‘Everything is community,’ Nampa residents champion kid’s stand
NAMPA — During the grand opening of his home goods stand, 7-year-old Rilo Rangel spent much of the day staring out the window longingly. Despite the efforts to construct the wooden stand and fill it with products, no customers stopped by. After a disappointing start for Rilo, his mother, Jennifer Menendez, posted to...
10 Secluded Towns Wrapped in Forest and Fog Around Idaho’s Selkirk Mountains
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Former Oregon State gymnast, nursing influencer Hailey Okula dies following birth of son
Former Oregon State and Boise State gymnast Hailey Okula, a prominent nursing influencer, died last week after giving birth to her son, Crew. She was 33. Okula went into cardiac arrest after giving birth via C-section on March 29. Her husband, Matthew, told local news outlets in Los Angeles that the cardiac arrest...
Renowned Caldwell chef named finalist for prestigious award
A local chef has a chance to add a significant accolade to his list of achievements. Salvador Alamilla, owner and head chef of Amano, is a finalist for the Best Chef: Mountain region award from the James Beard Foundation. The James Beard Awards, given annually, “are among the nation’s most prestigious honors” that...
New Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple coming to Caldwell
Caldwell will soon be home to one of 15 new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples announced globally.
Idaho farm uses horses to help clients heal through equine therapy
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) - Ron and Lisa Kern own Back Forty Farms, where they use their horses to help people heal from several traumas like PTSD and anxiety through equine therapy. One of their clients, Miranda Weeks, initially came to Ron and Lisa seeking help for her anxiety, depression and...
Star Police arrests man with prior child enticement charge violating no-contact order
STAR, Idaho (CBS2) — A Star Police deputy conducted a routine patrol on April 6, 2025. At around 12:49 p.m., he noticed a suspicious vehicle parked at the Hunter's Creek Sports Complex in Star. An investigation found that the subject associated with the vehicle, 25-year-old Kammiron Hicks of Nampa,...
Officials Warn of Major Changes Coming Soon to Idaho Driver’s License
Most Idahoans over the age of 21 are used to renewing their driver’s license every four or eight years. However, officials are telling Idahoans that NOW is the time to act with a major change on the horizon. The Idaho Department of Transportation has been actively reminding Idahoans to...
Boise police advised venues on stricter concert rules. Upset fans of one genre responded
“It’s a fun-loving crowd that just likes to come and dance,” said a local music CEO. “There’s been times there’s been fights and stuff we’ve dealt with, but not many major problems.”
Online Petition Blows Up Over ‘Embarrassing’ Boise Flag Designs
The internet has been ruthless for nearly a full week now, as the City of Boise unveiled finalists for the all-new City of Boise flag. An unexpected turn? People hate them. All of them. So much so, that there is now a very popular petition to put a hold on the whole project.
