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Today In Your Neighborhood: World Refugee Day & Dairy Days Ice Cream Social
Prev Next TIYN: World Refugee Day being celebrated in Boise, Sawtooth Valley Gathering kicks off today for 4 nights of live music in the wilderness, and Meridian Dairy Days is underway with an ice cream social this evening. Posted TREASURE VALLEY,...

Bringing the community together at first Treasure Valley Impact Day
The Idaho Black Community Alliance is bringing together multiple organizations to celebrate community, service, diversity and unity. BOISE, Idaho — Saturday, the Idaho Black Community Alliance is hosting the first Treasure Valley Impact Day at...

Woman in police video appears to say she saw Bryan Kohberger near Idaho murder scene while delivering DoorDash
Kai Eiselein-Pool/Getty Images (MOSCOW, Idaho) — Newly surfaced bodycam footage from last year shows an interview with a woman claiming to be a DoorDash driver, who says she saw murder suspect Bryan Kohberger while she was dropping off food just...

Three States Near Idaho Warned to Not Drink Alcohol
Does Anyone Not Know that drinking alcohol can lead to trouble? This morning, I was going through some paperwork with the television on in the background. A news anchor was talking to the meteorologist and explained the government was warning...

These Are The 12 Best Chefs In America For 2025 Honored With James Beard Awards
Prize winning Chefs selected in America getty When it comes to one of the highest honors in the culinary world, the James Beard Awards lead the pack and are among the most coveted awards a restaurant and chef can receive. This week, the James...

Register for an exciting color fun run with North Idaho College in CDA this summer
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- If you're looking for an exciting way to get outside, check out North Idaho College's first-ever Color Fun Run later this summer! The event will be held on August 23, with check-in beginning at 10 a.m. Participants will run...

DoorDash driver claims she saw Bryan Kohberger near Idaho murder scene
MOSCOW, Idaho -- Newly surfaced bodycam footage from last year shows an interview with a woman claiming to be a DoorDash driver, who says she saw murder suspect Bryan Kohberger while she was dropping off food just moments before police say four...

Indie filmmaker uses Nikon Z6 III, wins best cinematographer at 48-hour film festival
Who says proper cinematographers don't use Nikon gear? Indie filmmaker and Nikon creative, Tanner Simpson, has released a delightful YouTube video where he talks about his recent success at the Idaho 48-hour Short Film Festival, where his team...

Get Out to These Events in Southern Idaho This June Weekend
The summer is going by quickly, but many families have already gotten out and taken vacations, had some summer fun, and are enjoying the season. This time of year the weekends are packed full of events to get out and have some fun. This weekend...

Idaho Board of Ed approves UI’s Vision 2050
The Idaho State Board of Education hosted their latest two-day board meeting June 17-18 in Pocatello. Idaho State University hosted the event. On the first day, the board discussed the future of standardized tests, a reading coach program and...

Local Soccer: Local soccer players to represent Arizona at Presidents Cup Nationals
Eight young players from southern Yuma County are the foundation of the Spartans team that will represent Arizona at the national Presidents Cup tournament, taking place July 11–15. With soccer talent from San Luis and Somerton, the U14 team...

Idaho Murders: Kohberger dealt major setback as judge weighs last-minute defense motion
Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom during a hearing Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Latah County Courthouse in Moscow, Idaho. (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP, Pool) OAN Staff Abril Elfi 4:10 PM – Wednesday, June 18, 2025 A judge has...

Idaho Power adjusts operations for predicted 'severe' wildfire season
Idaho Power continues to activate its wildfire mitigation measures, requiring manual inspections before power lines in high-risk areas reenergize. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power is preparing for what fire officials predict will be a "severe" wildfire...

Southern Utah’s Best Hidden Swimming Holes to Beat the Heat
🌊 Dive Into Southern Utah’s Hidden Swimming Holes! Beat the heat of Southern Utah with these secret swimming spots—local favorites that mix adventure, beauty, and cooling retreats away from the crowds. 1. Toquerville Falls (Near Kolob Canyon)...

Marc Brinkmeyer: Idaho still needs Crapo’s pro-business, pro-conservation solution
By Marc Brinkmeyer In 2008, the U.S. Senate passed a visionary piece of legislation by our own Senator Mike Crapo that would have strengthened Idaho’s economy and revolutionized wildlife recovery. The bill was called the Endangered Species...

Trump aims to defund public media, impacting rural residents most, including in Washington and Idaho
click to enlarge Map courtesy NWPB Northwest Public Broadcasting's NPR and PBS stations that reach many rural communities rely more heavily on federal funding. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his feud with the Corporation for Public...

Idaho Humane Society seeks urgent donations for over 2,400 cats admitted since January
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Humane Society (IHS) has accepted 2,435 cats into its shelter since Jan. 1, many of which are young, vulnerable kittens. IHS is taking in approximately 200 cats per week and is out of wet food and kitten milk...

Trump effect? Republican states dominate America’s best-run city list, WalletHub finds; check your city’s rank
If you’re looking for a city that runs like a well-oiled machine, you might want to pack your bags for Provo, Utah. This year, a notable trend has emerged: cities in Republican-led states dominate the top of the list, according to a new study by...

Boise's first Hetero Awesome Fest met with LGBTQ+ satire
BOISE, Idaho — An Eagle bar owner is bringing his "Hetero Awesomeness" concept to downtown Boise this weekend, while the local LGBTQ community is hosting a satirical counter event in response to events like this weekend's festival. Mark...

Latest draft of Sen. Mike Lee’s public lands sales plan adds millions of acres
For outdoor enthusiasts like Kera Erickson, Utah’s public trails are a way of life. “Almost every day, I'm using the trails around here and then just enjoying being outdoors,” the Eden resident said after a morning mountain bike ride in Ogden...