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Boise State HC Spencer Danielson Pays Touching Homage to Twin Pillars of Support, Including College Football’s Finest
Spencer Danielson is booked as Boise State’s HC until 2029. In his very first year, he proved why he is perfect for the role. His record stands at 15-3 (3-1 in 2023, 12-2 in 2024), and his coaching has also produced a Heisman runner-up in Ashton...

Best Chef in New York Vijay Kumar; Best Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado
Chef Vijaya Kumar proudly holds up is Michelin star rating for his restaurant Semma. PHOTO: Instagram via ANI If you’re looking for the best restaurant in America right now, you’ll want to head to Boulder, Colorado. Frasca Food & Wine, whose...

North Idaho mom raises awareness after son dies from rare disease
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – A North Idaho mother is on a mission to raise awareness about a rare genetic and neurological disorder after her young son's battle with it came to a heartbreaking end. Anjee Wavrick and her husband faced an unimaginable...

Governor Little, Other Idaho Officials React to U.S. Strikes on Iran
By Greg Pruett • June 22, 2025 The United States military, under orders from President Donald Trump, has struck three Iranian nuclear sites. What’s Happening: As the Israel and Iranian war continues, the U.S. has now entered the war by striking at...

Idaho’s Celebrated Event Hits a Dead End: No Insurance, No Show
Idaho Event, Sun Valley Tour de Force Cancellation Could Signal Bigger Challenges Ahead The 2025 Sun Valley Tour de Force has been canceled, and the reason isn’t what fans of this iconic event might expect. It’s not funding. It’s not lack of...

East Nash Grass’ Latest Single “Bend In The Road” Is A Bluegrass Song You Need To Hear
If you like bluegrass, you’ve come to the right place. And if that’s the case, there’s a solid chance you’re already familiar with Nashville’s 5-piece bluegrass outfit East Nash Grass. The award-winning group cut their teeth in the local Nashville...

Mesa ranked as best-run city in Arizona, 11th best in the US
PHOENIX — The East Valley city of Mesa recently ranked as the No. 11 best-run city in the country. A study from WalletHub looked into 148 largest U.S. cities and focused on how well city leaders managed and spent public funds. The quality of...

ICYMI: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper Named to AFPI’s America First Agriculture Commissioners and Secretaries Council
In case you missed it, last week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced the launch of the America First Agriculture Commissioners and Secretaries Council and named Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper as one of the...

Idaho Sens. Risch and Crapo come out against public land-sale provision
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) – Idaho Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo made statements Friday opposing the sale of more than 3 million acres of public land as part of the federal budget reconciliation bill. The Republican senators had not previously...

Coeur d’Alene man elected as new Idaho Fish and Game Commission chair
The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game. COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Fish and Game Commission in May elected Dave Bobbitt of Coeur d’Alene as its new chairman, and he will serve in that role for one year. Bobbitt recently shared...

Best tickets for Miami-Notre Dame 2025 college football game
Opening weekend of the 2025 FBS season features plenty of epic matchups, perhaps none better than Miami vs. Notre Dame on Sunday evening. The Hurricanes will host the Fighting Irish in front of a packed Hard Rock Stadium at 7:30 p.m. This marks...

Bears' Colston Loveland felt all kinds of love back home in Idaho over the weekend
POCATELLO, Idaho — Colston Loveland’s jersey was retired here Saturday. No, not his Bears No. 84. Not his Michigan No. 18. Not his Gooding High School No. 5. Honored on this day was the No. 80 jersey he wore when he dominated the annual Idaho...

Boise neighborhood turns a fire tragedy into a preparation plan
Warm Springs Mesa, located on a hillside where fire risk runs high, is home to the MESA program, short for Mesa Emergency Safety Actions. BOISE, Idaho — Nearly a decade after the Table Rock Fire scorched more than 2,000 acres in the Boise...

How Can a Boise Car Accident Lawyer Help Me?
Share Share Share Share Email If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Boise, Idaho, the aftermath can be overwhelming, from dealing with physical injuries and emotional trauma to managing insurance claims and mounting medical bills. During...

22 million acres of Idaho public land could be sold under new proposal
Nearly 22 million acres of Idaho’s public lands could be put up for sale under a portion of legislation included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. A draft released earlier this week by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee included...

Idaho legislator-owned pharmacy is now selling ivermectin, while uncertainty over state regulations persists
A North Idaho pharmacy, co-owned by a state lawmaker, is among a few currently selling ivermectin over-the-counter. Although legislation passed this year made the sale legal in Idaho, there’s been uncertainty for some on how to do so while...

Kootenai County hosts community BBQ to connect with first responders
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – Residents of Kootenai County had the opportunity to enjoy some free barbecue while mingling with local first responders at a community BBQ held at Silver Lake Mall. The event took place on a Saturday and offered attendees a...

Idaho Farm Bureau donates $45,000 for wildfire protection in rural communities
The following is a news release and photo from Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho. POCATELLO – For the second consecutive year, Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has donated to Idaho’s Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPAs),...

Idaho senators push back on federal land sale
LEWISTON – Idaho Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo said Friday that they oppose selling federal land as part of the massive tax cut and budget bill making its way through Congress. It’s the first time the two influential Republicans have commented on...
Summer's first weekend brings unexpected weather to Idaho mountains
BOISE, Idaho — Scattered showers have been developing over the West-Central Idaho Mountains and the Owyhee Mountains, with graupel showers observed over McCall. Showers are expected to spread across most of the area later this afternoon, with...