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Brendan Gomez, Constitution Party candidate in Idaho’s First Congressional District, faces a shocking legal fallout after pleading guilty to two felony counts of possessing child pornography — charges stemming from a cloud storage alert that uncovered hundreds of images. Originally facing ten counts and held on a $500K bond, his plea deal dropped eight charges, but sentencing looms for November 16th with a possible 20-year sentence under Idaho law. With the election still ahead and incumbent Russ Fulcher, Democrat Kaylee Peterson, and Independent Sarah Zabel vying for the seat, Gomez’s case raises urgent questions about accountability, online crime, and the intersection of personal conduct and public office.

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Data centers are set to devour more electricity than ever, sparking a fierce political battle over who pays the price. A House bill demands these energy giants cover their own costs and grid upgrades — shielding regular consumers from soaring bills — but faces stiff resistance in the White House and Senate. With public backlash mounting over visual blight, resource strain, and rising costs, rare bipartisan unity has emerged — yet passage before the election looks doubtful. While some lawmakers push for outright bans or tax cuts, the debate underscores a critical tension: how to fuel AI’s growth without bankrupting households or destabilizing the grid.

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Ketchum’s poised to vote on a ballot measure that would boost local funding for streets, sidewalks, and pathways by tweaking its lodging and retail tax rates—raising hotel stays from 2% to 4%, and building materials/retail from 1% to 1.5%—while keeping food, gas, and liquor taxes unchanged. Shaped by community feedback, the proposal aims to generate $2 million annually starting January 2027, with all funds strictly earmarked for infrastructure, and existing LOT purposes preserved.

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Tasty Thai Kuna is ditching the food truck for a permanent spot—Lanna Grille and Bowls is opening this month in Meridian, bringing bold Northern Thai flavors fused with Mediterranean twists to busy professionals near St. Luke’s Hospital. Expect fresh, grilled dishes, flavorful sauces, and quick service in a sleek new eatery at 3223 E Louise Dr.

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The Idaho Potato Drop is back where it belongs — right outside the Capitol in downtown Boise for New Year’s Eve, ditching plans to move to the Expo Idaho fairgrounds due to ongoing renovations. Despite exploring alternatives and even touring the fairgrounds, organizers confirmed the event will stay true to its roots. Details on this year’s twists, including the fireworks, remain under wraps — but one thing’s certain: the beloved tradition is returning to its classic spot.

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Boise’s rent is skyrocketing faster than almost any other U.S. city, with one-bedroom prices up 9% year-over-year and nearly 15% since January—outpacing the national average and nearing 2021’s all-time highs. Despite new apartments hitting the market, vacancy rates are at their lowest since early 2021, tightening supply and making affordability harder to find.

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A 77-year-old hiker broke his leg in the remote Sawtooth Mountains—luckily, the Idaho National Guard swooped in with a daring hoist rescue, airlifting him to safety and medical care. It’s their second rescue this week and tenth of the year—proof that even in paradise, help is just a call away.

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A Haitian pastor, Molis Augustave, was pulled off a deportation flight at the last minute—just days after his green card petition was approved. Arrested in Pennsylvania following the loss of his Temporary Protected Status, he’s now in ICE custody while advocates fight to ensure his asylum denial doesn’t derail his path to citizenship, warning of racial profiling and urging a fair review before he’s separated from his family again.

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A woman in Nampa faces a $2 million bond after a deadly crash that killed a 19-year-old mom and her newborn — charges now include two counts of aggravated vehicular manslaughter and one of child injury. Her lawyer seeks a lower bail, citing her clean record and family ties, while prosecutors present new evidence: phone searches for inhalants, claims of marijuana use, and the substance found in her car. The preliminary hearing is delayed until October 16th as both sides gather more evidence.

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