Idaho
Idaho Department of Administration files lawsuit against Boise to Palestine protestors
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho News 6 has obtained documents revealing that the Idaho Department of Administration has filed a lawsuit against Boise to Palestine protestors occupying the Capitol grounds.
- In the lawsuit, the state seeks court-ordered relief to address alleged damages and code violations caused by the ongoing protests.
- In addition to the lawsuit, the protestors have filed a countersuit, drawing parallels to the 2011 Occupy Boise movements and arguing their right to symbolic speech and assembly on State property.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.)
“Oftentimes, one of the most powerful things when it comes to protesting is just existing…” a protestor tells Idaho News 6.
It has been 69 days since local protestors against the war in Gaza arrived at the Capitol.
During the initial protests in early May, the group was removed from the steps of the Capitol, some claim forcefully.
But since then, protestors have continued to occupy space near the Capitol. “They’ve like closed off part of the lawn to us multiple times… and there’s really no reason behind why they do that,” says a protestor.
Now, documents obtained by Idaho News 6 indicate that the Idaho Department of Administration is suing, seeking court-ordered relief to halt what the department describes as ongoing and future violations of Idaho code and rules at the Capitol Annex and Capitol Mall, stating the protestors have damaged grass, obstructed access and rights of way, and marked sidewalks.
“The state clearly has the authority and the obligation to manage State property… and I commend them for going to the courts from the courts as to what the right way to go forward is, as opposed to trying to just do trespassing arrests through a criminal complaint,” says Gary Raney, former Ada County Sheriff.
But protestors tell me they believe they are within their rights. “We are absolutely legally allowed to be here. Protesting on state property has never been controversial until they decide they don’t want us here anymore,” a protestor told Idaho News 6.
The defendants in the case are filing a countersuit, claiming that they are participating in a protest similar to the 2011 Occupy Boise movement, where a tent city was erected to bring attention to the national Occupy movement. “They signify the occupation of Israel in Palestine… they are being used for nothing other than symbolism,” says another protestor.
But according to the State, this goes beyond symbolic speech and assembly. The State says tents and other items such as canopies, chairs, tables, and cooking equipment have been utilized for camping activities.
“When it comes to putting tents on State land, it’s really no different than if I said my McDonald’s wrapper is a symbol of what I believe in and I’m going to leave that on State land… the law doesn’t really distinguish what it is that’s occupying state property,” says Raney.
In addition to groups like Boise to Palestine, there are several individuals named in the case, including Hannah Tucker, who was arrested last week in downtown Boise in an incident involving the alleged harassment of a gentleman wearing a yarmulke.
Protestors declined to comment on the court cases. “We can’t comment on anything that has to do with lawsuits, has to do with court cases, has to do with nothing,” says a protestor.
And they say even if they are relocated, “So if you were removed from this space today, you would be somewhere else tomorrow?” asked Idaho News 6.
“Oh sure… I don’t care if it’s 120 degrees, I’ll be out here drinking water… we’re gonna be here and we’re going to be fighting for our rights to be recognized, for our demands to be recognized and upheld, and we’re going to be demanding a permanent ceasefire,” says the protestor.
Idaho
Utah State vs. Washington State Idaho Potato Bowl start time
The 2025 college football season wraps up with more than 40 bowl games over the rest of December and into January. That can make it hard to keep track of just when and where all the games are taking place. On Monday, the Utah State Aggies (6-6) and Washington State Cougars (6-6) meet up in Boise, Idaho to battle in the Idaho Potato Bowl.
USA TODAY is covering all the action from kickoff to trophy ceremony, but there’s still time to experience the game in-person. Here’s everything you need to know about the Idaho Potato Bowl before the Cougars and Aggies take the field.
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2025 Idaho Potato Bowl date, time, location
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- Matchup: Utah State Aggies (6-6) vs. Washington State Cougars (6-6)
- Date: Monday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m.
- Venue: Albertsons Stadium
- Location: Boise, Idaho
- TV Station: ESPN
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- Spread: Utah State -1.5
- Moneyline: Utah State -115; Washington State -105
- Total: 49.5
Idaho
Idaho Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4 on Dec. 21, 2025
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Here’s a look at Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 results for each game:
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Day: 8-4-8
Night: 7-0-2
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Day: 7-3-0-4
Night: 7-5-5-8
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11-24-27-38-46, Lucky Ball: 15
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10-23-33-38-44
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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.
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- Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
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- 5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.
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What the arrival of NIL funding does for Idaho State University sports – East Idaho News
POCATELLO — Sophomore guard Dylan Darling was Idaho State men’s basketball’s top performer last season, earning the Big Sky Conference Most Valuable Player award while leading the Bengals to a fourth-place finish in the conference.
After averaging 19.8 points per game for the year, Darling departed Pocatello for greener pastures. He accepted a $1 million payday to transfer to St. John’s University and join the Red Storm.
The ISU Athletics Department has announced the creation of the Student-Athlete Success Fund, with the intent to “attract, recruit, retain and develop outstanding student-athletes across all sports while responding to the rapidly evolving landscape of collegiate athletics.”
While the fund’s $10,000 goal will not compete with schools like Oregon, Texas or Ohio State — or even St. John’s — it could allow ISU to keep pace with its direct competitors.
The University of Montana launched “The Griz NIL Exchange” in 2023, while Montana State University has the “Bobcat Collective.” Even University of Idaho has “The Idaho NIL Store” which allows Vandal fans to buy merchandise and gear with money going to the athletes.
As the Bengals emerge as challengers for conference superiority across several sports, it was an important time for the university to take this step forward.
on the football field, three ISU offensive linemen were named FCS All-Americans this season, including First-Teamer Stryker Rashid. Running back Dason Brooks, safety Rylan Leathers, punter Gabe Russo and kicker Trajan Sinatra join Rishid as Bengal All-Conference First- or Second-Teamers with at least one year of eligibility remaining.
Leathers and Sinatra have already made public their intentions to enter the transfer portal — and they will both receive an offer with NIL money attached, joining Darling in those greener pastures.
To retain players like Rashid, Brooks, and the softball, volleyball, basketball, etc., athletes who have ushered in ISU’s recent run of success, the NIL — name, image and likeness — fund was necessary.
I, for one, applaud ISU and its leadership for making this move, though some remain steadfast against the idea of college athletes receiving money. We live in an era where college athletes are rightfully entitled to some of the monetary gain they bring to these million- and billion-dollar businesses. And while payments will be minimal in comparison with other programs, Bengals deserve a piece of the pie as well.
Donations can be made to the ISU Student-Athlete Success Fund — here.
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