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A family-friendly place to find out what is happening in Idaho every week. From funny facts, general news, politics, and what bills are moving through the Idaho Senate and House. Tune in every Wednesday evening to discover more about Idaho and the coming week. Also, check the podcast out on. Substack https://localyocalidaho.substack.com Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-2993832 Twitter https://x.com/LocalYocalIdaho Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@localyocalidaho

  1. 5d ago

    Trump Waives Red Diesel Penalties—Little Stops Idaho Checks| Ep 142

    Trump waived red diesel penalties, and Gov. Brad Little stopped state checks on dyed diesel for 30 days through November 8, right in the middle of harvest, as the Iran war pushes Idaho diesel to $6.41 a gallon. This week's report also covers two Canadians charged with voting in Idaho's 2022 election, the photos of the room where firing squads will execute inmates, Bryan Kohberger asking for a new judge, ten Republicans lining up against Prop 1, the English-language amendment on your ballot, a federal judge upholding Idaho's Medical Freedom Act, and Attorney General Labrador suing OpenAI.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:41 Idaho Opens Dyed Diesel Up To Farms  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/little-executive-order-dyed-diesel-inspections-harvest/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/gov-little-pauses-dyed-diesel-inspections-as-idaho-reviews-enforcement-policies  https://www.kivitv.com/news/gov-little-suspends-dyed-diesel-inspections-for-30-days-during-harvest-season  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/09/idaho-gov-little-suspends-dyed-diesel-inspection-to-ease-costs-for-farmers-as-iran-war-continues/  04:21 Two Noncitizens Charged With Voting in Idaho  https://www.kivitv.com/news/political/elections/canadians-living-in-idaho-charged-with-illegally-voting-in-2022-u-s-election  07:12 Inside Idaho's Firing Squad Execution Room  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-department-of-corrections-posts-photos-of-updated-execution-chamber https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/10/idaho-sugar-beet-growers-face-a-bitter-harvest-and-an-uncertain-future/ 09:23 Kohberger Fights to Withdraw Guilty Plea  https://idahonews.com/news/local/moscow-murderer-attempt-to-withdraw-guilty-plea-pushed-to-2027 https://idahonews.com/news/local/bryan-kohberger-seeks-new-judge-in-post-conviction-hearing  11:37 Idaho Prop 1: Republicans Stand Opposed  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-abortion-ballot-campaigns-raise-nearly-10-million-combined  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/idaho-republican-officials-oppose-proposition-1/  14:03 English on Idaho's Nov. 3 Ballot   https://www.idahoednews.org/news/english-is-already-idahos-official-language-voters-can-add-it-to-the-states-constitution/ 16:32 Idaho Medical Freedom Act Upheld  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-abortion-ballot-campaigns-raise-nearly-10-million-combined   18:40 Idaho Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/14/idaho-attorney-general-raul-labrador-sues-openai-for-alleged-harms-of-chatgpt/ https://cdapress.com/news/2026/oct/15/states-including-idaho-sue-ai-giant-openai-saying-its-popular-chatbot-is-hurting-children-and-deceiving-adults/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ada-county/openai-deceived-parents-about-chatgpt-safety-idaho-lawsuit-claims https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ag-files-suit-alleging-openai-misled-parents-about-chatgpts-safety-for-kids  21:01 Closing Thank you for watching.

