Rape case against Nampa arms dealer dismissed
The former owner of firearms distributor Hurricane Butterfly in Nampa, Jason Wong, had his case dismissed in court this week. Wong, who was 52 when he was charged earlier this year, faced two counts of rape, strangulation and forcible penetration with an object based on allegations from a former romantic partner or...
Police investigating overnight drive-by shooting in Nampa, no injuries reported
Nampa Police are investigating an overnight drive-by shooting where bullets hit occupied apartments. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Weather Alert: Strong thunderstorm to impact southern Boise
A fast-moving and powerful thunderstorm is sweeping across the Boise Mountains this morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an alert for parts of southern Boise, northeastern Elmore, and northwestern Camas counties through 9:15 AM MST. At 8:29 AM, Doppler radar detected the storm near Idaho City,...
GoFundMe launched for family of man killed in Lewiston parking lot explosion
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the man who was killed in an accidental explosion at the Old Navy parking lot over the weekend in Lewiston. 61-year-old Douglas R. Petersen from Meridian, Idaho, was identified by the Nez Perce County Coroner's office as the victim of an explosion involving propane that was in...
Ex-leader of American Legion indicted on fraud charges
VENICE — The former commander of the Idaho American Legion who recently moved to Venice faces up to 23 years in prison after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Boise on tax fraud and wire fraud, according to the Idaho Statesman.
Is Idaho Headed for Another Snowpocalypse in 2026?
As viral posts spark Snowpocalypse fears, historical weather data reveals how different this December really is in Idaho.
Boise rent 22% below U.S. average, down 6% from peak rent prices
BOISE, Idaho — Boise rents are holding steady heading into 2026, even as a new national report shows affordability pressures continuing to climb across the country. Zumper’s 2025 Annual Rent Report highlights rising rent burdens nationwide, but Boise remains well below the national average. The city’s median rent is...
Motorcyclist killed in Meridian crash Identified
The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a motorcycle crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Meridian. The Ada County Coroner's Office were dispatched to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise at approximately 12:50 p.m. on December 12, 2025, where 20-year-old Landon Dela Rosa of...
Par for the course? Errant golf balls hit windows in Meridian. Neighbor unfazed
Golf is a game of etiquette: Show up on time, follow the dress code and don’t walk across someone’s putting line . But faux pas can happen. At the city-owned Lakeview Golf Course in Meridian, errant balls have been shattering windows, breaking screens and damaging doors, according to five tort claims filed with the...
Popular Boise-Area Chain Bans ‘Six-Seven’ Trend From Its Restaurants
After hearing “six-seven” nonstop, this restaurant reportedly removed the number from its restaurants, skipping straight from 66 to 68.

















