Carmen
Escaped Idaho inmate accomplice sentencedKREM26 hours ago
Dust storm causes chain-reaction crashes involving more than 60 vehicles on Idaho highwayIdaho State Journal13 hours ago
Coroner identifies teenager who died in spud trucks crasheastidahonews.com1 day ago
‘Internet for All’ approved in IdahoKIFI Local News 81 day ago
LATEST NEWS
Dust storm causes chain-reaction crashes involving more than 60 vehicles on Idaho highway
On Friday, October 4th, 2024, at approximately 2:23 pm, Idaho State Police responded to the reports of multiple crashes on US Highway 95 near milepost 322, south of Genesse, Idaho. Upon arrival, it was discovered more than 60 vehicles piled up and blocking the southbound Highway from milepost 321.5 to 322. Strong winds with dust created hazardous road conditions and low visibility. Multiple injuries from various crashes were reported. ...
America’s Most Hated Grocery Store Has 26 Locations in Idaho
When it comes to grocery stores, Idaho is in a really unique position. If you scroll through Stacker’s list of the biggest retailers in America, 14 of them are stores where you could buy enough food to feed your family for the week. Idaho’s one of two states that...
Cut off firefighters in Red Rock Fire are safe
Several firefighters trapped in the Red Rock Fire are safe. There is a contingency plan to get them out. Wind gusts over 60 miles per hour caused the Red Rock and Black Eagle Fires to merge and the size is now at an estimated 50,000 acres.
Another Big Change Could Be Coming to Idaho’s Star Card
If it seems like the Idaho Star Card has been in the headlines for years, it’s because it has. The REAL ID act which led to the creation of that particular ID card was originally introduced in 2005. The Idaho Transportation Department explains that the legislation was the result...
You could be missing money | Idaho State Treasurer's Office holding over $6 million in unclaimed money
SANDPOINT, Idaho — More than $6.3 million is waiting to be claimed. Forgotten after bank accounts went dormant or checks put aside for safe-keeping and then lost, Bonner County residents have some serious money sitting in the custody of the Idaho State Treasurer's Office. Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth and staff are on a tour of the state determined to reunite as many people as possible with their lost funds.
Idaho Game Warden’s Body Never Found In State’s Oldest Cold Case
One of Idaho's oldest cold cases may have finally been solved even though a body has never been found. The case of a game warden who went missing in the line of duty southeast of Sandpoint in 1934 has baffled local police for over 90 years, but they may finally have some answers.
6 Things to Do to Winterize Your Home in Idaho Before the Cold Arrives
The fall in Idaho has been abnormally warm this year, but residents are enjoying it as the weather ping-pongs back and forth between a warm summer-like day and a chilly fall-like day. Despite the warm beginning to the season, most Idahoans know that all good things come to an end, and before the Gem State knows it, the days of sun and warmth will be a thing of the past, and the long cold winter will begin. With so many nice days, most residents want to get out and enjoy the weather and have fun, but perhaps they should be using it to prepare for winter. Some things must be done before the cold, and if you wait too long, you'll pay the price. Here is what needs to be done before the cold weather arrives in the Magic Valley.
Idaho State Police arrests driver for DUI, meth, and firearm possession
Just after midnight on October 4th, a routine traffic stop on Interstate 15 resulted in a significant drug seizure. While patrolling, an Idaho State Police (ISP) trooper stopped a 46-year-old male driver for traveling 69 mph in a 65-mph zone at milepost 122 in Bonneville County.
Idaho Can Stop Panicking About Toilet Paper Now
Over the past few days, social media posts have highlighted a noticeable lack of toilet paper on Idaho store shelves, with reports of empty sections in grocery stores and department stores and even empty pallets at Costco where their popular Kirkland brand is usually stocked. What’s Causing the Toilet Paper...
Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum
KENDRICK, Idaho (AP) — Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American candidate to “go back where you came from.” Republican Sen. Dan Foreman left the event early after the outburst and later denied making any racist […]
Clues Sought in Island Park Grizzly Bear Killing
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking for the public’s assistance in an investigation regarding the shooting of an adult female grizzly bear. The incident occurred on September 2, 2024, in Clark County, near Lower Shotgun Road in the Willow Creek drainage, west of Island Park Reservoir.
Idaho Isn’t Ready for a Mass Distaster
If the people of North Carolina left the country, renounced citizenship, and crossed the border into Texas, they would get a better deal. If I recall, illegal invaders get a 5,000-dollar gift card and lodging in a five-star hotel. In contrast, the survivors of Hurricane Helene will get 750 bucks....
Queer Idaho: “This is my home too.”
I grew up queer and closeted in small town Idaho. All through high school, I heard fellow students say horrible things about people like me. A girl in my class was teased because her older brother had come out as gay after graduating and moved to Seattle. The first and only time I tried to explore my sexuality in Idaho, I was cornered in a bathroom a week later by an older girl on my basketball team and asked aggressively, “Are you a lesbian?” I told her the truth: no, I wasn’t. But I was bisexual, and it wasn’t until I moved to Washington for college that I felt safe enough to come out and explore my identity.
Work underway to repair Highway 30 overpass near Fish Creek Summit
The Idaho Transportation Department has started making repairs to the U.S. Highway 30 overpass near Fish Creek Summit. Justin Smith, communications director for the Idaho Transportation Department, said the work began near the end of September and is expected to continue for the next few weeks. "It started on Sept. 24," he said. "It's scheduled to be about a month to do all the work." ...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.