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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boise, Idaho – Afternoon temperatures could climb into the low to mid-80s by Thursday in Boise, marking a sharp warmup as a powerful ridge of high pressure builds across the western United States during the...

CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — More than 1,200 inmates sentenced to state custody are currently being held in county jails across Idaho while they wait for space in state prison facilities, Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue said. Donahue said counties are helping manage the overflow but are not being fully...

A bill clarifying property owners’ rights to run short-term rentals—while allowing local health and safety rules—now heads to Gov. Brad Little as residents and property managers debate its impact.

A High Wind Watch is posted for parts of southern Idaho Saturday, with Boise, Twin Falls, and Burley all expecting strong gusts and possible travel problems.

The Eagle Amateur is a premier 54-hole gross stroke play tournament held at BanBury Golf Course in Eagle, Idaho, featuring over $15,500 in added money. The tournament offers a tee prize, range balls, practice round, meal vouchers at Harvey’s Restaurant and event credit. WAGR points are available for the men’s and...

Plans to build 23 homes and commercial space off of a busy section of Overland Rd. will move forward in Meridian despite concerns about the project and unknowns about road development in the surrounding area. On Tuesday night, the Meridian City Council grappled with whether to approve annexing two acres...

EMMITSBURG, Md. — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has released a new documentary, “COVID: Coast to Coast,” featuring interviews with first responders about their experiences during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The filmmakers interviewed personnel from fire departments in New...

The West Ada School District has selected Jeff Christopherson, currently the principal of Meridian’s Hunter Elementary, to be the first principal of the new Independence Elementary School in Star. “The chance to open up a brand new school is something I am deeply grateful for,” Christopherson told the district’s...

In dense forests, tree branches can intercept a significant share of falling snow before it ever reaches the ground. “When snow is falling, trees can act as an umbrella, and they can prevent the snow from actually reaching the ground, so it never becomes part of the water supply,” said Emily Howe, an aquatic...

NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — Northwest Nazarene University is expanding its online offerings with a new set of accelerated bachelor’s degree programs aimed at adult learners and working professionals. Beginning August 2026, NNU will offer four new 92-credit online degrees: Organisational Leadership, Sport Management, Social...