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Idaho teen umpire ejects coach over song, sparking a viral youth-baseball moment
sports6 days ago

Idaho teen umpire ejects coach over song, sparking a viral youth-baseball moment

A Potlatch, Idaho youth-league game ended when teen umpire Jameson Morris ejected the head coach after a dispute over music, leading to a forfeit as the video of the calm, composed call went viral. Morris, a Potlatch High senior with four years of umpiring and leadership roles in school, discusses keeping control under pressure and mentoring younger umpires, while the incident highlights the challenges and scrutiny faced by youth officials.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#idaho#sports
Idaho Mourns Dirk Kempthorne, Longtime Public Servant, at 74
politics1 month ago

Idaho Mourns Dirk Kempthorne, Longtime Public Servant, at 74

Dirk Kempthorne, Idaho’s 30th governor and former U.S. secretary of the interior, died at 74 from complications of late-stage cancer, ending a public career that included Boise mayor, U.S. senator, and cabinet member; Idaho leaders lowered flags to half-staff to honor a figure renowned for blending development with conservation and for his lasting impact on state and national policy.

via Idaho Statesman|
#governor#idaho#interior-department
Medicaid work rules diverge as states push longer look-back periods
health1 month ago

Medicaid work rules diverge as states push longer look-back periods

Federal Medicaid rules require applicants to show at least one month of work, schooling, or volunteering to gain or keep coverage, but some states are pushing for longer look-backs. Indiana and Idaho have enacted three-month requirements, while others will opt for one month within the federal framework that lets states choose 1–3 months. The policy could affect about 18.5 million people nationwide, with concerns that stricter rules will reduce coverage for vulnerable residents and create barriers for those with nontraditional work. States vary in exemptions and how they implement the rules, resulting in a patchwork across the country.

via CBS News|
#health#idaho#indiana
Airport measles exposure spotlights Idaho’s low vaccination rates
health1 month ago

Airport measles exposure spotlights Idaho’s low vaccination rates

An airport measles exposure in Boise underscores Idaho's vaccination gap: 78.5% of kindergartners were fully vaccinated in 2024–25, with 15.4% exemptions (mostly non-medical). Health officials warn travelers and urge MMR vaccination (two doses, about 97% effective) as nine 2026 cases have been reported, all among the unvaccinated or those with unknown status.

via Ars Technica|
#exemptions#health#idaho
Idaho pushes criminal bathroom law tied to birth sex
politics1 month ago

Idaho pushes criminal bathroom law tied to birth sex

Idaho lawmakers advanced a bill that would criminalize using restrooms or changing rooms that don’t match a person’s sex assigned at birth in government buildings and places of public accommodation, with a misdemeanor for the first offense and a felony for a second offense within five years. The measure includes exceptions for custodial work, medical aid, law enforcement, single-user facilities when no other option exists, dire need, athletic events, and guardians accompanying someone needing assistance, and it now goes to the governor. Supporters say it protects privacy and safety; opponents argue it targets transgender people and could endanger them, with groups like the ACLU and Planned Parenthood condemning the bill. Critics note little evidence that inclusive policies threaten safety, and Idaho has recently pursued other anti-LGBTQ measures.

via Idaho Statesman|
#bathroom-bill#criminal-law#idaho