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ISU legend Natalie Doma inducted into Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame
When her college career ended for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, Natalie Doma was the Big Sky Conference all-time leader in both points scored (2,296) and rebounds (1,174) − an incredible achievement. Doma had already been inducted into the Idaho State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. But this past weekend at the Big Sky Conference “Kickoff Weekend” in Spokane, she was awarded another singular honor − being inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame. ...
Street fair returns to downtown Blackfoot streets on Saturday
Once again, South Broadway Street from Bridge to Pacific streets will be closed to traffic as pedestrians stroll the streets at Blackfoot’s second downtown fair this weekend. Sponsored by the Greater Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce, the street fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m.on Saturday. There will be booths to explore for local services and education, including the College of Massage Therapy, the Awareness Center for Counseling, Red...
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Snodgrass named 2025 Visual Arts Fellow by the Idaho Commission on the Arts
Astri Snodgrass, an associate professor in the Department of Art, Design and Visual Studies, has been awarded a Fellowship in Visual Arts by the Idaho Commission on the Arts for 2025. The award recognizes Snodgrass for her commitment to the visual arts and her engagement with contemporary practices. It includes a $5,000 prize to facilitate her future work.
Anheuser-Busch celebrates Idaho barley growers, commitment to quality
On Tuesday, July 9, Idaho Falls welcomed farmers, community members, and the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales for this year’s Anheuser-Busch Barley Grower Day event. The gathering highlighted the brewer’s longstanding, intergenerational partnerships with Idaho barley growers and celebrated the impact of their contributions on both Anheuser-Busch's business and the local economy. The event also showcased the brewer’s efforts to strengthen U.S. agriculture through research and innovation.
Devastating Fire Photos Hours from Boise
Although the triple-digit temperatures may have left our area for a while, the effects of the Durkee Fire, one of the largest in the country, continue to impact the lives of Idahoans and Oregonians. Several farmers, ranchers, and homeowners have lost their homes, stocks, and businesses. . Several resources from...
Wildfires Update-Juliaetta Remains Evacuated-River Fire Closes US12
An incident management team has been called in to lead the firefighting effort for a complex of blazes in Southern Latah and Northern Nez Perce Counties. The fires were sparked during Wednesday’s thunderstorm. Two major fires are burning between Juliaetta in the Potlatch River Canyon in Latah County and Myrtle in the Clearwater River Canyon in Nez Perce County. The 2,000 acre Gwen Fire South of Juliaetta has forced to the sheriff’s office to order a mandatory evacuation of that community. The 2,000 acre River Fire is burning nearby in Nez Perce County. Structures have been destroyed but officials have stated how many or what types of buildings have been lost. The fires have closed State Highway 3 South of Juliaetta and U.S. Highway 12 between U.S. Highway 95 and the Orofino area.
Beat Boise’s Heat Indoors With Idaho’s Fastest Growing Trendy Sport
Boise is one of those places where when it’s cold it’s really cold and when it’s hot it’s really hot and over the past few weeks Boise residents have been working with the “really hot” stage of summer. It could be a struggle to be outside in the heat for more than 10 minutes at a time which is upsetting for many people considering it’s not as easy to stay active when it’s over 100 degrees outside.
University credits Unbridled campaign with third consecutive record-setting philanthropic fiscal year
For the third consecutive year, Boise State University broke its philanthropic record in fiscal year 2024, with giving totaling $61.3 million from 28,146 individual donors. “We are incredibly excited to announce the success that our Unbridled campaign has already achieved, and we are grateful to the thousands of donors who have shown their support for Boise State University students, faculty, programs and athletics! These gifts positively impact individuals, often changing their lives for the better, and they also profoundly impact Idaho and our broader world,” said Dr. Marlene Tromp, Boise State president.
Twin Falls Police Department Unveils New Crime Mapping Software
Twin Falls Police Department Unveils New Crime Mapping Software. The Twin Falls Police Department (TFPD) has launched a new crime mapping software accessible to the public, providing a valuable tool for residents to stay informed about criminal activity in the area. The software visually represents crime reports across the city, with icons indicating different categories of crime. This new resource offers a comprehensive view of crime patterns, helping you understand where certain types of incidents are more prevalent. (Link to the map is below.)
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
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