts of drug possession, posted a $5,000 bail, and pleaded not guilty; he’s due back in court for a July 29 pre-trial. Miller, a six-time Olympic gold medalist who retired in 2017, and his wife Morgan Beck Miller have eight children and have become water-safety advocates following their daughter's death in 2018.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Idaho's HB 752, delaying a law that would bar transgender people from using sex-designated public restrooms; the injunction preserves restroom access while the lawsuit brought by the ACLU and allies continues, and HB 752 was set to take effect July 1.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the most punitive parts of Idaho's March bathroom law, ruling that transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using restrooms that match their gender; the order narrows enforcement by excluding single-stall restrooms and cases where no single-user option is available on the same floor, and the state plans to appeal as the broader suit proceeds.
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction blocking Idaho’s ban on transgender people using restrooms that match their gender identity, saying the law is likely unconstitutional due to vagueness and delaying its enforcement. Six transgender residents had sued, arguing equal-protection and privacy rights, but the ruling focused on the vagueness claim, while the law—which could have carried prison terms—was poised to take effect July 1.
Idaho's agriculture department issued an administrative order restricting the movement of warm-blooded animals from screwworm‑infested zones and requiring a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within five days of travel, plus documentation that the animal was authorized to leave the infested area, after the first U.S. screwworm case was confirmed in Texas. Animals from states with detections but outside infestation zones must also have a health certificate issued within five days before entering Idaho; officials urged pet owners and travelers to take precautions and coordinate with USDA.
The NOAA Space Prediction Center says a visible aurora is possible tonight on Idaho's northern horizon, with the best viewing window from 11:30 PM to 3:45 AM MDT; check the 30-minute Aurora Forecast for updates and look skyward for greens and reds.
A mild Utah/Idaho winter has boosted tick populations, increasing the risk of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Health experts urge precautions when outdoors: use EPA-approved DEET repellent (20%+), wear light-colored long sleeves and closed shoes, avoid tall grasses, and perform thorough tick checks on people, pets, and clothing. To reduce tick activity around homes, maintain lawns, trim vegetation, remove leaf litter, create a 3-foot barrier of wood chips or gravel around play areas, and deter wildlife. If a tick is found, remove it promptly with fine-tipped tweezers, avoiding the mouthparts, and seek medical care if part remains embedded or symptoms appear. As warmer weather arrives, tick activity is expected to rise; for more guidance, consult the University of Idaho extension in Bannock County.