Little's opponents question nuclear deal + Community fund helps farmworkers fight heat, smoke

By Christina Lords | Editor-in-Chief

Idahoans participate in a 2019 Idaho National Laboratory open house. (Photo courtesy of the Idaho National Laboratory)

ELECTION 2026

Little’s challengers in Idaho gubernatorial race express concern over nuclear innovation campus deal

By Clark Corbin

Three of Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s opponents in the 2026 general election say they have concerns with Little’s proposed partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy to bring a new nuclear lifecycle innovation campus to Idaho.

Democrat Terri Pickens, independent John Stegner and a Constitution Party candidate who legally changed his name from Marvin Richardson to Pro-Life all said this week they have deep concerns about the agreement’s requirement to accept and store spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste in Idaho.

Farmworkers form a line behind a white SUV, awaiting a supply distribution by the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils on July 31, 2026. (Photo by Valentin Termite/Idaho Capital Sun)

AGRICULTURE

Idaho community fund helps farmworkers fight heat, wildfire smoke

By Valentin Termite

The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils channels aid through the JJ Saldaña Heat and Smoke fund, a community-based program that collects donations, supplies and other items for distribution to farmworkers exposed to smoke and heat.

MORE IDAHO NEWS FROM US

New websites announced for Idaho’s seven judicial districts | Valentin Termite

MORE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL NEWS FROM US

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Trump press secretary Leavitt to leave White House | Ashley Murray

ICYMI

Shining a light on other Idaho politics reporting

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BoiseDev: ‘Extremely surprised’: Boise P&Z puts halt to Eckert Bridge replacement
Bonner County Daily Bee: Ponderay discusses possible data center ban
Coeur d’Alene Press: Post Falls considering property tax hike
Idaho State Journal: Pocatello City Council to weigh Flock camera policies amid growing controversy
Moscow-Pullman Daily News: University of Idaho eyes three new buildings on Moscow campus

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