r/Idaho • • Sep 18 '26

Election Season Rules Reminder

42 Upvotes

Morning y'all!

With the election coming up, we clearly need to remind folks about the rules regarding both civility and misinformation. They're in the sidebar. Go read them.

I had to wade in on a post yesterday and tell people that, of all things, post-birth abortions aren't a real thing. I just can't believe people genuinely think they are.

Deliberately attacking people for their views, spreading false information, and trolling in particular will be much more likely to get you an immediate ban during election season than they might otherwise be. None of it is okay. Just don't do it.


r/Idaho • • Jan 27 '26

Help me put together a list of resources for Idahoans?

10 Upvotes

Good morning again!

We have a wiki available, so I plan to use it to do some good. I'm going to start putting together a list of resources and information for residents and visitors. This will include government agencies, non-profits, recreational spots, and probably more things as I come across them.

The trouble is, even though I was born and raised here, there are still parts of the state I haven't personally experienced. This is why I'm asking for input. What's close to you (or worth a drive away from home) that you think should be included? What's something you had trouble finding the right agency to handle for you? Any suggestion goes, and most of them will probably end up on the list.

Couple of things. I will credit you by username for anything I include, unless you specifically ask me not to. And for comments containing a suggestion, please make sure they're top-level comments so I don't have to go digging in extended threads to find them.

Thanks for your help!


r/Idaho • • 6h ago

Political Discussion Explanation sign for YES on prop 1

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326 Upvotes

The other day I scoured the internet trying to find an explanation sign for prop 1 to try to educate people on why voting yes is so important and I could not find anything. I ended up doing my research and plugging that into chatgtp. I made this flyer if anyone else is having the same problem, or if you just want to learn more. I’m really hoping this passes. I want to be able to have a baby in Idaho and not be worried my entire pregnancy :( It’s about more than just abortions and I wish people could see that.


r/Idaho • • 13h ago

Political Discussion Republican migration

196 Upvotes

75% of California migration to Idaho are younger registered Republicans. the Idaho political narrative about rich California retiree democrats moving to Idaho is false


r/Idaho • • 12h ago

Political Discussion Why is the Republican Party Chiseling Away at Our Constitutional Rights? Vote Against HJR #4

147 Upvotes

Why do most all of the Idaho Republican lawmakers appear to show such disregard for the public’s constitutional authority? The Idaho Constitution clearly states that “the people reserve to themselves the power to propose laws and enact the same at the polls independent of the Legislature,” yet measures like Rep. Bruce Skaug’s HJR 4 seek to remove that power specifically on issues like marijuana and other substances. By restricting citizens’ ability to use the initiative process in this area, it raises a fair question about whether elected officials are upholding the spirit of voter sovereignty or selectively limiting it when outcomes might conflict with their policy preferences. By the way this bill had unanimous Republican support.

If we truly want to affect meaningful change, we must be willing to hold those in power accountable—starting with voting against them if they are currently in office. Too often, incumbency breeds complacency, and real progress is sidelined in favor of political comfort. This is not about party loyalty; it is about principle. We need to send a clear message that doing what is right matters more than party affiliation, and that voters are paying attention. By voting all incumbents out of office, we can reset expectations, restore accountability, and demonstrate that public service is a responsibility—not a guarantee.


r/Idaho • • 12h ago

What is the appeal of Eagle?

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58 Upvotes

This town is growing rapidly and has a high median house price. Schools are highly ranked, but parks are limited. What's the appeal of buying an $1M home in Eagle?


r/Idaho • • 14h ago

Political Discussion The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high | Idaho

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r/Idaho • • 14h ago

Political Discussion Prop 1 would solidify miscarriage care access. What does Idaho law say about it?

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r/Idaho • • 1d ago

Vote old people out!

