AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Howe Idaho. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/howe-id 144 69 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/howe-id https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:45:56 -0600 OPINION By Shortchanging Veterans Homes, Biden’s VA Has Failed Our Veterans By Governor Brad Little U.S. Senator Mike Crapo U.S. Senator Jim https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/opinion-by-shortchanging-veterans-homes-bidens-va-has-failed-our-veterans-31658227-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/opinion-by-shortchanging-veterans-homes-bidens-va-has-failed-our-veterans-31658227-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Boise, ID - Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Ross Pittman as District Judge to the First Judicial District. Pittman is a https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-little-appoints-ross-pittman-to-first-judicial-district-31658228-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-little-appoints-ross-pittman-to-first-judicial-district-31658228-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Boise, ID - Two teams of Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers headed out today on a three-week deployment to help the State of Texas secure the https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/state-police-troopers-deploy-to-texas-to-boost-border-security-efforts-31658231-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/state-police-troopers-deploy-to-texas-to-boost-border-security-efforts-31658231-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners from across the political https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-little-applauds-historic-investments-in-schools-workforce-training-during-2024-legislative-session-31658236-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-little-applauds-historic-investments-in-schools-workforce-training-during-2024-legislative-session-31658236-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement in response to racist harassment directed at the University of Utah https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/idaho-democrats-condemn-racist-attacks-during-ncaa-tournament-31658624-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/idaho-democrats-condemn-racist-attacks-during-ncaa-tournament-31658624-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 All Idahoans want to know their families can access health care when they need it. Yet we are living under a dangerous abortion ban that denies https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/a-message-from-the-chair-this-is-no-time-to-sweep-health-care-crisis-under-the-rug-31658625-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/a-message-from-the-chair-this-is-no-time-to-sweep-health-care-crisis-under-the-rug-31658625-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 No child deserves to go hungry. Last week, the Idaho Legislature had the opportunity to move our kids closer to food security and correct a grave https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/a-message-from-the-chair-gop-blocks-food-assistance-for-kids-with-financial-need-31658632-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/a-message-from-the-chair-gop-blocks-food-assistance-for-kids-with-financial-need-31658632-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Libraries play an essential role in our communities. They provide access to information and resources, promote literacy and lifelong learning, and https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/tell-governor-little-protect-idaho-libraries-and-veto-house-bill-710-31658633-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/tell-governor-little-protect-idaho-libraries-and-veto-house-bill-710-31658633-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On Wednesday, April 10, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea will travel to Moscow to host a town hall event with the Latah County Democrats. https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/advisory-idaho-democrats-to-host-town-hall-event-in-moscow-31658634-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/advisory-idaho-democrats-to-host-town-hall-event-in-moscow-31658634-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 We live in perilous times. With the threat of war abroad and a literal invasion taking place on our southern border, we desperately need leaders who https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/call-to-civic-duty-voter-engagement-crucial-in-times-of-uncertainty-31658685-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/call-to-civic-duty-voter-engagement-crucial-in-times-of-uncertainty-31658685-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Let me fill you in on a couple of recent happenings that might not seem connected at first. Earlier this week, the Idaho Senate defeated a bill that https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/power-brokers-want-to-control-our-state-and-our-party-31658686-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/power-brokers-want-to-control-our-state-and-our-party-31658686-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 In response to the rising levels of vitriol in political discourse and the reported terrible events of last week, the Kootenai County Republican https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kootenai-county-republican-central-committee-rejects-supremacy-31658688-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/kootenai-county-republican-central-committee-rejects-supremacy-31658688-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 As the 2024 legislative session comes to a close, I would like to look back on the impact of the Idaho Republican Party on our political process. https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/legislative-wins-and-losses-31658689-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/legislative-wins-and-losses-31658689-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ‘Get Dorothy Moon’ is the battle cry of former chairmen Trent Clark and Tom Luna in their mission to tear down the Republican Party. They https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/delegate-selection-process-explained-31658690-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/delegate-selection-process-explained-31658690-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Boise, ID - Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Representative Sue Chew who passed away Wednesday after her https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/gov-little-issues-halfstaff-flag-directive-in-honor-of-representative-sue-chew-31661074-boise-id.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/gov-little-issues-halfstaff-flag-directive-in-honor-of-representative-sue-chew-31661074-boise-id.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600