Idaho Republican News

12/17/2025

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Help me give my students some wonderful percussion instruments for our newly formed beginning band program (6th and 7th grades) at a school that has never had a band before! I am a seasoned music e...

12/14/2025

Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a 43 year old Sydney Australian resident, father of two, and local fruit shop owner, has been identified by multiple media outlets as the civilian who intervened during the Bondi Beach shooting. Authorities state that he disarmed the attacker, an action credited with preventing further loss of life as police secured the scene.

12/14/2025

In a country known for strict gun control laws, Australia, a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach has left at least 16 people dead and 40 hospitalized, authorities said. Police confirmed the investigation remains ongoing, while a witness at the festival cited concerns over rising antisemitism online.

12/14/2025

One person has died following a U-Haul truck explosion in a parking lot in Lewiston, Idaho, early Saturday morning. According to officials, preliminary findings indicate the vehicle was transporting flammable materials, including gasoline and propane tanks, and the incident is not believed to be criminal in nature. The victim has been identified as 61 year old Douglas R. Petersen of Meridian, Idaho. Authorities stated that the investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing.

12/13/2025

Shoshone County officials have declared a state of emergency as severe flooding continues to impact parts of the county, particularly along the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe rivers. Heavy runoff and rising water levels have caused road erosion, property damage, and dangerous conditions for residents in low lying areas. Emergency crews have been working around the clock as floodwaters threaten homes and critical infrastructure.

Swift water rescue teams have already assisted with evacuations, and local authorities are urging residents to remain alert, avoid flooded roadways, and follow all emergency guidance. County officials say conditions are still being monitored closely as response efforts continue. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official county and law enforcement updates as the situation develops.

12/12/2025

Shoshone County has declared a state of emergency following severe flooding from the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe rivers. Swift water rescue teams have been deployed and have already assisted residents with evacuations as rising waters threaten homes and roadways. Officials are urging the public to avoid flooded areas and follow all emergency guidance. Crews remain on scene as conditions continue to be monitored.

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Want to have some fun at your holiday family gathering this year? Ask your fellow party-goers what they think about cloud seeding. Are those lines in the sky merely contrails, or signs of weather modification, or some sort of atmospheric experimentation? You’ll soon find a variety of answers, spe

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

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