Bonneville County Sheriff Samuel Hulse told a legislative committee Thursday that decisions about formal partnerships with federal immigration enforcement belong with local officials — not the state Capitol. Hulse, who also serves as president of the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, testified before the Legislature’s Committee on Federalism in Boise, pushing back against efforts to require sheriffs […]
By Idaho Politics Staff · July 23, 2026
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for six North Idaho counties, unlocking federal assistance for communities still recovering from a powerful storm system that struck the region in mid-March and caused more than $5.9 million in damage. Storm’s Scope and Impact The March 11–15 storm brought extreme conditions across northern Idaho, with […]
By Idaho Politics Staff · July 3, 2026
The mayor of Spencer, Idaho is facing felony insurance fraud charges after a preliminary hearing this week resulted in his case being bound over to district court, where he will stand trial on allegations that he submitted false documents to inflate the value of a damaged boat during an insurance claim. Who Is Involved David […]
By Idaho Politics Staff · July 2, 2026