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This week's report examines the judge's ruling keeping the death penalty as an option for Bryan Kohberger in the Moscow murder trial, plus Lori Daybell receiving additional life sentences in Arizona. We also cover Boise's heated flag controversy following activists replacing the Pride flag with an Appeal to Heaven banner, and Attorney General Labrador's warnings to major corporations about DEI initiatives.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:20 Death Penalty Remains Option in Moscow Murder Trial

https://www.kivitv.com/university-of-idaho-murders/court-releases-rulings-from-kohberger-hearing-ahead-of-upcoming-august-trial 

https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2025/apr/25/judge-maintains-death-penalty-as-possible-punishme/  

03:59 Lori Daybell Faces More Life Sentences After Arizona Conviction

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/04/lori-vallow-daybell-found-guilty-of-conspiracy-to-commit-murder-in-arizona/ 

05:14 WSU Instructor Fired After Assaulting Student Over MAGA Hat

www.imtribune.com

06:50 Labrador, AGs Warn CEOs to Drop DEI or Face Legal Action

https://idahonews.com/news/local/15-attorneys-general-urge-business-roundtable-to-abandon-dei-policies# 

08:36 Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador Ordered Deposed in Whistleblower Lawsuit

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/04/23/idaho-judge-orders-ag-labrador-to-be-deposed-in-whistleblower-lawsuit/ 

09:57 An Appeal To Heaven Flag Showdown at Boise City Hall

https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/activist-replaces-pride-donor-flags-at-city-hall-with-appeal-to-heaven-flag 

11:39 Boise Mayor Refuses to Remove Pride Flag

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/04/boise-mayor-threatens-legal-action-on-idaho-law-that-bans-pride-flag/ 

12:56 Filer Deputy Cleared in Shooting of 17-Year-Old After Stabbings

https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/twin-falls-deputy-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-teen-near-filer/277-f8f3be63-750b-42ba-a52b-c590b217ca95 

14:32 Idaho Power’s Solar Rate Cuts Leave Boise Homeowner in the Red

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/04/11/some-idaho-power-solar-customers-fear-their-investment-wont-break-even-under-rate-change/ 

16:03 Shoshone-Paiute Tribe Plans First Casino Near Mountain Home

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/04/18/shoshone-pauite-tribes-announces-plans-for-casino-between-boise-mountain-home/ 

17:13 Gov. Little Signs Make Forests Healthy Again Act

https://idahonews.com/news/local/governor-little-signs-executive-order-aimed-at-reducing-wildfires-in-idaho# https://www.lmtribune.com/local-news/little-readies-state-for-more-federal-logging-19287017 

19:05 Coeur d’Alene School Trustee Resigns After Drug Arrest

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/apr/22/coeur-dalene-school-board-trustee-arrested-for-dui-drug-paraphernalia/ 

https://cdapress.com/news/2025/apr/25/details-emerge-in-arrest-of-former-cda-school-board-trustee/  

20:43 Idaho Pathologist Dr. Cole’s Malpractice Case Quietly Ends

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/04/18/idaho-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-against-dr-ryan-cole-ends-after-legal-agreement-reached/ 

22:10 Age Discrimination Claims Rock Boise State After Courtroom Defeats

https://idahodispatch.com/bsu-president-marlene-tromp-bsu-and-others-face-another-lawsuit/ 

23:24 9th Circuit District Court Convenes in Moscow for Idaho Appeals

https://www.lmtribune.com/local-news/us-appeals-court-heads-to-ui-19260070 

24:53 Father and Son Taxidermists Face Felony Charges

https://www.kivitv.com/twin-falls/father-son-taxidermists-in-filer-face-criminal-charges-stemming-from-high-profile-poaching-investigation 

26:08 Closing