Idaho News Roundup: New Chief Justice, Court Ruling, and Wildfire Impacts
Here’s a roundup of recent Idaho news: the state selected a new chief justice, a federal judge blocked key portions of Idaho’s abortion ban, and wildfires near Donnelly shut down a stretch of Highway 55.
Robyn Brody selected as Idaho’s next chief justice
Robyn Brody, a longtime Idaho Supreme Court justice, has been selected as Idaho’s next chief justice (Idaho Press, Aug. 13; Post Register, Aug. 14).
Federal judge blocks key portions of Idaho’s abortion ban
A federal judge blocked key portions of Idaho’s near-total abortion ban, ruling that the state cannot prosecute doctors for health-protecting abortions (Local News 8 / idahonews.com, Aug. 14).
College of Eastern Idaho unveils Future Tech Building
College of Eastern Idaho unveiled its new Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech Building in Idaho Falls as eastern Idaho prepares for a growing nuclear workforce (Local News 8, Aug. 13-14).
Highway 55 closed near Donnelly as fire burns
A fire shut down a stretch of Highway 55 near Donnelly, putting the tiny town on an alternate route (Idaho Press, Aug. 13; Idaho News 6, Aug. 13-14).
Donnelly family seeks help feeding cattle displaced by Tartar fire
A Donnelly family sought community help to feed more than 100 cattle displaced by the Tartar fire (idahonews.com, Aug. 14).
Idaho Foodbank kicks off Back to School campaign
The Idaho Foodbank kicked off its August Back to School campaign (Idaho State Journal, Aug. 14).
Boise wins national water quality award again
The City of Boise won a national water quality award for the second straight year (Idaho Press, Aug. 13).
For more on the Gem State, see the Idaho guide.
Sources
Idaho Press; Post Register; Local News 8 / idahonews.com; Idaho News 6; Idaho State Journal.