Fire Extinguished at Boise State Engineering Building
No injuries reported as campus evacuated and fire crews responded
West Ada School District Plans New Career Tech Center
Idaho Bill Threatens Local Anti-Discrimination Protections
Business
Idaho Commercial Real Estate Deals Highlight Renewals and New Leases
Five Guys, Evergreen Prosthetics, and other businesses renew leases or sign new deals across the Gem State

Boise-based Innovative Air acquired by Meriton
Meriton expands in Pacific Northwest with purchase of HVAC equipment and controls company
Boise Mayor Names Andrea Cantor as Economic Development Director
Cantor succeeds former director Sean Keithly, bringing experience in land use, planning, and community development initiatives.
Politics
Campaign to Legalize Medical Cannabis in Idaho Reaches 45,000 Signatures
Supporters aim to qualify measure for November 2026 ballot

Idaho House committee advances bill to align with federal 'Big, Beautiful' tax cuts
The bill would conform Idaho's tax code to the federal changes, but concerns linger over its $155 million impact on the state budget.
Idahoans Grow More Pessimistic About State's Economic Future
New survey shows shift toward economic uncertainty, despite continued optimism about state's overall direction
Crime
Idaho Updates Crime Victim Services Dashboard With New Data
Report shows increase in victims served despite drop in federal funding

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
Lifestyle
Idaho Opens Second Nonresident Deer, Elk Drawing
Hunters who missed the first round have another chance at tags starting February 5.

Boise Launches New Utility Payment System
City residents must create new accounts to pay bills online or by phone.
Jerry Walter Redmon, Longtime Idaho Prison Official, Dies at 83
Redmon, who enjoyed woodworking in retirement, passed away in Portales, New Mexico.
Sports
Nevada's Furious Comeback Falls Short in OT Loss at Boise State
Wolf Pack battle back from 20-point deficit but Broncos prevail 91-87 in extra period

Josh Gatete cleared to return for Boise State game
College basketball player back from undisclosed injury
Nasir Meyer ruled out for Tuesday's game
College basketball player in concussion protocols