Medicaid cuts threaten ‘devastating blow’ to Idaho nursing homes, hospice care
In our Reality Check stories, Idaho Statesman journalists seek to hold the powerful accountable and find answers to critical questions in our community. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Gary Connell’s senior assisted living center in Nampa will soon have a choice to consider: Should it stop accepting...
Idaho plans for firing squad executions aim to keep prison staff from rifles
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho’s prison system is pursuing a remote-operated system for firing squad executions as the state builds toward becoming the first in the U.S. with it as the primary method for carrying out the death penalty. The state’s execution chamber at the prison complex south...
Boise Pride is back — and growing. It’s moving to Ann Morrison Park.
This weekend, the Boise Pride Festival will start with some change. Instead of being in the heart of downtown at Cecil D. Andrus Park, the festivities will be held at Ann Morrison Park — to accommodate the growing crowds that turn out each year. As fewer companies sponsored the event, organizers shifted to community...
Through the lens of orientation leaders: The beginning of every Bronco’s journey
Freshman orientation leaders offer a glimpse into the hard work and passion behind summer orientation. Every summer, hundreds of new students arrive on campus for freshman orientation where they register for classes, explore student resources and tour campus. Orientation is an exciting first step into life as a...
Annual Labor Day picnic honors local union workers
Every Labor Day is a time for local unions to gather in Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park in Boise to say thank you to all the hard workers in the valley.
New ‘Passage’ sculpture brings a splash of color to Redwood Park
Passage, a vibrant sculpture inspired by the area’s orchard past, uses sunlight and stained glass-style panels to spread bright colors around the installation.
Woman dies in Kuna Creek incident
First responders recovered the woman's body from Indian Creek.
12-year-old Eagle bull rider heads to world finals after qualifying among top 36 globally
EAGLE, Idaho — At just 12 years old, Dylan Doyon has already ridden more than 100 bulls, and now he's preparing for the biggest ride of his life at the International Miniature Bullriders Association World Finals. The young Eagle resident first discovered his passion for bull riding at the...
Boise touches 101° on Monday; find out when we can expect a cooldown
Boise touched 101° on Monday, falling just one degree shy of the record high set in 1947. Another 100°- day is possible on Tuesday, but changes are in my extended forecast. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Tuesday. Sunny and hot, with a high near...
Stan Fire burns nearly 70 acres near Pleasant Valley Road
FIRE UPDATE: Crews have contained the Stan Fire, which burned 67 acres south of Boise. Estimated control time is set for September 2.
