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Idaho Doesn’t Really Care About Fantasy Football, Data Finds
If you enjoy Fantasy Football and haven't had your 2024-25 draft yet, it's probably looming. Nationwide data appears to suggest that Idaho is among those states that for the most part don't really enjoy participating in the worldwide craze that is managing a pretend football team. My Fantasy Football draft...
Idaho’s Wapiti Fire surpasses 70,000 acres; containment at 0%
STANLEY (Idaho Capital Sun) — Firefighters have been working through the night to protect homes as Idaho’s Wapiti Fire increased to more than 70,000 acres burned and containment was still estimated at 0%, fire officials said Tuesday. The Wapiti Fire was started by lighting on July 24 near...
Idaho clears trees on panhandle highways
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) spent more than 3,000 hours clearing hazard trees from more than 12 miles of highways in the panhandle this summer. Crews addressed three miles of State Highway 97, approximately four miles of State Highway 54 between Athol and Farragut State Park, five miles of State Highway 5 near Heyburn State […] The post Idaho clears trees on panhandle highways appeared first on Transportation Today.
Caldwell Residents Demand Removal of Disruptive Parking Meters
Some cities have major problems like crime, traffic, and other enormous issues that cause most people to leave the big city rat race and move to Idaho. Other folks in Idaho are so tired of the traffic and other hassles that they leave the Treasure Valley and move to more remote parts of the state.
SEASON OPENER: Badgers set groundwork for season at River Run
POST FALLS — Kylie Calderone took seventh in the freshman and sophomore girls race with a time of 14:42.8 at the Post Falls River Run the season-opening meet held Saturday at Kiwanis Park. The two-mile course sets the groundwork for what should be an exciting season for Bonners Ferry....
SEASON OPENER: Volleyball goes 1-3 against Cougars
BONNERS FERRY — Badger volleyball fell to Stillwater Christian (2-0) from Kalispell, Mont., 3-1 for the season opener on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Badgers stuck with the Cougars in the first set, as sophomore outside hitter Taren Bateman landed two kills in a row off spikes, as the Bagers led 24-22.
GoFundMe for local family after house fire
The community is coming together to help a young family whose home was damaged in an Aug. 22 fire. Fire officials have said the fire appears to have been caused by a malfunctioning microwave outlet. The community is coming together to support Delwyn, Twyla Freed and their two young daughters...
Kimberly boys soccer improves to 3-0 on season; Wednesday Idaho prep scores
KIMBERLY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Kimberly boys soccer team (3-0) hosted the Declo Hornets (0-2) on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon for soccer. After multiple attempts, senior forward Manual “Manny” Hernandez would score and put the Bulldogs on top with a 1-0 lead. Kimberly added to its lead...
Twin Falls girls take first in Wood River Golf invite
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Multiple teams competed in the Wood River Golf Invite on Wednesday where the Twin Falls girls team came away with 1st. The Bruins finished at the top while Canyon Ridge finished 2nd and Jerome 3rd. On the boy’s side, Mountain Home claimed first while...
Evacuations lifted for Cave Bay area near Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — All evacuations have been lifted for the Cave Bay area related to the Mowry fire near the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation. According to Kootenai County Emergency Management, evacuations were lifted around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. According to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL),...
Idaho Falls High School Principal Christopher Powell named Idaho principal of the year
Idaho Falls High School Principal Christopher Powell has been named as principal of the year by the Idaho Association of Secondary School Principals. Powell said it was deeply humbling to even be nominated and just goes to show how well everyone is working together at the school. “It’s recognition for our students, our parents, our teachers, our counselors, our district office,” Powell said. “Because if you don’t have all of...
FOOD, FRIENDS AND FUN: Eastern Idaho State Fair begins Friday
BLACKFOOT — Residents of Eastern Idaho and beyond will soon be able to bask under the neon glow of brightly colored carnival rides, indulge in kooky cuisine and share in raucous fun with their friends as the Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off on Friday. Last year’s fair saw attendance reach 250,000 visitors over the nine days, further cementing the annual affair as one of the premier events in Idaho. ...
The Treasure Valley Is Home To One Of America’s Deadliest Roads
There is a lot to be said about Boise drivers. There have been plenty of jokes about how bad we drive. At least one camp believes the roads were perfectly safe until the Californians showed up and another thinks our roads are the problem. Could our roads be better? Sure....
Prep preview: Borah hopes to finish fierce after early roar last fall
BOISE, Idaho — It was the tale of two seasons for the Borah High School football team in 2023. The Lions dominated in their first four games, starting undefeated with wins over in-town rivals Capital and Timberline. But Borah ultimately lost its last five regular season games, including a double-overtime defeat to rival Boise on homecoming and senior night.
CDC survey finds schools can play important role in youth mental health crisis
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (KOMO) — Schools across the country have reopened for the new academic year.For students, this is more than the start of class. It's also a return to a mental health support system. Students at a Washington school district returned this weekexcitement and apprehension. KOMO spoke with students...
Boise Baroque Orchestra wraps up summer music festival
This weekend the Boise Baroque Orchestra will be performing their last concert of the summer. Wrapping up their four-week festival with an evening of music you won't want to miss. Robert Franz, artistic director of the orchestra, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the upcoming event.
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