Politics & Public Policy
• U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson is co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill to block most sales of public lands managed by the Interior Department and Forest Service. The bill would require congressional approval for exceptions and is aimed at protecting Idaho’s 63% public land. Conservation groups say these lands contribute nearly $8 billion annually to the state’s economy.
• A federal judge has extended a temporary block on Idaho’s immigration law, House Bill 83. The court granted provisional class-action status, halting enforcement statewide. The ACLU of Idaho argues the law is unconstitutional; the state defends it as necessary for public safety.
• The Idaho State Controller’s Office expanded its Transparent Idaho site to include school spending and employee pay, complying with a 2021 law mandating standardized reporting.
Crime & Courts
• In Ada County, Lori Vallow Daybell’s brother testified that she conspired to kill her husband in 2019, calling her beliefs “off the wall.”
• Coeur d’Alene fallout: After a viral video showed Dr. Teresa Borrenpohl being dragged from a town hall, the city revoked the security firm’s license. Police recommend charges of battery and false imprisonment.
• In Pocatello, 17-year-old Victor Perez remains in critical condition after being shot nine times by police. Perez is autistic, non-verbal, and reportedly did not understand English. Community members are calling for better disability training for law enforcement.
Tax Season Reminder
• Tax Day is Monday, April 15. The Twin Falls Idaho State Tax Commission office (440 Falls Ave.) is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a drop box available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sports
• Softball Roundup:
– Wendell beat Buhl 7–3. Breanna Comstock struck out eight; Jace Olmos had 3 RBIs.
– Mountain Home outlasted Canyon Ridge 18–10 despite 15 hits by the Riverhawks.
– Twin Falls swept Burley. Game 1 ended 5–4 on a walk-off homer by Kaitlyn Hudson; Game 2 ended 11–1 with Libby Torgrimson’s three-run shot.
– Gooding edged Filer 8–6 behind Olivia Rogers, who pitched all seven innings and contributed at the plate.
• Football:
Idaho State Football holds its 2025 Spring Game Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. in the ICCU Dome, Pocatello. Open to the public, not televised. Fall season begins Aug. 30 at Southern Utah; first home game is Sept. 20 vs. Lincoln University (CA).
Weather
• Today: Partly sunny, high near 73°F. Winds SW 5–10 mph turning NW.
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 48°F. Light variable winds.
• Saturday: Breezy, high 60°F. Winds W 16–21 mph, gusting to 34 mph.
• Saturday Night: Clear, low 33°F. Gusts up to 33 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny, high 58°F.
• Next Week:
– Monday: Sunny, high 70°F | Night low 41°F
– Tuesday: Sunny, high 77°F | Night low 48°F
– Wednesday: Sunny, high 75°F | Night low 47°F
– Thursday: Sunny, high 77°F