  2. Oct 15

    4 Neighbors Legalized Weed—Idaho Fights Back With HJR 4 | Ep 141

    4 neighbors have legalized weed around Idaho, and now Idaho is fighting back with HJR 4 to block ballot legalization for good. This week's Midweek Report breaks down Idaho's last stand on weed — why the legislature says HJR 4 has to move now, who is pushing legalization at the ballot, plus Risch vs Achilles heating up, a 20-year plan for Idaho forests, the Timberline walkout, who is funding Prop 1 from out of state, why Gov. Little skipped the candidate forum, Caldwell swapping Flock for Axon, and an Idaho dad tackling a black bear inside his own house. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:16 Idaho Stands as Last States Against Weed with HJR 4  https://idahofreedom.org/why-house-joint-resolution-4-amending-the-state-constitution-on-drugs-is-appropriate-and-necessary/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/06/passing-hjr-4-would-give-idaho-legislature-sole-authority-to-legalize-marijuana-other-drugs/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/06/passing-hjr-4-would-give-idaho-legislature-sole-authority-to-legalize-marijuana-other-drugs/  06:00 Risch vs. Achilles: Idaho Senate Race  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/02/risch-campaign-says-rumors-of-using-1917-idaho-law-to-avoid-senate-election-are-completely-false/  09:04 Idaho Forests Get 20-Year Timber Plan  https://idahonews.com/news/local/us-forest-restoration-federal-funding-trump-administration-timber-idaho-public-lands-good-neighbor-authority-deals-fuel-reduction-roads-recovery-lumber-sales-boise-idaho https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/10/little-good-neighbor-authority-forest-management/  11:19 Timberline Walkout: Did Adults Act? https://www.kivitv.com/southeast-boise/community-demands-consequences-over-alleged-rape-death-threats-at-timberline https://www.kivitv.com/southeast-boise/timberline-students-walk-out-amid-controversy-over-alleged-threats  https://www.idahoednews.org/students/timberline-students-walk-out-over-alleged-threats-against-classmate/  14:14 Prop 1 Idaho, Out-of-State Money Trail https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-state-reports-rise-in-rape-stalking-reports-in-2025-crime-data  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/05/supporters-and-opponents-of-idahos-abortion-rights-initiative-prop-1-have-raised-millions/  16:41 Gov. Little Skips Idaho Candidate Forum https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/10/06/pickens-stegner-pledge-policy-changes-in-idaho-gubernatorial-candidate-forum/  https://www.idahoednews.org/ballot-beat/national-democratic-committee-chair-heads-to-idaho-for-weekend-campaign-events/  https://www.idahoednews.org/ballot-beat/school-choice-super-pac-endorses-gov-little/  19:00 Caldwell Swaps Flock for Axon Cameras https://idahonews.com/news/local/caldwell-city-council-votes-to-extend-axon-contract  https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/10-year-long-axon-cameras-contract-approved-by-caldwell-city-council  https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/caldwells-approval-of-license-plate-reader-cameras-sparks-debate-over-safety-privacy  21:23 Idaho Dad Tackles Black Bear In His House https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/10/salmon-man-tackles-black-bear-to-save-family-after-it-breaks-into-his-home-3-bears-euthanized/  23:34 Closing Thank you for watching.

  3. Oct 8

    JD Vance Warns Idaho: Democrats Will Pour Millions Into Risch's Seat | Ep 140

    JD Vance warns Idaho Democrats are prepared to pour millions into flipping Jim Risch's Senate seat — and this week's Midweek Report breaks down what that fight means for Idaho families.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:38 JD Vance Warns Idaho on Risch Senate Seat  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/30/in-warning-letter-vp-vance-says-dems-are-prepared-to-pour-millions-into-idaho-to-flip-risch-seat/  https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/u-s-senate-candidates-tackle-immigration-abortion-and-more-at-caldwell-forum  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/30/idaho-us-senate-candidates-weigh-in-on-tariffs-iran-war-federal-spending-and-more/  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/critchfield-backs-out-of-televised-debate/  04:05 Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/29/supreme-court-lets-quick-deportations-to-third-countries-resume-for-now-while-it-weighs-trump-policy/  06:18 Idaho Firing Squad After Tennessee Failure  https://idahonews.com/news/local/failed-tennessee-execution-renews-focus-on-idahos-lethal-injection-history  08:30 Caldwell Police Warn Parents on Teen Gangs https://www.kivitv.com/caldwell/you-end-up-in-jail-or-you-die-police-warn-parents-about-gang-violence-as-teen-murder-charges-shake-the-city  11:01 Idaho Daycare Vaccine Mandate Ban Stays  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/federal-judge-upholds-idaho-law-that-bans-vaccine-medical-treatment-requirements-in-daycares/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/federal-judge-upholds-idaho-law-that-bans-vaccine-requirements-in-daycares  12:52 Boise Rent Increase Hits 16% in One Year  https://idahonews.com/news/local/new-report-boise-ranks-33rd-priciest-rental-market-two-bed-median-hits-1680  https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/national-rent-report    15:42 250 Political Signs Stolen in West Boise  https://idahonews.com/news/local/boise-police-investigate-theft-of-about-250-political-signs  17:54 Idaho Christmas Tree Heads to U.S. Capitol  https://idahonews.com/news/local/2026-us-capitol-christmas-tree-to-journey-from-idaho-to-capitols-west-lawn  20:08 Closing Thank you for watching.

