Publishers Sue Idaho Over 'Book Ban' Bill
PEN America has documented nearly 16,000 book bans in public schools nationwide since 2021, where book banning has been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years.
Publishers, a library and others sue over Idaho’s law restricting youth access to ‘harmful’ books
Several large book publishers, a tiny public library and others are suing Idaho officials over a law that forces libraries to keep some books in an adults-only section if community members believe they are “harmful to minors.
Publishers Sue After Idaho Bans Books Like ‘Game of Thrones’
A group of major publishers in the U.S. are suing the state of Idaho for what they call “vague and overbroad” laws banning minors from accessing certain books in libraries and schools deemed sexual. Republican-backed House Bill 710 was enacted in July last year after a years-long campaign by the Idaho legislature to censor material deemed harmful to kids.
Publishers, authors, Idaho library district sue state officials over ‘harmful’ books law
The director of the Donnelly Library District said the law created a “crisis” for the rural library, which has become an adults-only building.
Can I see your ID? How Idaho libraries are responding to law on ‘materials harmful to minors’
As the Community Library Network in Kootenai County plans to open an adults-only room for mature content, other Idaho libraries have reacted with a range of alternatives to comply with
Second lawsuit filed against Idaho's library law
House Bill 710, a law restricting library materials, is facing its second legal challenge. It targets book access in public and private libraries statewide. Passed in 2024 and effective in July, the law defines "harmful" materials as "anything
Book publishers, authors, Donnelly Public Library sue Idaho officials over library materials law
National book publishers, authors, the Donnelly Public Library, parents and students sued officials to block Idaho's library materials law.
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‘We take this seriously’: ISDA director on out-of-state boat traffic, Idaho quagga mussels
BOISE — Idaho needs to have a “critical conversation” about what out-of-state boat traffic looks like, Chanel Tewalt, Idaho ...
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New role aims to increase foster families in Idaho, addressing current system shortfall
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has introduced a new role aimed at increasing the number of foster families in the ...
Idaho Now Requiring Nonresident Shed Hunters to Buy a License. Montana, Other Western States Eyeing Similar Changes
A new Idaho rule requires non-resident shed hunters to buy a big-game license, and it's one of several new or unique rules in ...
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Idaho lawmakers have a new option to kill Medicaid expansion
State legislators will get another look at a bill that could repeal Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program if certain ...
School closures and delays for Wednesday, February 5 in Eastern Washington, North Idaho
SPOKANE, Wash. — Following overnight snow, several school districts have either canceled or delayed school on Wednesday as a ...
Idaho Avalanche Warning in Idaho: Several Areas Told of Extreme Danger
Authorities strongly urge residents and visitors in Idaho to avoid all avalanche terrain, as several areas are very dangerous ...
First Alert Weather: Winter system poised to bring snow to all of central and southern Idaho on Friday
A winter storm system is slated to arrive in eastern Oregon late Thursday, bringing light snow to the Treasure and Magic ...
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Food insecurity rises in Idaho, impacting rural areas significantly
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Idaho, with many families struggling to afford basic necessities. The Idaho ...
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge cancelled midrace due to avalanche risk
Due to severe avalanche danger, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge canceled the remainder of the 200-mile race. Seven 100-mile ...
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Former Idaho teacher sentenced to prison for possession of child pornography
BOISE – Chad Joseph Longley, 45, of Boise, was sentenced to 141 months in federal prison with 20 years of supervised release ...
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Idaho lawmakers advance bills on medical freedom and prenatal rights
Senate State Affairs Committee advanced several pieces of legislation, including the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, which seeks ...