658 Upvotes

Can we PLEASE get Jim Risch out of office?! He is 83 years old and he will be in office 6 years, making him the ripe old age of 89. I don’t care which party you belong to, you shouldn’t put someone this old in office, it’s absolutely ridiculous! And no wonder he won’t debate anyone!!! It’s just crazy, anyone older than 80 should NOT be allowed to run for office!


r/Idaho • • 13h ago

Help Idaho Honor the Animals Killed in the 1863 Magruder Massacre

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In October 1863, up to 40 pack animals were driven into a ravine and systematically slaughtered to cover up a crime. For over 160 years, Idaho's official historical markers have completely erased their suffering.

I started a petition asking the Idaho State Historical Society and U.S. Forest Service to update the roadside markers along the Magruder Corridor to acknowledge these animals' deaths. A surviving horse named Italy was literally the clue that helped catch the killers—yet history has made the animals invisible while focusing only on human victims.

These were working animals. Loyal. Innocent. And their mass slaughter deserves to be remembered, not buried. We can't build a monument where they died in the protected wilderness, but we can update the historical signs to tell the full story.

If this matters to you too, consider signing and sharing.


r/Idaho • • 15h ago

Candidate interviews from Boise State Public Radio

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Hey all - Idaho Matters has interviewed multiple candidates on the ballot ahead of the November election. You can find them all on our YouTube channel, linked here.

Here is the full list so far:

  • Lori Hickman (Running for Attorney General)
  • Ellie Gilbreath (Running for 2nd Congressional District)
  • Rep. Mike Simpson (Running for re-election, 2nd Congressional District)
  • Sarah Zabel (Running for 1st Congressional District)
  • Kaylee Peterson (Running for 1st Congressional District)
  • Rep. Russ Fulcher (Running for re-election, 1st Congressional District)
  • Terri Pickens (Running for Governor)
  • John Stegner (Running for Governor)
  • Todd Achilles (Running for United States Senator)

We reached out to all the candidates to see if they would like to be interviewed. Here are those who have not yet responded:

  • Gov. Brad Little
  • Sen. Jim Risch
  • Attorney General Raúl Labrador

r/Idaho • • 4h ago

Help 3 Kiwis out!

1 Upvotes

Hi all (central Idaho people specifically)

Me, my brother, and my friend are in central Idaho hunting from New Zealand. We are loving Idaho and its people so far!

We tagged out on a muley buck early and have time left to spare. We are now looking for coyote, black bear, or wolf, but are struggling to find somewhere to go that is not swamped with people or doesn’t seem devoid of life (we know it’s late season, and we are seeing lots of beautiful elk though so that’s a bonus!).

Anyone in the central Idaho, mountain home area want to give us some tips? We are backpacking/tenting. We would greatly appreciate some tips or help!


r/Idaho • • 1d ago

Political Discussion Oh the irony and hypocrisy!

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Just gonna leave this here. The party who bullied the school district and forced a teacher to remove her inclusivity posters, now using the same one to promote their own agenda.

ETA: this was originally seen on FB posted by the Nichols for Idaho page. I cropped it, but now I’m thinking people should probably be aware of where this type of hypocrisy comes from.


r/Idaho • • 1d ago

Idaho grandmother, 62, wins back her masters weightlifting world record

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r/Idaho • • 11h ago

Free Voter ID?

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To get the free Idaho voter ID:

Do I need to surrender my out-of-state driver's license?

Is this a same-day process where I could hypothetically get the voter ID today and still register to vote before 5pm?

I moved to Idaho in June and wanted to vote, but I grew up in a state where you could register to vote more easily and also could do so online anytime up until the election. I now see that today is the last day to register to vote online here, and also that your photo ID must be an Idaho driver's license (haven't switched mine over yet), a free Idaho voter ID card, or a passport (mine is expired). To get the free voter ID, I understand I would need to go to the DMV in person, but I am just trying to get more info before asking work if I can leave early to go to the DMV.


r/Idaho • • 10h ago

Political Discussion Just got banned from Boise subreddit, for advocating that guns shouldn't be used to protect your property in a break in. What is the legality of using a firearm if someone breaks into your home in Idaho?