  4. Oct 1

    ICE Deported Him Once—Now He's Charged With Kidnapping Idaho Girl | Ep 139

    ICE deported him once, and now he's charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old girl in Star, Idaho. Jose Lozano-Flores faces 8 felonies, is held on a $1 million bond and has an ICE detainer on him. So what does deportation actually mean if someone can just walk back across the border?  This week's Midweek Report also covers Trump asking the Supreme Court to speed up third-country deportations, Blaine County, Pocatello, and Caldwell pushing back on Flock cameras, a massive 600-megawatt data center planned south of Boise, 59 Idaho doctors coming out against Prop 1, AG Labrador taking on blue states, Boise's 9,000 empty school seats, and the officer in the Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting being cleared. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:51 Idaho Illegal Immigrant Faces Court For Star Girl Kidnapping  https://idahonews.com/news/local/jose-lozano-flores-skips-hearing-as-prosecutors-add-charges-in-child-sex-assault-case  03:52 Trump Asks SCOTUS To Speed Up Deportations  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/25/repub/trump-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-permit-quick-third-country-deportations/  06:06 Idaho Towns Fight Back Against Flock Cameras  https://www.kivitv.com/news/magic-valley/blaine-county-sheriff-to-remove-flock-camera-from-carey-city-says-it-was-installed-without-their-knowledge  https://idahonews.com/news/local/blaine-county-sheriff-orders-removal-of-flock-license-plate-reader-camera-from-carey-city  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/pocatello-to-hold-town-hall-on-flock-cameras-next-month/  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/22/treasure-valley-city-grapples-with-license-plate-readers-drone-safeguards/  https://idahonews.com/news/local/uncertain-future-for-automatic-license-plate-readers-in-caldwell  08:13 Massive Data Center Proposed South Of Boise https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/21/large-scale-data-center-that-could-dwarf-metas-proposed-on-federal-land-south-of-boise/  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/south-boise/thousands-of-acres-of-public-land-south-of-boise-eyed-for-new-data-center  10:49 59 Idaho Doctors Warn Against Prop 1  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/moon-who-is-paying-to-push-abortion-on-idaho/ https://kootenaijournal.com/2026/09/27/59-idaho-physicians-sign-open-letter-opposing-proposition-1/   https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/22/federal-appeals-court-weighs-lawsuit-seeking-to-expand-idahos-abortion-ban-exemptions/  13:07 Idaho AG Fights Two Blue State Overreaches  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/labrador-parents-rights-supreme-court-washington/  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/labrador-letter-idaho-families-new-york-climate/  15:20   Idaho Schools Want More, Can't Spend What They Have  https://www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-schools-could-close-several-schools-revamp-grades-for-junior-and-high-school-more-as-it-faces-declining-enrollment/ https://www.idahoednews.org/features/idaho-school-benefit-trust/court-approves-state-takeover-of-insolvent-idaho-school-benefit-trust/  https://idahofreedom.org/governor-little-is-right-hold-the-line/  17:16 In-N-Out Shooting: Officer Cleared, Honored  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-prosecutor-clears-officer-in-in-n-out-shooting-response  https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/twin-falls-announces-permanent-memorial-for-in-n-out-shooting-victims-fundraiser-underway  22:31 Closing Thank you for watching.

