Hunter Funk

5 days ago | krem.com | Hunter Funk

BURLEY, Idaho — It’s a bill that continues to get more complicated. As you may recall, Senate Bill 1329 became law last year, having been passed quickly through the Idaho Legislature. It was intended to amend Idaho’s Parental Rights Act by preventing medical providers from performing medical procedures on minors without their parents’ consent. At the time, it was known as a “simple bill.” When it passed, becoming law on July 1, 2024, it was hailed as a win for parents.

5 days ago | ktvb.com | Hunter Funk

BURLEY, Idaho — It’s a bill that continues to get more complicated. As you may recall, Senate Bill 1329 became law last year, having been passed quickly through the Idaho Legislature. It was intended to amend Idaho’s Parental Rights Act by preventing medical providers from performing medical procedures on minors without their parents’ consent. Now, some said Idaho’s “parental rights” law protects the wrong people. Critics argue the law may be doing more harm than good.

1 week ago | krem.com | Hunter Funk

CALDWELL, Idaho — In Caldwell, a cemetery has become more than a resting place, but now a portal to the past. Thanks to one man's vision, people can hear the stories of those who shaped the region, and the history comes to life among the headstones at the Canyon Hill Cemetery in Caldwell, which overlooks the Boise River. It's a place of quiet reflection, making it a good spot for people like Any McCluskey to wander.

1 week ago | ktvb.com | Hunter Funk

CALDWELL, Idaho — In Caldwell, a cemetery has become more than a resting place, but now a portal to the past. Thanks to one man's vision, people can hear the stories of those who shaped the region, and the history comes to life among the headstones at the Canyon Hill Cemetery in Caldwell, which overlooks the Boise River. It's a place of quiet reflection, making it a good spot for people like Any McCluskey to wander.

1 week ago | krem.com | Hunter Funk

HAMMETT, Idaho — Idaho’s iconic potatoes are facing a decline in demand, leading to fewer acres planted across the state and forcing local farmers to adapt. Nick Blanksma, whose family has farmed in southern Idaho for nearly four decades, said his operation is feeling the pinch. “My family’s been in this area for the last 38 to 40 years,” Blanksma said. “We grow beans, alfalfa, wheat and potatoes.