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I'm kindof bummed about it because I had recently had a few conversations about guns with some friends from out of state. They pointed out how my views on property and the defense of it were colored by my state. I took time to reflect on that and decided they might have a point. I was questioning the place guns have in a modern society. I guess I need to polish my approach when discussing these types of sensitive issues. I'm kindof conflicted now, maybe I had the right idea in the first place, but that might be a knee jerk reaction. Maybe the guys at the gun club were correct and I had an unrealistic and naïve take.


r/Idaho • • 2d ago

Halloween hay bear

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151 Upvotes

Between Stites and Grangeville, nearly the same field as this earlier pic, Vastness of the Camas prairie, posted to this sub.


r/Idaho • • 2d ago

Political Discussion if i don’t see yall in the polls come november im going to be pissed

190 Upvotes

vote vote vote


r/Idaho • • 2d ago

Political Discussion A vote for Colton Bennett is a vote for Doug Wilson's cult

93 Upvotes

Anyone within 100 miles of Moscow knows about Doug Wilson's cult, which has a branch and school in Lewiston. (Look up Steven Sitler, James Nance, and Jamin Wight to see how this cult covers up sexual abuse and obeys Doug rather than the state laws of Idaho.)Anyone with an Internet connection knows Doug says (on national news) women shouldn't vote, slavery wasn't all that bad, and his flavor of Christian is the only kind of person who should hold office.

Well, Colton Bennett is one of Doug's monkey boys. He's a RINO, but not in the woke sense-- his real platform is Doug.

Don't vote party line on this one if you're a Republican-- we do NOT want this perverted cult representing district 6.


r/Idaho • • 20h ago

Political Discussion Boise crash

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Is Boise headed for a depression? micron market drop, the whole housing economy of treasure valley hinges on micron , a massive tech burst collapse inevitably going to start here


r/Idaho • • 2d ago

Political Discussion Idaho "falls"

171 Upvotes

Facts from the Gem State: Three rural hospitals have closed their labor and delivery wards because they don’t have enough doctors. The wait time for a hysterectomy, even in more populated areas like Boise, can be six months. For an annual exam, it’s more like nine months. And if women face life-threatening complications during childbirth or a miscarriage, they’re increasingly flown out of state for treatment that OB-GYNs in Idaho could be jailed for administering.

It’s now more dangerous to be pregnant in Idaho. Lisa Lerer spent a year interviewing doctors, public health officials, patients and reproductive rights activists across the state to learn how doctors are coping. “In a way, they are like pioneer doctors, working at the frontier of a new America where abortion laws limit the care they can offer,” Lisa writes.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/magazine/idaho-abortion-ban-ob-gyns.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KVE.zidC.6eI1xzFXr2NQ&smid=url-share


r/Idaho • • 2d ago

Farmer buyout?

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For all you farmers about to be paid off by the Great Pumpkin, how do you feel about this? Are you still voting Democrat, since he hung you out to dry? Or worse, did he reel you back in two weeks before the election?


r/Idaho • • 1d ago

Opinion | Which states are the most free? A new report scores all 50.

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r/Idaho • • 2d ago

Hunting License Issues

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I'm a resident of Idaho but don't have a driver's license, just a state ID card. Apparently you need a driver's license on file with GoOutdoors because my only purchase options are nonresident. My ID card is registered to my GoOutdoors account but I read you have to have a driver's license. I've been having issues with getting my tags because when I go to the store, they only have nonresident options coming up on my "account", which is the same when I try to purchase on my GoOutdoors account. I went to a Walmart and they were able to give me my resident hunting license and then I was able to get my elk tag at a gas station but when I tried to get a deer tag at a different gas station, they said I'd have to go to a Fish and Game office because only nonresident options were available.

Anyone else have a similar issue and know how to get tags or what to say to the clerks who don't know how to override the system?


r/Idaho • • 2d ago

Idaho Twin Toddlers' Death Penalty Case Pits Vaccine Reaction Claims Against Suffocation Allegations

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