Gem State

Were these 10,600 some of the Gem State’s last Democrats fleeing for more liberal pastures?

We also explored alternatives to hydropower, including a controversial plan for the Gem State’s biggest wind farm.

To prevent residents from circumventing Idaho’s near-total abortion ban by obtaining care in neighboring states, lawmakers in the Gem State introduced the “abortion-trafficking” bill in February.

Because liquor cannot be sold in gas stations in Idaho, the drink sold in the Gem State is made with malt, not distilled spirits.

Idaho, also known as the “Gem State,” is rich in gems and minerals, which may surprise some people.