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Hundreds gather at Idaho State Capitol to protest against Trump's administration – East Idaho News
BOISE (KIVI) — A crowd of hundreds gathered outside the Idaho State Capitol on Saturday in response to a national call for protests across all 50 states.
Organized by the Idaho 50501 chapter, demonstrators voiced their concerns over what they believe is a government that no longer serves the interests of the people.
“It started with a national call—50 protests, 50 states, one movement. Education is the biggest thing — educating people on how our government works and what corruptions exist,” said Kirsten, an organizer of the event.
Protesters carried signs criticizing corporate influence in politics and policies they believe undermine democracy. Some expressed concerns over figures like Elon Musk and the administration’s handling of international relations and domestic policies.
“With Trump taking office and Elon close by his side, we’re here to push our administration to listen to its people and uphold the Constitution,” said activist Jacqueline Siwula.
The Idaho 50501 chapter describes itself as a grassroots movement, welcoming individuals from all political backgrounds who share the goal of government accountability.
For some participants, the rally held personal significance.
“I joined the movement to defend LGBTQ rights and speak out for those afraid to use their voice. Seeing this turnout in Idaho — it’s inspiring. It shows that no matter where we are, we are not alone,” Siwula added.
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BLACKFOOT — A large contingent of Blackfoot Police officers has cordoned off an area near the Taco Bell on Parkway Drive in Blackfoot.
Police responded around 5 p.m., according to multiple witnesses who contacted EastIdahoNews.com.
EastIdahoNews.com has reached out to Blackfoot Police for details.
We will update this story as we learn more.
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MISSOULA, Mont. — An Idaho Falls angler is back in the Idaho record books after landing a record-setting lake trout at Payette Lake.
Idaho Fish and Game said Dylan Smith caught and released a 43.25-inch lake trout on May 2, setting a new state catch-and-release record for the species. The fish surpassed the previous record of 42 inches.
The catch marks Smith’s second appearance in Idaho’s record books. He previously held the state catch-and-release lake trout record after landing a trophy fish in 2018 before that mark was later broken.
According to Fish and Game, Payette Lake has become one of Idaho’s premier lake trout fisheries thanks to years of management efforts aimed at improving both lake trout and kokanee populations.
Pride Month looks different this June along Boise’s Harrison Boulevard, where a long-standing tradition of hanging Pride flags on lamp posts has been put on hold after a new state law restricted which flags can be flown on government property.
For several years, Pride flags lined lamp posts along Harrison Boulevard in Boise’s North End neighborhood. But Idaho House Bill 561, signed by Gov. Brad Little in March, restricts which flags can be flown on government property, including the City of Boise’s Harrison lamp posts.
In response, a group of neighbors formed Pride North End and launched a distribution effort to help residents show support from their own front yards. The group has been making Pride flags and yard signs available to people who want to display them at home.
“I thought that I would…be a personal example of ‘yes, this is what I do.’ This is what I believe in,” said Edna Schochat, a North End resident.
Pride North End has already distributed more than 900-yard signs and 250 flags. The group’s original donation goal was around $2,000 to order 100 flags and 200 yard signs, but it has exceeded that GoFundMe goal, reaching $10,000 worth of donations.
The group plans to continue holding public flag and sign distributions through the end of the month.
“We cannot just say something without doing something that proves that we mean what we say,” Schochat said.
Pride North End said any leftover funds after materials are distributed will go to local LGBTQ+ nonprofits. A link to the group’s GoFundMe can be found here.
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