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Idaho House passes latest 'library porn' bill

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2 years ago

March 14, 2024

Idaho House passes latest 'library porn' bill

House lawmakers have once again passed a bill targeting quote “obscene” materials in Idaho’s public and private libraries.

Both community libraries, as well as those in public and private schools, would be forced to move a book within 30 days to an adults-only section after receiving a complaint. If they don’t, they’d be subject to a civil lawsuit.

Opponents argue school libraries don’t always have an adults-only section since most students are under 18, resulting in a de facto ban on certain books.

“You can hop on Facebook Marketplace and buy a $25 used bookshelf and that’s not going to hurt any library,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jaron Crane (R-Nampa). “You can use the checkout desk itself – go right behind it, put the books right there.”

Rep. Kenny Wroten (R-Nampa), who opposes the bill, said the issue is being pushed by “culture warriors” attacking libraries. He compared them to gun control advocates pushing firearm bans to stem mass shootings.

“And we know it’s not the guns that are the problem. And these books are not being handed to kids,” he said.

Far more Republicans, though, support the bill, like Rep. Dale Hawkins (R-Fernwood).

“If we care about our kids, the simple moving of materials is the fix,” Hawkins said.

The bill now goes to the Senate, which already voted down a less restrictive version earlier this year.

Democrats teamed up with far-right Republicans in opposing it, though for different reasons. It either didn’t go far enough or still went too far in their opinions.

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Idaho Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4 on Dec. 14, 2025

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2 hours ago

December 15, 2025

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Looking to win big? The Idaho Lottery offers several games if you think it’s your lucky day.

Lottery players in Idaho can chose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states. Other games include Lotto America, Lucky For Life, 5 Star Draw, Idaho Cash, Pick 3 and Pick 4.

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Here’s a look at Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing

Day: 5-5-0

Night: 9-4-3

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing

Day: 0-6-7-4

Night: 3-3-2-6

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 14 drawing

08-23-32-33-34, Lucky Ball: 15

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Winning Idaho Cash numbers from Dec. 14 drawing

07-15-19-25-35

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When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Pick 4: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.

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1 dead in U-Haul truck explosion in Idaho parking lot: Officials

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14 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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1 dead in U-Haul truck explosion in Idaho parking lot: Officials

ByMatthew Fuhrman and Nadine El-Bawab

Sunday, December 14, 2025 4:44PM

One person is dead after a U-Haul truck appears to have accidentally exploded in a parking lot in Idaho early Saturday, according to officials.

The explosion caused damage within the blast radius including to a Courtyard Marriott and Old Navy, according to the Lewiston Fire Department and City of Lewiston Police Department.

Initial findings indicate the vehicle was transporting stored materials, including flammable items such as gasoline and propane tanks, according to officials.

“At this time, there is no indication the incident is criminal in nature,” Lewiston Fire Marshal Julian Sorrell said in a statement.

There was no fire after the explosion, officials said.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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Meridian man killed in U-Haul explosion in Lewiston

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1 day ago

December 14, 2025

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Meridian man killed in U-Haul explosion in Lewiston

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The identity of the man killed in an explosion in Lewiston on Saturday morning has been released.

61-year-old Douglas R. Petersen from Meridian, Idaho, was identified by the Nez Perce County Coroner’s office as the victim of an explosion involving propane that was in the cargo box of a U-Haul truck

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