West Valley Humane Society to keep running Canyon County animal shelter through September
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — Canyon County and its municipal partners struck a deal to keep West Valley Humane Society operating the county's animal shelter through the end of the fiscal year, resolving at least temporarily, a crisis that left the facility's future in doubt. The agreement, announced Thursday by...
Charter commission posts first annual report in years, renews 3 certificates
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission posted its first annual report since 2022, detailing the academic and financial health of the 59 schools it oversees. Those schools serve about 29,500 students across Idaho. Commissioners also renewed three charter schools’ certificates — and revisited prior confusion over...
How Boise’s Junkyard Jeans became one of America’s best clothing stores
Since 1991, a treasure trove of vintage denim has been tucked away into a quiet storefront on Broadway Street in Boise. That small shop, Junkyard Jeans, received widespread attention after the New York Times named them one of “The 50 Best Clothing Stores in America” in November 2025.
Utah Raises the White Flag on Taxing Idaho Drivers
A trade war between states is called off by some grandstanding politicians.
Caldwell plans new 10-acre neighborhood park, seeks public input
Caldwell is planning a new 10-acre neighborhood park!Share your ideas from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 12 at City Hall Council Chambers. Feedback can also be emailed to city officials.
Caught on Video: ISP Stops Car Going Wrong Way on Idaho Highway
The incident happened on February 9th and was shared by the ISP on their social media.
An Idaho Costco Just Ranked Among the Best in the U.S.
One Idaho Costco just ranked among the top nine in the United States. Here’s why the Meridian location stood out among more than 600 stores nationwide.
Blind Cat In Idaho Learns To Thrive Thanks To Her One-Eyed Sister And We...
Meet Lola and Lucy, two inseparable sister cats whose bond is truly remarkable. Taken in by the caring team at Happy Jack Cats Rescue in Boise, Idaho, these sisters quickly became the heart of the shelter. Lola was born blind, relying entirely on her one-eyed sister, Lucy, to help her navigate the world.
New Flag Law Imposes $2,000 Daily Fines for Violations
You're facing a new law that can levy a $2,000 daily fine on local governments for flying any flag not approved by the state, and that changed reality matters for anyone involved with municipal policy, civic spaces, or community advocacy. This law immediately puts public flag displays under strict state control and...
‘Snow drought’ grips North Idaho, Spokane
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Critical water supply basins in Idaho and Washington are experiencing exceptional snow drought, according to experts at a snow drought briefing Wednesday. “The reason we have this snow drought is not due to a lack of precipitation,” Idaho Department of Water Resources Hydrologist David Hoekema...
