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Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
Idahoans Moving to California Are in For a Rude Awakening
Every day, Idahoans are witnessing a mass exodus from the once-golden state of California. Many of these newcomers share harrowing stories, describing a deteriorating government and a criminal justice system that instills fear. Criminals seem to operate with impunity, often released swiftly after arrest, posing a threat to others. This...
Three Good Things People Bring From California To Idaho
People in California have discovered that Idaho is great. And can you blame them? We really can't. The scenery is #1, no cap. The people here are welcoming and friendly. And finally, the food here in Idaho is really, really good. Well, mostly. Anyways, people are moving from California to...
‘All My Children’ Star Esta TerBlanche Dead at 51
Esta TerBlanche, who played the character of Gillian Andrassy on All My Children from 1997 to 2001, died on Thursday (July 18.) She was 51 years old. TerBlanche's publicist Lisa Rodrigo confirmed her death with a Facebook post. "It is with a heavy heart that my friend and client Esta Terblanche passed away Thursday of natural causes," she writes. "An autopsy report is pending."
Watch Patrick + Brittany Mahomes’ Creative Gender Reveal
Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany aren't new to the parenting game, but their gender reveal party for their upcoming third baby had a fun, creative twist. The Mahomes incorporated their two older kids -- three-year-old daughter Sterling Skye and 20-month-old son Patrick "Bronze" -- into the big reveal by asking Sterling to play a special game of Tic-tac-toe.
Big Changes Are Coming to Olive Garden and Idahoans Aren’t Happy
Growing up, was there a restaurant that your family celebrated every occasion at? It didn’t matter if it was birthdays, anniversaries or holidays, you knew what restaurant you were looking forward to. Apparently Olive Garden’s old “when you’re here, you’re family” slogan really resonated with our parents because the...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Idahoan Needs to See
Are you a creature of habit? Some of us just function better when we stick to a routine as closely as possible. Unfortunately, your daily routine can make you a target for a serious crime that the FBI has nicknamed “jugging.”. The FBI recently said that they and their...
9 Movies About Idaho California Transplants Need To Watch ASAP
Moving from California to Idaho is sort of like trading a surfboard for a snowboard. To say the least, it's a bit of a culture shock. And in 2023, the Census Bureau shared the revelation that 31% of the Gem State's population between 2017 and 2021 came from the Golden State. But whether you're from California or any place, one fun way to get acclimated to Idaho living is to binge on movies, TV shows, and even documentaries about the Gem State.
Watch Luke Combs Shotgun a Beer With the ‘Twisters’ Cast [Video]
Luke Combs celebrated the Twisters movie release the best way he knows how on Friday night (July 19.) During a stadium tour stop in New Jersey, the singer paused the show to shotgun a beer onstage: A fairly common occurrence for Combs, but this time, there was a twist -- three of them, to be exact.
Carrie Underwood Soaks Up the Sun in Hawaii [Photos]
Over the weekend, Carrie Underwood played her first-ever shows in Hawaii -- and she made sure to have some fun in the sun while she was in town. The singer shared several social media snaps featuring herself and her band frolicking by the water during their downtime. The crew rocked matching Hawaiian shirts and posed for beachside photos: They even made a human pyramid in one shot.
Breach of Trust: USPS Shared Customer Data With Big Tech Companies
It's been quite the week for the technology world, with the major shutdown of many worldwide airlines, banks and postal services due to a bad update by Crowdstrike. Now, there's even more bad news for U.S. citizens, as the USPS just admitted to a major breach of trust. USPS Shared...
Why Adorable Daughter Indy Was the Real Star of Rory Feek’s Wedding [Watch]
Rory Feek made headlines when he married again, eight years after the death of his wife and singing partner, Joey Feek. But he admits that his 10-year-old daughter with Joey, Indy Feek, was the real star of the show at the beautiful wedding. Joey Feek died in March of 2016...
Idaho’s Dangerous Scorching Temperatures Continue
Remember when our June temperatures were unseasonably low? Do you remember when it was raining? It's been years since we've had a break from temperatures that aren't in the triple digits. The last time we had a summer like this was several years ago. Unlike other parts of the country,...
See Inside Country Stars’ Most Charming Homes — No. 4 Is Breathtaking! [Pictures]
It's no secret that some country stars choose to really live it up after they achieve success, building staggeringly huge and expensive homes to rival anything a Hollywood movie star would dream of living in. But some country singers keep it unpretentious, opting instead for the simple life in charming homes that are more in line with good old country values.
Ingrid Andress Scores Streaming Surge After National Anthem Debacle
Ingrid Andress has been in the news in a negative way for most of the week after a disastrous rendition of the national anthem went viral, but there is some good news for the country singer. Billboard reports that Andress scored her biggest streaming numbers in nearly two years in the wake of the unfortunate performance.
8 Foods Idaho, California, & Washington People Ruin In The Fridge
We’ve all been there, haven't we? At some point, while we're putting groceries away, stocking our fridges feels more like a game of Tetris. Produce, condiments, prepared meals—it's like they're MMA fighters duking it out for prime real estate in the cooler. But here's the kicker: some of...
Amazing Idaho Diner Dubbed One of America’s Top Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Foodie television shows that people all over America love keep discovering some of Idaho’s best kept secrets! Man v. Food, Bar Rescue and most recently, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Whenever Food Network’s favorite bleach blonde, spikey-haired host makes his way to the Gem State, good news travels fast. Guy...
Idaho Deseret Industries Stores Will Never Accept These 17 Items
We’re willing to bet that almost every home in Idaho has at the very least a “junk drawer.” Some of us have reached the point where that junk drawer has expanded to a “junk closet” or even “junk room” where stuff you don’t know what to do with goes to die.
Boise’s Kellen Moore Prepares For Super Bowl Run
It's not easy to be a coach or a player in the NFL. For every fan favorite who becomes an iconic member of a franchise, there are others who must travel from town to town, team to team, hoping to find the right spot. Boise's Kellen Moore has come a...
Idaho Inmate That Fled Boise Hospital Sentenced to Life in Prison
Armed, dangerous, and on the run. Not something we hear often in Boise--but police had to work overtime, statewide, to track down two wanted suspects after a prison break early the morning of Wednesday, March 20th. The story was like something you would see in a movie or crime series--a...
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