  5. Sep 26

    Trump Sends ICE to Idaho Polls—Lawsuit Filed to Stop It | Ep 138

    Trump faces a lawsuit over armed ICE near Idaho polls — civil rights groups say it's voter suppression, DHS says it's only for warrants, and a judge could decide before early voting. This week's Midweek Report also covers a congressional candidate who pleads guilty but stays on your ballot, LDS leadership telling members to vote No on Prop 1, a $34K win for IFPC in the Boise bathroom fight, a $150M factory landing in Nampa, and Team USA winning gold in Idaho waters. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:51 Should ICE Be Allowed At Idaho Polls?  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/10/repub/suit-challenges-trump-administration-move-to-allow-some-ice-presence-at-polling-places/  04:32 Idaho Candidate Pleads Guilty, Still On Your Ballot  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/17/idaho-congressional-candidate-pleads-guilty-to-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-material/  07:16 LDS Church Tells Members: Vote No On Prop 1  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-announces-opposition-to-idaho-abortion-initiative/  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/ryan-oath-protect-unborn-vote-no-prop-1/  09:21 IFPC Wins $34K Boise Trans Bathroom Case https://www.idahoednews.org/news/boise-school-district-settles-transgender-bathroom-lawsuit/ https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/boise-school-district-reaches-34k-settlement-in-student-restroom-lawsuit  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-student-wins-settlement-in-lawsuit-over-boise-schools-bathroom-policy  12:26 Lewiston Coach Sexual Case: Parents Seek $25M  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-ednews-lewiston-parents-file-25-million-sexual-abuse-tort-claim https://www.idahoednews.org/news/lewiston-parents-file-25-million-sexual-abuse-tort-claim/  14:38 $150M Investment Lands In Nampa, Idaho  https://idahonews.com/news/local/schweitzer-engineering-labs-to-invest-150m-in-new-nampa-idaho-manufacturing-facility  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/16/schweitzer-engineering-laboratories-nampa-expansion/  17:34   Kuna Pulls Cameras, Pocatello Wants A Vote  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/ballot-initiative-for-removal-of-flock-cameras-in-pocatello-to-be-launched-in-saturday-town-hall/ https://www.kivitv.com/kuna/kunas-license-plate-reader-cameras-come-down-after-a-request-from-the-city  https://idahonews.com/news/local/kuna-removes-axon-license-plate-reader-cameras-amid-heated-community-debate  19:55 21 Nations Fish Idaho, Team USA Wins  https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/09/idaho-falls-hosting-21-nations-for-45th-world-fly-fishing-championship/  22:31 Closing Thank you for watching!

