Idaho Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.6% in December
Labor force grows by over 1,600 workers as professional and technical services lead job gains
Cloud Seeding Boosts Idaho's Snowpack and Water Supply
Idaho Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Fine Boise for Flying LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
Lifestyle
North Star Kitchen & Bath Remodels Highlights Top 2026 Kitchen Remodeling Trends for Boise Homeowners
Warm minimalism, smart layouts, and tech-ready features are shaping kitchen design in the Treasure Valley this year.

Idaho Seeks Community Groups to Sponsor Summer Meal Programs for Kids
The state is looking for organizations to provide free meals and snacks to children during the summer months.
Idaho Seeks Federal Education Flexibility
State superintendent outlines plan to reduce administrative burdens through federal waivers
Crime
North Idaho Woman Sentenced in Medicaid Fraud Case
Tracy Hofius ordered to pay $154,119 in restitution and serve probation for defrauding Idaho's Medicaid program.

Idaho dad sentenced to life for killing 18-year-old daughter
Delbert Cornish pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges in the death of his daughter Onyx
Idaho Bill Aims to Expand Child Enticement Penalties
Proposed legislation would extend criminal penalties to victims aged 16 and 17
Politics
New Bill Proposes 30-Day Public Comment Period for Idaho Hunting Seasons
The legislation would require the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to solicit public feedback before setting hunting and fishing seasons.

Protests Over ICE Presence Divide Idaho
Demonstrations in Boise and Caldwell expose tensions over federal immigration enforcement in the state
Idaho Senator Proposes Bill to Eliminate Voter Affidavit as Acceptable ID at Polls
The bill aims to repeal the option to use a signed affidavit to prove identity as an alternative to photo ID.
Sports
Skier dies after apparent accident on Bald Mountain
Sun Valley Resort confirms fatality on popular ski slope

Arkansas QB Taylen Green Impresses at Senior Bowl, Draft Stock Surging
The intriguing quarterback prospect has been a standout at Senior Bowl practices, boosting his chances of being a high draft pick.
Boise Curling Club Offers Learn-to-Curl Sessions During Olympics
Try your hand at the Olympic sport of curling at Idaho Ice World this winter.