Boise officer justified in 2024 fatal shooting during reported hostage incident
A Boise police officer’s use of deadly force in a 2024 hostage incident has been ruled justified by the Gem County prosecutor.
Nampa Job Corps accepting students again after federal cuts threatened closure
Around seven months after an abrupt pause of federal funding sent home students from Nampa’s Centennial Job Corps Center, the program is once again open and enrolling new participants. Job Corps is a free residential job training and education program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor for young people...
Future USS Idaho officially delivered to U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has a powerful new addition. Its newest fast-attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, is officially in Navy hands. The sub was delivered yesterday, Dec. 15, by General Dynamics Electric Boat. It’s the second Virginia-class submarine delivered this year and marks the official handoff from the shipbuilder...
Hidden Springs home lights up the holidays with community spirit
A Hidden Springs homeowner’s elaborate holiday display has grown into a beloved neighborhood tradition, bringing families together and spreading joy throughout the community.
Award-Winning Indian Restaurant Expands to Nampa
An award-winning Indian restaurant has turned a once-dismissed Meridian building into a booming success — and now it’s expanding to Nampa with a new location opening just in time for the holidays.
Boise candy shop employing adults with disabilities set to close
For the last seven years, a Boise candy shop has done more than sell sweets — it’s provided employment, training, and community for adults with disabilities. At the end of the month, owner Cyndy Radovich says Sweet Zola’s, which she named after her daughter, will close its doors due to ongoing financial challenges.
Albino ball python found in Boise Hyatt hotel room sparks animal rescue effort
Imagine checking into your hotel room and discovering an unexpected guest. That's exactly what happened at a Boise Hyatt, where a snake was patiently waiting to get acquainted with the next traveler🐍
Lawmakers should recognize Idaho families rely on Medicaid expansion to stay healthy and working
Following all the news can be difficult. Important things easily get lost in the shuffle and health care headlines can be especially tough to understand. News reported over the past couple of months in the Idaho Capital Sun offers important insight into Idahoans’ need for health care as the 2026 session looms in...
1 Dead After U-Haul Explodes in Idaho Shopping Center Parking Lot
The blast damaged a nearby Old Navy and Courtyard Marriott, killing 61-year-old Douglas R. Petersen from Meridian, Idaho
Celebrating New Year’s with Kids + Events in the Boise Area
New Year’s Eve looks a little different once you have kids, and honestly, sometimes it’s way more magical. Instead of late-night parties and crowded countdowns, New Year’s becomes a chance to slow down and celebrate with the ones that matter most. Whether you’re planning to be in...

















