Baby boom in Homedale launches employee daycare
Eight babies in 10 months. Eight teachers welcomed babies born between last July and April in a once-in-a-generation event this school year at Homedale Elementary. The Owyhee County school saw a quarter of the staff through life- and school-altering events. “This was an unforgettable year in school history, marked by..
Caldwell Fire responds to injury crash involving vehicle vs. semi-truck
Caldwell Fire says two patients were taken to the hospital on Thursday morning after a crash involving a vehicle and a semi-truck near Highway 20/26 and Midland Boulevard.
Idaho Power and Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative File to Transfer Ownership of Idaho Power’s...
Boise, ID and Baker City, OR — May 21, 2026 — Idaho Power and Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) have filed with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) requesting approval of an agreement to transition ownership of Idaho Power’s Oregon distribution system to OTEC. If approved, Idaho...
Cactus Southwest opening first Idaho location in Boise
Focusing on what it describes as a “guest-first philosophy,” Cactus Southwest Kitchen + Bar is planning to open its first ever Idaho location later this fall in downtown Boise. At a Glance:. Cactus Southwest opening first Idaho location in Boise. New restaurant to occupy former P.F. Chang’s space...
Boise Police arrest 6 teen suspects accused of assaulting and robbing a man downtown
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise police are investigating an assault and robbery that left an adult man with serious but non-life-threatening injuries in downtown Boise early May 19, 2026. The Boise Police Department said it began investigating after receiving a report that the man was attacked around 12:30 a.m....
Idaho educators still have time to apply for $1M Yass Prize
In the education world, the Yass Prize is considered the nation’s largest financial award and the Pulitzer of education innovation. Yass Prize offers $1 million for education innovation. Applications due by June 1 at 10 a.m. MST. Past Idaho finalists include GEM Innovation Schools and One Stone’s Lab51.
Treasure Valley celebrates Memorial Day with ceremonies, cookouts and a flyover
BOISE, Idaho — The Treasure Valley is offering ceremonies and events all holiday weekend to honor the lives of those in service. From flyovers to music, cities across Idaho are providing ways for the community to come together this Memorial Day. On Monday, May 25, Morris Hill's ceremony will...
Western Idaho Fair bringing music, food, and new entertainment this August
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Western Idaho Fair is set to return to the Treasure Valley later this summer, bringing with it a full lineup of concerts, classic fair food, and new entertainment options for all ages. Organizers say this year’s concert series features a mix of country, rock,...
‘I don’t need an airport brought to me,’: Emmett neighbors voice opposition to proposed...
EMMETT, Idaho — Gem County commissioners have approved plans for a 19-home subdivision off Brill Road in Emmett, and a private grass airstrip at its center may be next — if it clears a public hearing. The project, known as Flying Thunderbolt Ranch, is being co-developed by twin...
Meridian’s iconic yellow water tower could soon become a historic landmark
Meridian’s iconic yellow water tower is celebrating 50 years overlooking the city. Local historians and city leaders are working to have the landmark added to the National Register of Historic Places.

















