Business
Lamb Weston Names New Executive Chair and Finance Chief
The french-fry maker continues efforts to accelerate growth and increase shareholder value.
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
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
Health
WinCo Foods Recalls Deli Margherita Pizzas Due to Metal Contamination
The recall affects certain lots of the company's Deli Margherita Pizza with slow roasted diced tomatoes sold between September and December 2025.
WinCo Foods Recalls Margherita Pizzas Across 10 States Due to Metal Fragments
The recall covers thousands of cases of refrigerated pizzas sold in Arizona, California, Idaho, and other states.
Idaho Medical Cannabis Act Nears Ballot Qualification
Advocacy group collects over 45,000 signatures to put measure before voters in 2026
Lifestyle
West Ada School District Plans New Career Tech Center
The district purchased a 70,000-square-foot warehouse to convert into a new career and technical education facility.
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.
Politics
Idaho Teacher Sues State Over 'Everyone Is Welcome Here' Poster Ban
Sarah Inama files lawsuit after being told to remove inclusive signs from her classroom.
Idaho House Approves Bill to Conform to Nearly All 'Big Beautiful' Tax Cuts
The bill would adopt most of the tax cuts in the federal 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', raising concerns over budget impacts.
Idaho Lawmakers Weigh Additional Budget Cuts, Raising Concerns
State budget chief warns cuts could lead to 'structural damage' in government programs and services
