AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIdaho U.S. Senate: Idaho Democrat David Roth ended his campaign Tuesday, clearing the path for a November matchup between Sen. Jim Risch and independent Todd Achilles, with Roth saying he’ll focus on helping Democrats win other races statewide. Nuclear policy with Idaho ties: Five states—including Idaho—agreed to accept spent nuclear waste in exchange for federal help developing nuclear energy, with the Energy Department also pushing “nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses” that could bundle waste storage with enrichment and fuel work. Idaho courts (high-profile case): Bryan Kohberger, convicted in the University of Idaho murders, filed to withdraw his guilty plea, arguing coercion and “unkept promises” from ineffective counsel; families reacted with disappointment while legal experts say the bid faces steep hurdles. Local government & services: Benewah County approved a new solid-waste fee structure aimed at simplifying charges and making them fairer across user groups, while St. Maries residents raised concerns about sidewalk construction delays and safety during the project. Education workforce promise: North Idaho College is rolling out a job-or-transfer guarantee for qualifying graduates starting this fall, offering free training and placement help if students don’t land work within six months. Wildfire impacts: The Big Grass fire on the Oregon-Idaho border expanded to about 288,000 acres, driving closures in Owyhee County and worsening smoke affecting the Boise area.
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