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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Gooding
Abandoned car at 17 Mile Cave triggers rescue search
An abandoned car at 17 Mile Cave prompted a Friday evening search and rescue response, though authorities later found the vehicle's owner safe outside the cave.
Idaho House passes $253 million income tax cut; Senate fight looms
The Idaho House passed a $253 million income tax cut along party lines this week, setting up a Senate vote on what would be one of the state's largest ongoing tax reductions.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Idaho House panel votes to tie Medicaid expansion to cost benchmarks
An Idaho House committee advanced legislation that would automatically repeal Medicaid expansion if enrollment and costs don't meet state-set benchmarks, drawing support from Republicans and opposition from Democrats concerned about coverage losses.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
BLM Seeks Input on Proposed November 2026 Geothermal Leasing in Idaho
The BLM is seeking public input on proposed geothermal leasing in Idaho, with a potential lease sale scheduled for November 2026.
Sunday, May 17, 2026