  6. Sep 17

    ICE Deal Nets 15 Illegals in Idaho—Post Falls Proves It Works | Ep 137

    Post Falls Police just proved their ICE deal nets real results, turning two months of training into fifteen illegals arrested across Idaho's newest 287(g) partnership.  This week's Idaho Midweek Report also covers the census fight over noncitizens, Idaho's finalized Prop 1 ballot wording, and AG Labrador's ICAC Unit arrests of three predators, including a Heyburn police sergeant.  Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:52 Post Falls Police Arrest 15 Illegals With ICE  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/11/post-falls-makes-15-arrests-since-joining-287g/  03:56 Trump's Census Plan Cuts Noncitizens  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/10/repub/trump-administration-aims-to-exclude-many-noncitizens-from-the-census/  06:52 Idaho Approves Final Prop 1 Ballot Wording  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-supreme-court-allows-yesno-statements-for-proposition-one-on-ballots  https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-supreme-court-approves-states-revised-prop-1-ballot-language  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/08/idaho-supreme-court-approves-state-officials-re-drafted-abortion-ballot-initiative-language/  09:32 Idaho Cop Among 3 Arrested for Child Abuse  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/icac-labrador-three-arrests-august-2026/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/3-idaho-men-1-police-sergeant-arrested-on-charges-of-child-sexual-abuse-materials   12:18 Kuna Wrestling Coach Arrested for Rape   https://www.kivitv.com/kuna/police-arrest-former-kuna-high-school-wrestling-coach-on-felony-rape-warrant  14:11 Crooked Fire Burns 10K Acres, Crews Arrive  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/boise-county/crooked-fire-grows-to-10-006-acres-international-crews-provide-assistance  16:50   U of I President Green Steps Down  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/09/green-to-step-down-as-u-of-i-president/  https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/green-to-step-down-as-u-of-i-president/  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/09/scott-green-to-step-down-as-university-of-idaho-president/ 19:15 Fallen Deputy Bolter's Home Paid Off  https://idahonews.com/news/local/tunnel-to-towers-pays-off-deputy-tobin-bolters-mortgage-securing-home-for-wife-child  https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/ada-county/tunnel-to-towers-pays-off-home-mortgage-for-family-of-fallen-deputy-tobin-bolter   21:29 Closing Thank you for watching.

  7. Sep 10

    Idaho Lets Prison Guards Serve ICE Warrants | Ep 136

    Idaho just let prison guards serve ICE warrants inside state prisons — expanding Idaho's 287(g) partnership statewide. This week's Midweek Report breaks down what the Idaho Department of Correction deal actually allows, plus the Idaho Supreme Court ordering a rewrite of Prop 1 abortion ballot language, Charlie Kirk's accused killer heading to a death-penalty trial, and a federal judge freezing Trump's mail-voting rule. Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:33 Idaho Deepens ICE Prison Partnership  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/idaho-ice-287g-warrant-service-officer-agreement/  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-department-of-corrections-formalizes-agreement-with-ice-on-immigration-enforcement  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/02/idaho-department-of-correction-signs-federal-287g-immigration-agreement/ 03:29 Idaho Supreme Court Rewrites Prop 1  https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-supreme-court-blocks-ballot-language-for-abortion-rights-initiative-proposition-1-mid-terms-elections-phil-mcgrane-raul-labrador  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/idaho-ice-287g-warrant-service-officer-agreement/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/prop-1-organizer-calls-idaho-ballot-language-incomplete-as-court-fight-moves-forward  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/27/repub/abortion-initiative-group-sues-idaho-state-officials-over-misleading-ballot-language/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/02/idaho-supreme-court-to-weigh-if-ballot-language-on-abortion-rights-initiative-could-mislead-voters/  https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-supreme-court-orders-rewrite-of-reproductive-rights-ballot-language  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/04/idaho-supreme-court-rules-state-officials-must-re-write-abortion-initiative-ballot-statements/  05:48 Kirk Murder Case Heads To Trial  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/02/judge-sends-charlie-kirk-murder-case-to-trial-with-defendant-facing-potential-death-penalty/ 07:15 Judge Keeps Trump Mail Rule Frozen  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/04/repub/judge-extends-pause-on-unconstitutional-trump-order-limiting-vote-by-mail/  09:17 Kuna's $1.2B Meta Site Goes Online  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/04/meta-turns-on-its-12b-idaho-data-center-with-promise-of-water-efficiency/  https://www.kivitv.com/kuna/inside-metas-new-kuna-data-center-built-for-ai  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/03/20/data-center-water-2/  10:52 Jerome County Cuts Flock, Funds Cops  https://www.kivitv.com/jerome/jerome-county-sheriff-cancels-flock-camera-contract-redirects-funds-to-deputy-salaries  https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/01/you-asked-does-boise-use-flock-cameras/  https://cdapress.com/news/2026/sep/05/its-just-taking-a-photo/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/01/fulcher-signs-on-to-bill-limiting-federal-agents-access-to-flock-other-surveillance-data/  12:56 Canyon County Charges Dropped Against Nampa Evangelist  https://idahonews.com/news/local/canyon-county-prosecutor-to-drop-charges-against-preacher-removed-from-pride-festival  https://gemstatechronicle.com/2026/09/a-tale-of-two-trespasses/  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/01/jury-finds-idaho-faith-leader-guilty-of-trespassing-in-protest-of-anti-trans-bills/  14:31 Kohberger Fights To Undo Guilty Plea  https://idahonews.com/news/local/hearing-set-for-bryan-kohbergers-attempt-to-dismiss-judge   16:06 Closing Thank you for watching.

