The Connector: Idaho Daily News

We'll give you an update on that fast moving wildffire near Robie Creek; an unvaccinated Idaho child is infected with the measles; we're coming close to record high temperatures; and we have a preview of the Western Idaho Fair.

On this first day of school in Boise, there's big news regarding reading scores among kindergartners; we'll tell you about a Statehouse task force charged with trying to solve the issue of Idaho having the lowest number of physicians in the U.S.; and it's very hot... as in hot, hot, hot.

The Governor wants to dedicate more Idaho support to ICE; we'll tell you why the Idaho AG is suing the U.S. Forest Service: and no, it's not your imagination. Our heat streaks are becoming more intense and longer.

Two men are facing criminal charges for illegally voting in Ada County: Governor Brad Little says the state police has begun rounding up "dangerous illegal alien criminals;" and the 7th annual Soul Food Festival returns to Boise this weekend.

We've got a rollercoaster of a weather outlook; President Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on computer chips AFTER his Sec. of Labor visited Micron Wednesday; and a bankruptcy court judge has told Ammon Bundy "NO."

We'll listen to some verbal fireworks at a local council meeeting; NIFC has raised the national fire preparedness level; there's a lot of change in the weather outlook; and the price of gas just took a big jump in a short amount of time.

We've got details on the exodus of Idaho OBGYNs, we'll tell you about something historic from Idaho Fish and Game, and we've got a bit of everything in the weather outlook.

We'll hear from Idahoans, participating in yet another protest pushing back against President Trump's agenda,  visitors to the Boise Library will need to know about a big renovation about to get underway, and they're debating how much city officials should be paid in Ketchum.

A wildfire has burned over 8,000 acres south of Boise. The Idaho National Laboratory is excited about the Trump Administration's focus on nuclear energy. Plus, Jaialdi brings many Basque staples to Boise, including a famously unique drink.

Basque historians are hoping to build a memorial that acknowledges the role Basque veterans played in World War II. The Boise Public Library board of trustees will hold a special board meeting Friday afternoon. Some Idahoans disagree with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s for breaching dams on the lower Snake River.

The Idaho Transportation Department is planning massive changes to Highway 55. The USDA is planning two new hubs in our region. And we'll introduce you to an exhibit that demonstrates Basque history in Idaho.

The Ada County Highway District announces its new spending plan, the victims of a Nampa plane crash are identified and tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the Basque festival, Jaialdi, this week in Boise. 

Idaho's government efficiency committee meets for the first time and a Basque celebration, Jaialdi, is finally happening after a long hiatus. 

Environmental advocates continue to challenge the plan to resume gold and antimony mining in Valley County. A nonprofit striving to increase media coverage and representation for Latinos got a major grant to continue its work. And things got a little heated at this week's Ketchum City Council meeting over proposed pay hikes.

Bryan Kohberger sentenced in an emotional hearing with victim's loved ones, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. in Boise, Idaho Power moves to expand its voluntary 'AC Cool Credit' summer program, and one of Idaho's foremost ag companies is laying off workers.

Idaho's Health and Welfare Director faces a US Senate confirmation committee, Congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) wants to rename part of the Kennedy Center for first lady Melania Trump, Ada County's next budget is smaller but taxes are still going up, and decline births but an increasing population in Idaho.

PILT money for Idaho reaches a record high, local housing support organizations battle rising demand and falling funding, two large Treasure Valley car dealerships become one, and what's still to learn about hail?

Millions in after school program funding unfrozen for Idaho, legislation targeting control of grizzly bear populations, a new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Central and Eastern Oregon, and the fight against invasive quagga mussels continues.

A federal judge barred the Idaho attorney general from filing criminal charges against doctors advising patients to seek out-of-state abortions. Immigration arrests by ICE are up across the country -- especially in Idaho. And Idaho could increase a fee for fire prevention services as officials raise the national preparedness level. 

The proposed $950 million  budget for the city of Boise’s upcoming fiscal year is headed toward the finish line. A recent attempt in Congress to sell federal public lands triggered a flood of comments to politicians’ inboxes. And Idaho's got a new record for the largest lake trout caught and released.

A judge blocks Idaho from keeping HIV treatment from people without proof they're in the country legally, the mayor of Butte City faces a misdemeanor charge after witnesses say he threatened them with a gun during a city council meeting, Ammon Bundy continues to try and avoid bankruptcy proceedings, and a reminder to drone operators about their responsibilities after an unauthorized drone hovered...

One of Idaho's lead budget writers isn't worried about lagging tax revenues, the state will upgrade nearly every county to 'Next-gen 911' systems, a local bookstore pushes back on age restrictions and book bans, and Vallivue Schools feeling the squeeze of growth in Nampa and Caldwell.

Blaine County's sheriff says the Feds can do their own immigration enforcement, a balanced budget in Idaho but warnings of financial stress on the horizon, the family of a man accused of killing four people in southern Idaho says he suffers from mental illness, and a drought emergency requested for Blaine County.

Boise School District is gearing up for a fight with Idaho AG Raul Labrador over the 'everyone is welcome here' posters in schools, the AG is celebrating a state Supreme Court ruling this week affirming his ability to investigate nonprofits for potential fraud, and Boise State athletics is unhappy with the Mountain West Conference admitting Grand Canyon University a year sooner than planned.

There's a change to the City of Boise's noise ordinance; we'll tell you about greater enforcement of speed on the Boise Greenbelt; and homeowners insurance premiums are taking a bigger bit out of household incomes.