Idaho Legislature takes up housing reforms to allow more starter homes and duplexes
Four bills aim to cut regulations and open more land for affordable housing options across the state
Shawnda Huffman Builds High-Performance Team at Tuuti Agency
Idaho, Boise State to Revive Football Rivalry in 2031
Lifestyle
Idaho Superintendent Fights to Maintain Public School Funding Amid Budget Cuts
Debbie Critchfield says consistent funding is crucial for schools to provide quality education.

Boise State IPS Graduate Shares How Online Degree Changed His Life
Rob Libby, a 58-year-old senior systems analyst, completed two degrees and four professional certificates through Boise State's online Interdisciplinary Professional Studies program.
Boise Warns Residents About Aggressive Urban Turkeys
City officials advise residents on how to protect themselves from the unruly birds.
Science
University of Idaho Tracks 35 Years of Idaho Water Perceptions
Survey shows Idahoans value water resources and are willing to take voluntary actions to protect them

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Delayed
50-acre land acquisition still in the works after longer-than-expected timeline
Cloud Seeding Boosts Idaho's Snowpack and Water Supply
Long-running program adds over 1 million acre-feet of water annually to the state's reservoirs
Business
Stoel Rives Recruits Perkins Coie Construction Partner in Boise
Ashley Lane joins the firm's construction and design practice.

Idaho Businesses Adopt ESOP Model to Secure Succession and Reward Employees
About 45 companies in Idaho operate as ESOPs, providing financial benefits to employees and ensuring long-term stability.
Two More Stores at Boise Towne Square Mall Are Closing for Good in 2026
Francesca's and Eddie Bauer are the latest retailers to shutter locations at the Boise mall.
Crime
Idaho Officials Warn of Surge in Jury Duty Scams
Scammers are targeting families across the state with fake claims of missed jury duty and demands for immediate payment.

Death Row Inmate Dies at Idaho Maximum Security Prison
Erick Hall, convicted of two first-degree murders, passed away from natural causes.
Idaho Death Row Prisoner Dies After 21 Years
Erick Hall, convicted of raping and murdering two women in Boise, passed away from natural causes while appeals were pending.
Politics
Judge Denies Idaho Attorney General's Attempt to Dismiss Abortion Lawsuit
Federal judge clears the way for legal challenge to Idaho's near-total abortion ban to go to trial

Idaho Democrats Propose Solutions for $555M Budget Deficit
State party holds press conference to address shortfall
Judge Orders DHS to Provide Detainees in Minnesota Swift Access to Lawyers Before Transfers
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order to ensure immigrants held at Minnesota facility can contact attorneys immediately after being taken into custody.