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2.19.2026 – Iran Tensions, Digital IDs, and voter integrity">2.19.2026 – Iran Tensions, Digital IDs, and voter integrity
Neal Larson and Julie Mason kicked off their show covering a broad spectrum of topics, from local politics to global affairs. They began by discussing the Kansas Senate overriding Governor Laura Kelly’s veto and CNN’s concerning midterm predictions showing governorships tilting Republican. A significant portion of the conversation revolved around President Trump’s “Board of Peace” meeting, which spurred a deep dive into escalating US-Iran tensions, the military buildup in the Middle East, and the hosts’ speculations on potential US military action in Iran, touching on constitutional aspects and the contentious role of Israel in US foreign policy.
The hosts debated Senator Brian Lenny’s updated voter affidavit bill, which aims to strengthen ID requirements at the polls, leading into a broader discussion on the pros and cons of mobile driver’s licenses, with listeners texting in their varied opinions on privacy, security, government overreach, and accessibility. The episode also featured a fun segment announcing a Valentine’s Day contest winner, a discussion about the reliability of Starlink internet, and a brief mention of a stolen ambulance incident in Boise, wrapping up with a jab at Utah’s recent fuel dispute.
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**Highlight List:**
* **Geopolitical Focus:** Deep dive into US-Iran tensions, military buildup in the Middle East, and the ethical/constitutional debates surrounding potential intervention.
* **Local Legislation & Technology:** Discussion on Idaho’s voter ID bill and the contentious but intriguing concept of mobile driver’s licenses, including listener feedback on privacy and convenience.
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Nevada man sentenced to 17 years for eastern Idaho drug trafficking">Nevada man sentenced to 17 years for eastern Idaho drug trafficking
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A 45-year-old Nevada man will spend more than 17 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that funneled methamphetamine and fentanyl into Eastern Idaho.
U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced Franklin Ryan, of Sparks, Nevada, to 210 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.
According to court documents, Ryan sold large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in eastern Idaho between March and September of 2024.
On August 26, 2025, Ryan pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Four other defendants charged as co-conspirators still face pending litigation.
The investigation into Ryan’s drug operation involved a coordinated effort between the FBI, ISP, and the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. U.S. Attorney Davis, who announced the sentencing, praised the interagency cooperation and the work of Assistant U.S. Attorney Blythe McLane in securing the conviction.
Dry winter leaves Idaho landscapers shoveling for profits">Dry winter leaves Idaho landscapers shoveling for profits
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Many Idaho landscapers depend on snow to keep business going, and this winter has made that challenging. Idahoans are used to seeing snowplows at every corner of the street, but this year, they have become a rare sight.
“Really slow. Obviously, we would like more snow than what we’ve gotten,” said Dustin Inglett, Irrigation Maintenance Manager for T&T Lawn Services.
More snow means more work, but less snow means less to take to the bank.
“Our service time for landscape construction and maintenance is a shorter season. And a lot of your landscaping companies rely on snow plowing to bring in, you know, 20, 30, maybe 40% of their income,” said Casey Price, Landscape Design Build Manager for T&T Lawn Services.
This lack of snow is also bringing concern for the future.
“Growing up in agriculture, it’s always important to have water for your crops. We got to refill the aquifer, and hopefully we got enough still in the mountains to bring us along through the summertime,” said Price.
“It’s obviously even more important for the farmers, and where I’m an irrigation technician. Water is my job. So water conservation also plays a big factor in my day-to-day summer activities. And if we don’t have much to begin with, then that makes my job harder,” said Inglett.
These past few days of snow have been vital to the snowplow industry, and they hope it keeps on coming.
“Hopefully we get a bunch here in the next, next a little while, and we at least have a wet spring so that we can have enough moisture for the summer,” said Price.