CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY Deadly Crashes Under InvestigationIdaho State Police are investigating two deadly crashes from early Saturday. In Filer, a 49-year-old Twin Falls man died after his SUV rolled several times. North of Rogerson on Highway 93, a head-on crash between a pickup and semi killed a Hailey man and shut down the highway…

MAGIC VALLEY NEWS IMMIGRATION & LAW ENFORCEMENT ICE Agreements Bill Advances An Idaho House committee has advanced a bill requiring all local law enforcement agencies to apply for agreements with ICE. Supporters say it enforces immigration law, while sheriffs and police chiefs call it an unfunded mandate and an overreach. “Brown Face” Backlash Idaho lawmakers…

EDUCATION & BUDGET WATCH K–12 Funding PressureSome Idaho school leaders say they’re preparing budget cuts if lawmakers keep K-12 funding flat next year. Even though schools are exempt from statewide reductions, rising costs for insurance, utilities, and supplies mean the budget still amounts to a cut for many districts. Courthouse Carry CostsTwin Falls County Sheriff…