Coroner determines cause of death for Boise woman found in U-Haul in Meridian
MERIDIAN (Idaho Statesman) — The coroner has determined the cause of death for a woman who was found in a U-Haul. In October, the Meridian Police Department told the Idaho Statesman that it responded to a report of an unresponsive woman in a U-Haul truck in a business parking lot on North Eagle Road in Meridian. The...
Southern Idaho Middle School Teacher files federal lawsuit over removal of “Everyone is Welcome...
Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on February 4, 2026 BOISE, ID – The middle school teacher who was forced to remove a classroom sign that read, “Everyone is Welcome Here,” filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday seeking a
Idaho Transportation worker run over, but finished shift
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) worker was run over by a distracted driver on his second day of work, according to a post by the department. ITD said Marklyn was working his second day as an inspector when a distracted driver drove through a construction zone. ITD said the driver was in an SUV...
Caldwell Police Mounted Unit Mourns Loss of Beloved Horse Drago
The Caldwell Police Mounted Unit is mourning the loss of Drago, the longtime mounted horse of Chief of Police Rex Ingram, whose calm presence and steady service left a lasting mark on the department and the community. Friends and Supporters of the Caldwell Police Mounted Unit shared the news, calling...
Idaho governor fires human rights advocate after immigration posts
A longtime Canyon County activist and former chair of the Idaho Human Rights Commission has been removed from her post effective immediately and will not be considered for reappointment to the seat. Far-right activists on social media recently brought attention to Estella Zamora’s social media posts urging the...
Movies and TV shows casting in Boise
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
What’s being built on top of Boise’s JUMP? And how long will traffic be...
If you’ve driven down Myrtle Street in downtown Boise lately, you might have noticed a hodgepodge of scaffolding and beams going up above the parking garage at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, the community space at Simplot’s headquarters known by its acronym JUMP. The nonprofit J.R. Simplot Foundation, which owns and...
Idaho State Police Forensic Services renews national accreditation
MERIDIAN, ID — Idaho State Police Forensic Services has renewed its national forensic testing accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, extending the certification through June 30, 2029, the agency announced. The renewal confirms the laboratory
Boise, Idaho: January 2026 Marked by Fog, Warm Temps, Low Snow
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boise, Idaho — Persistent temperature inversions dominated weather conditions across southwest Idaho during January, leading to extended periods of valley fog, low cloud cover, and unusually dry conditions....
Eisenman Road closed for Tuesday’s evening commute following semi-truck accident
BOISE, Idaho — A stretch of Eisenman Road is closed Tuesday between Freight Street and Interstate 84 after a semi-truck carrying a heavy load went into a ditch earlier in the day, ACHD said in a Facebook post. Crews are using cranes to remove the truck and trailer from...

