  8. Sep 3

    Idaho Forces Meta to Pay $127.7M—Labrador Proved Instagram Hooked Kids | Ep 135

    Idaho forces Meta to pay $127.7 million after Attorney General Raul Labrador proved Instagram hooked kids like slot machines—but does the deal actually protect Idaho families, or just look good on paper?  This week we also track how Trump's Postal Service cracks down on mail-in voting while two dozen states sue to stop it, count the ICE jets that keep leaving Twin Falls twice a week with over 500 detainees flown out since April, and follow a Boise doctor who keeps a federal abortion exemption while Labrador asks the Ninth Circuit to strip it away. Plus, more important Idaho stories! Local Yocal Idaho brings you the Idaho news you need to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Idaho news every Wednesday. 👍 Like and share if this story deserves more attention. 💬 Which story hit hardest this week? Drop it in the comments. Check Out Our Social Media Substack: https://localyocalidaho.substack.com/  X: https://twitter.com/LocalYocalIdaho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localyocalidaho/  Thank you for watching the show. If you have feedback or encouragement, please email us at LYIMedia@protonmail.com or tweet us @LocalYocalIdaho on X. I hope you enjoyed it, and have an excellent rest of your week. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:26 Idaho Wins $127M From Meta Over Kids https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/26/instagrams-parent-company-to-pay-idaho-up-to-127m-to-settle-social-media-addiction-lawsuit/ https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-to-receive-up-to-127-7-million-from-meta-settlement-over-child-safety-concerns  03:53 USPS Pushes Trump's Mail Voting Rule https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/27/repub/postal-service-pushes-ahead-on-trump-order-limiting-vote-by-mail/  06:31 Twin Falls Watches ICE Deport Illegals  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/26/twin-falls-ice-flight-observers-record-more-than-500-detainees-flown-out-of-magic-valley-airport/  08:32 Trump, Little Praise $10B Micron Deal https://www.kivitv.com/news/president-trump-governor-little-respond-to-10b-micron-investment-in-boise  10:45 Idaho AG Pushes for Full Abortion Win   https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/26/idaho-federal-judge-narrows-abortion-ruling-to-only-protect-boise-doctor-who-filed-lawsuit/  https://www.kivitv.com/news/federal-judge-narrows-idaho-abortion-injunction-to-single-doctor-state-appeals  12:08 Idaho Breaks Ground on $29M DNA Lab https://www.kivitv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/meridian/idaho-state-police-break-ground-on-29m-forensic-lab-in-meridian  https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/25/idaho-state-police-want-to-speed-up-dna-tests-the-state-just-broke-ground-on-a-new-forensic-lab/  14:29 Idaho Wildfires Shift Elk for Hunters https://idahonews.com/news/local/wildfires-could-impact-idaho-hunters-this-season  16:06 Idaho's Biggest Ethnic Festival Returns https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/08/largest-ethnic-celebration-in-idaho-returns-to-pocatello/  17:35 Outro Anthony Quintano from Honolulu, HI, United States, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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A family-friendly place to find out what is happening in Idaho every week. From funny facts, general news, politics, and what bills are moving through the Idaho Senate and House. Tune in every Wednesday evening to discover more about Idaho and the coming week. Also, check the podcast out on. Substack https://localyocalidaho.substack.com Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-2993832 Twitter https://x.com/LocalYocalIdaho Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@localyocalidaho

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  • Creator
    Tyler
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    265
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tyler
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    Local Yocal Idaho

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