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Stanley area homeowners allowed to return home Saturday
Some people who live in the Homestead, Iron Creek, Crooked Creek, Goat Way and Cow Camp areas near Stanley will be allowed to return home Saturday, Aug. 31 to check on things and get items they need, managers of the Wapiti Fire said. Residents must check in at the emergency...
This ‘vicious’ freshman is set for big Boise State role — even as backup to team’s star
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Boise State fans have become accustomed to seeing the ball clutched tightly next to the No. 2 jersey of running back Ashton Jeanty. But if they blink on Saturday, they might miss that it’s not in the reliable hands of No. 2; instead, No. 26 has possession.
Mother-daughter duo to open thrift shop in Montpelier
MONTPELIER — A local mother-daughter duo have come together to open a new thrift shop that's sure to have something to interest everyone in the community. Kylee Skinner, who owns the shop with her mother, Kellie Wilson, said the name of the shop is Second Time Around Thrifting. Before they had the idea to open, they worked for another thrift shop in town. "That ended up going under," she said....
This Huge Reason Is Why the Boise Area Housing Market Is Back
The housing market in Idaho has been at a stalemate thanks to the end of the pandemic and the rise of interest rates. The Boise area continues to attract thousands of people who want to be Idahoans living their American dream. The housing market was the modern-day version of the gold rush as buyers bought homes sites unseen and without home inspections. 
Pocatello Veterans Day Parade to take place in November
POCATELLO — The Pocatello Veterans Day Parade is set to take place on Nov. 9. According to a news release from the Veterans of the Pocatello American Legion, the parade will be held at Caldwell Park. This year will be the third year the parade has been held. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. It will go through the city of Pocatello and end at Caldwell Park. Grandstand seating...
Local girl wins showmanship awards at Bear Lake County Fair
MONTPELIER — Local girl Sarah Jo Wells received several showmanship awards at the Bear Lake County Fair that took place between Aug. 12 and Aug. 17. Trish Wells, Sarah Jo's mother, said her daughter has been showing lambs since she was 8-years-old. She started doing it competitively about three years ago. "Her goal was to win in showmanship at the Bear Lake County Fair," she said. ...
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to hold groundbreaking for new fire station next week
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the new Fort Hall Fire Station on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 am located at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall. Invited dignitaries will attend the event along with the Fort Hall Business Council, the project team, business partners and community members. “We are looking forward to this momentous occasion and are extremely grateful for Congressman...
Coeur d'Alene Public Libary Board of Trustees names new library director
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Public Library Board of Trustees approved a new library director at their meeting on Thursday. The board approved Elizabeth Westenburg who will officially start her new role on October 7. The library says Westenburg has 20 years of experience in public...
Yotes preparing for first-time opponent in second home game
CALDWELL — One home night game down, one more to go. The Yotes opened the 2024 season last Saturday night with a comfortable win over Lincoln. The primetime atmosphere brought a new energy to Simplot Stadium that they hope will carry over to this Saturday’s contest. This week presents a new kind of challenge for the College of Idaho — facing a team that has never played a down of...
Two West Nile infections reported in Ada and Canyon Counties
ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Central and Southwest District Health report that two Idaho residents have been infected with the West Nile virus; one woman in Canyon County and one man in Ada County. The woman has been identified as being over the age of 60 and was hospitalized by...
Scouting the Vandals: 5 questions, prediction with an Idaho reporter
No. 3 Oregon hosts Idaho on Saturday (4:30 p.m., Big Ten Network) at Autzen Stadium. The Oregonian/OregonLive reached out to Idaho correspondent Peter Harriman for The Spokesman-Review to pose five questions and gain insight into the Vandals. How to watch live stream online: You can watch this game live for...
Kootenai County commissioners approve $131 million budget
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the county’s fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes levying 2% more taxes. Commissioners Leslie Duncan and Bruce Mattare voted in favor of the $131 million budget, while Bill Brooks opposed it. Brooks said the 2% cost of...
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