‘Kill list’ verdicts, plant layoffs, beer medal – catch up on the latest news
Idaho saw major developments in crime, weather, business and culture this week. Here’s a roundup of the biggest stories making headlines in the past day. • Guilty verdicts: A Boise jury found Jonathan Harms, 43, and Jolene Harms, 39, guilty on 62 and 60 counts respectively in relation to publishing a 277-page “kill list” targeting judges, church members and others. They face the possibility...
Idaho’s largest animal sanctuary closes to visitors ‘due to zoning regulations’
KUNA, Idaho — Idaho's largest animal sanctuary, Dominifarm in Kuna, will remain closed to visitors as the founder says her nonprofit cannot afford or financially justify paying for a new parking lot to meet Ada County requirements for her to be permitted as a recreational outdoor facility. Dominique Delobbe...
Boise man recounts escape from active shooter at Mexican pyramids
Boise man describes surviving an active shooter situation at Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, where a Canadian tourist was killed. A Boise man who was visiting Mexico with friends said a trip meant for travel and relaxation turned into a fight for survival. Greg Magadini said he had recently quit his...
Suspect in custody following downtown Boise shooting
Police are hoping to speak with two witnesses who were observed via a surveillance camera in the area, who appeared to have recorded the shooting.
Boise believes: AC Boise’s emphatic win signals something special
BOISE, Idaho — The USL's newest member put on a clinic before a raucous capacity crowd last Saturday night. Athletic Club Boise (2-1-2) thumped Westchester SC 4-0, suffocating the league's No. 1-rated offense with a high-powered attack that found the back of the net early and often. Smiles were...
After health insurance subsidies end, 30,000 Idahoans will be uninsured, government report says
Dallas Chase, center, was one of a few dozen people who showed up to rally at a press conference focused on rising health insurance costs outside Idaho U.S. Sen. Jim Risch's Office in downtown Boise on Dec. 16, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Pfannenstiel/Idaho Capital Sun) After Congress failed to extend...
District policy, state law come into question over Vallivue land deal
Vallivue School District trustee Clay Christensen did not publicly disclose his family’s interest in a district real estate purchase, possibly violating district policy and state law. Vallivue paid Christensen’s father, Dave Christensen, $5 million for 87 acres of land in September 2024 while Clay Christensen was serving on the...
Albertsons reaches $774M settlement to close all opioid-related legal claims
BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) -- Albertsons has reached a settlement to resolve any federal, state, or tribal-based legal claims involving opioids. In a news release, Albertsons Companies, Inc. clarified that the settlement, which totals $774 million, "is not an admission of wrongdoing or liability." Meanwhile, Purdue Pharma, the creator of the...
East Valley Middle School robotics team heads to the VEX World Championship
Wish the East Valley Middle School robotics team luck! 🤖 They are heading to the VEX World Championship in St. Louis this weekend. Read about their journey here! 👇
Idaho Statesman employees’ union authorizes strike against owner McClatchy
The union representing 19 employees at the Idaho Statesman has voted to authorize a strike against parent company McClatchy. A statement from the union Thursday morning said 90% of union members of the Idaho and Washington Newsguilds “signed a pledge to go on strike against McClatchy.” The California-based company owns five papers in the two states. In addition to the Statesman, McClatchy owns...

















