Reservoirs across Idaho nearing or at capacity

The Upper Snake River Basin’s reservoir capacity is nearing its limit as the Portneuf River continues to flood, but the National Weather Service isn’t concerned about dam spillover.

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State revenues $17.3 million ahead of projections

The increase, bringing the state general fund to about $5.2 billion, comes despite a decrease in individual income tax collections. Idaho ends its fiscal year on July 1.

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Idaho Launch: What careers are in-demand careers?

It will take seven months for the Workforce Development Council to answer the big question.

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Free fishing this Saturday:

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Free Fishing Day is an annual Idaho event where fishing is allowed without a license (but keep in mind that all other rules and regulations still apply). Department of Fish and Game staff and volunteers are also holding events in every region of the state with loaner gear for novice anglers to learn.

“In the month leading up to Free Fishing Day, Fish and Game hatcheries stocked about 500,000 catchable rainbow trout throughout the state,” IDFG Hatchery Manager Bryan Grant said.

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Nearly a year out, no criminal charges for abortion

Idaho's court system as of May 31 had no record of any person being charged under the state criminal abortion statute that took effect after the overturn of Roe v Wade.

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Swimmers Stay Out!

It's the first full week of June, which means hot summer weather is just around the corner. Idaho Water Users Association executive director Paul Arrington talks with Logan Finney about staying safe when looking for a place to swim this summer by staying away from irrigation canals.

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AG says election initiative violates single-subject rule

A legal review by the Attorney General's Office says a proposed voter initiative to overhaul how Idaho conducts its elections does not meet the requirements to get on the ballot. Organizers say the analysis was politicized and designed to sabotage their campaign.

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More news from the region this week:

Tribal leaders challenged Idaho to address “alarming” test scores among Indigenous students and to provide accurate histories in curriculum (via Idaho Ed News).

The St. Luke’s defamation case against Ammon Bundy and associate Diego Rodriguez — both consistent no-shows in court — inched forward with a new contempt warrant issued for Rodriguez (via Idaho Statesman).

Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students last year, doesn't want cameras in the courtroom for his October trial because of numerous social media posts that over-analyze his body language (via KTVB).

Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox discussed how their states are collaborating in remarks to the City Club of Idaho Falls (via the Post Register).

Faith groups in Utah want to revisit a state law that addresses "harmful materials" now that a school district has removed the Bible from certain schools (via KSL).

The Montana Supreme Court has rejected a move to postpone the first lawsuit of its kind from a group of youth plaintiffs who charge the state has failed to preserve a “clean and healthful” environment for future generations (via the Daily Montanan).

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