Neighbors push for safer walking routes to Hillcrest Elementary after Owyhee rezoning
BOISE BENCH, Idaho — Neighbors near Hillcrest Elementary School on the Boise Bench are calling for safer walking and biking routes after students were rezoned from Owyhee Elementary, which transitioned into an early learning center for preschool-aged children this school year. WATCH | What ACHD is planning for safer...
Car crashes into Boise Fry Company in Nampa after running red light, police say
BOISE, Idaho — The front store face of the Boise Fry Company in downtown Nampa is damaged after a vehicle crashed into the building Saturday morning. The Nampa Police Department said the driver of one vehicle ran a red light and hit another car already moving through the intersection at 12th Avenue South and 3rd...
Police make arrest related to fatal car crash near Ann Morrison Park
A Boise man has been arrested and charged with felony vehicular manslaughter for his alleged role in a fatal crash last year. Jeffrey Cope, 54, was arrested Thursday by Boise police following an investigation into a crash that killed 66-year-old Boise resident Mitchell Edwards and a dog in April 2025, Boise police...
Idaho Backyard Chicken Laws by City: Hen Limits, Coop Rules, and Rooster Bans
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Idaho has no single statewide law that tells you how many chickens you can keep or whether you need a permit to build a coop. That decision belongs to your city, your county, and sometimes your homeowners association — and the rules vary more...
Rigby stormed by Owyhee; Grace, Firth, Soda Springs, Marsh Valley, Bonneville all fall in...
NAMPA — The Rigby Trojans knew coming to Nampa that they would have their hands full in a Thursday matchup against the top-seeded Owyhee Storm. Head coach Justin Jones said his team’s upset hopes hinged on the ability to challenge shots and secure rebounds. Rigby did the first half of that assignment, forcing the...
A modern Ada County Coroner’s Office was ‘built for growth.’ Have an inside look
Believe it or not, there are some misconceptions about what goes on inside a coroner’s office, Ada County Chief Deputy Coroner Brett Harding told the Idaho Statesman recently. “I think people generally see the coroner’s office as a sort of halfway house for when someone dies in an accident, and we store the body...
Boise, Idaho Weather Alert Sunday: Spring Warmth and 65°F Highs Follow Time Change
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Idaho – Cool morning air settles over the Treasure Valley as Boise wakes to 36°F under partly cloudy skies. The streets remain quiet and dry, but a few brief showers could brush the area before late...
Hewlett-Packard plans to leave Boise as part of its ‘global location strategy’
Hewlett-Packard is leaving Boise. The company, known for its personal computers, laptops, and printers, told the Idaho Statesman by email Thursday that it plans to leave its site at West Chinden Boulevard by the end of 2027. HP said the move is part of its effort to better align the company’s real estate footprint...
It’s Back! This Weird Boise Tournament Returns This Weekend
Costumes, beer chugging, and good vibes. What's not to love?
Boise shelter transition reshapes emergency bed access as Interfaith moves to new facility
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise's network of homeless shelters is entering a new phase as Interfaith Sanctuary completes its long-planned move out of downtown and into a larger facility on State Street. The transition expands services but changes how people access shelter. Interfaith Sanctuary closed its longtime...
