When it comes to the state budget, Idaho’s roughly 75 agencies and departments are feeling the deficit squeeze in 2026.

Idaho’s prison population tops capacity by thousands, forcing costly out-of-state housing. Hear what IDOC’s director says about overcrowding and plans for relief.

On Friday, state police and corrections officials painted a grim picture of cuts their departments may face —which would ...

This diminished buffer has meant department bills that would have been paid from these funds were now coming from the general ...

Idaho’s inmate population continues to exceed state prison capacity, increasing reliance on county jails and out‑of‑state ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MEGA, TikTok The Idaho Department of Corrections is investigating viral videos showing Bryan Kohberger in prison. While it remains ...

A staff member at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution was hospitalized Saturday after being violently attacked by an inmate who killed a man in the Madison County Jail four years ago. Officials say ...

Idaho’s prison chief warns that budget cuts could mean furloughs, fewer guards, and more safety risks as overcrowding grows ...