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Massive Sabrina Carpenter Release Party to Invade Downtown Boise
You've heard the song 'Feather'. You've driven to work, coffee in hand, listening to 'Espresso'. You've certainly caught yourself humming along to 'Please, Please, Please'. It's all a part of the Sabrina Carpenter 'wave' that is taking over pop culture. She's gone from 'up and coming pop star' and former Disney darling to full blown icon in what feels like just a matter of months.
10 ‘Secret Spots’ Burglars Check First When Invading Idaho Homes
Maybe it was all those times that we stuck around for 20/20 following after TGIF was over in the 90s…being a victim of a home invasion continues to be one of our biggest fears. So much so that when we heard something big crash to the floor at 5:30...
Sphen, Half of Adorable Gay Penguin Couple, Dead at 11
A love story that captivated multiple continents has come to a sad end as Sphen the penguin has died at age 11. Sphen was one half of what the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium called "the penguin power couple" along with his partner, Magic. The penguins made their home at the aquarium in recent years.
Boise State’s Path To The College Football Playoff
Perhaps we should make an official list of Boise State's opponents in the upcoming football season. Depending on which preseason service you read, most experts are predicting the team to make the twelve-team college playoff or a significant bowl game. . To be the Group of Five representatives, Boise State...
Cherished Idaho Drive-In Theater Closes for Good This Weekend
When drive-in movie season kicked off this summer, Idaho was lucky enough to still have seven classic drive-in theaters operating around the state. Unfortunately, one of those theaters will not be back next year. In mid-July, the Teton Vu Drive-In in Rexburg broke the news to movie lovers with a...
Discovering Idaho: The Secret Sanctuary For Stars Seeking Seclusion
For most of us, the time for vacation is over. Summer is done, the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is just around the corner and the kids are back in school. We've had our annual citing of the Kardashians visiting North Idaho. The only thing missing is Mark Walberg getting a workout in Sun Valley or McCall. 
How the Feds Are Cracking Down on Shady Online Reviews For Products and Businesses
Remember that time you fell for those great reviews only to receive a piece of junk in the mail?. Or maybe you were tempted by a "diner's" delicious description of a restaurant's food that turned out to be slop. Those misleading reviews may soon be a thing of the past.
Idaho’s Favorite Curse Word Is Lame And We Should Feel Bad
If you had to guess, what would you say is the most popular curse word in the state of Idaho? And no, it's not "Californians." Idaho residents are big fans of one cuss word, but is it really even a cuss word at all?. WordTips put together a map that...
9 Items Banned From The Western Idaho Fair & 1 That’s Not
The final weekend of the Western Idaho Fair is finally upon us, and the weather couldn't be better! With highs in the 70s, you know that this weekend will be the perfect time to enjoy the great fried food and corndogs you've come to expect from the fair every year.
Hunters React To Idaho Fish & Game’s Super Hunt Drawing Results
Idaho Fish & Game's Super Hunt has local hunters crying foul and many felt the drawing was unfair. "The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been selected..." Idaho Fish & Game announced they received a total of 49,125 entries which broke down to 13,737 deer tags, 15,064 for two elk tags, 3,540 for two pronghorn tags, 12,208 or a moose tag, and 4,576 entries for "one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four species."
Party With Your Pup In Nampa This Weekend!
A human being's bond with their dog is truly unlike anything else. Sure, being a parent to actual human beings is rewarding but being a parent to a canine is something completely different. Make time for your pup this weekend!. It's important to bond with your dog(s) as much as...
Incredibly Unique Idaho High School Among the Most Expensive in America
If you’re a parent, you already know first hand from this back to school shopping season that school, in general, is expensive. This year, the USA Today estimates that parents with kids in grades K-12 will spend about $875 on supplies, clothes, shoes and other things their child needs going into the new school year.
Big Wiener Alert: Here’s Where to See It Around Idaho This Week
There are few jingles as fun and as memorable as the 'Oscar Mayer Wiener' song that you learn as a child. The famous lines, all about wishing that one was an Oscar Mayer Wiener. What does it even mean to be an Oscar Mayer Wiener? Who knows. If you've been...
In Defense of People and Stores That Decorate Early for the Holidays
With the news that Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier than ever in 2024, we can expect the usual predictable social media backlash:. "It’s still summer—why?" "Can we at least finish August first?" "Not ready for fall yet!" "Can we get through one season at a...
Accused Idaho Killer Wants Boise Trial
The eventual trial of accused killer Bryan Kohberger took another turn recently with a request by the defense to move the trial out of Latah County. Mr. Kohberger is charged with the murders of four University Idaho students, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The twenty-eight-year-old is...
These Vehicles Anger Idahoans The Most: Do You Drive One?
Driving in Idaho is one of the most challenging experiences and isn't unique to most Americans. However, the situation has gotten worse thanks to Idaho's population growth. Neighborhoods continue to grow, bringing more folks and their small, large, and extra-large vehicles. Do you like driving big vehicles, or do you...
20 Fascinating Photos Showing How Gigantic Zoo Animals Are Weighed
Ever wonder how a zoo knows the exact weight of its elephants or how tall to post a giraffe's feeder?. A zoo in Europe is providing a behind-the-scenes look at how its staff keeps track of the height and weight of its animal residents. Needless to say, they have to...
Surprise! Close To 57% Of Idahoans Are Transplants From Different States
It’s no secret that Idaho has experienced a population boom over the past decade. With the significant influx of new residents, where someone is from has become a hot button issue. The challenges the Boise area and other parts of the state have experienced because of growth are no...
The New Outdoor Attraction We Didn’t Know We Needed In Idaho
People travel from all over the world to experience the Gem State. They fish in our rivers. They boat in our lakes. They hunt in our wilderness. They ski in our mountains. They buy our houses. They eat our potatoes. Once they get a taste of Idaho, the world can't seem to get enough.
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