GoFundMe launched for family of man killed in Lewiston parking lot explosion
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the man who was killed in an accidental explosion at the Old Navy parking lot over the weekend in Lewiston. 61-year-old Douglas R. Petersen from Meridian, Idaho, was identified by the Nez Perce County Coroner's office as the victim of an explosion involving propane that was in...
Ex-leader of American Legion indicted on fraud charges
VENICE — The former commander of the Idaho American Legion who recently moved to Venice faces up to 23 years in prison after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Boise on tax fraud and wire fraud, according to the Idaho Statesman.
Is Idaho Headed for Another Snowpocalypse in 2026?
As viral posts spark Snowpocalypse fears, historical weather data reveals how different this December really is in Idaho.
Boise rent 22% below U.S. average, down 6% from peak rent prices
BOISE, Idaho — Boise rents are holding steady heading into 2026, even as a new national report shows affordability pressures continuing to climb across the country. Zumper’s 2025 Annual Rent Report highlights rising rent burdens nationwide, but Boise remains well below the national average. The city’s median rent is...
Motorcyclist killed in Meridian crash Identified
The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a motorcycle crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Meridian. The Ada County Coroner's Office were dispatched to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise at approximately 12:50 p.m. on December 12, 2025, where 20-year-old Landon Dela Rosa of...
Par for the course? Errant golf balls hit windows in Meridian. Neighbor unfazed
Golf is a game of etiquette: Show up on time, follow the dress code and don’t walk across someone’s putting line . But faux pas can happen. At the city-owned Lakeview Golf Course in Meridian, errant balls have been shattering windows, breaking screens and damaging doors, according to five tort claims filed with the...
Popular Boise-Area Chain Bans ‘Six-Seven’ Trend From Its Restaurants
After hearing “six-seven” nonstop, this restaurant reportedly removed the number from its restaurants, skipping straight from 66 to 68.
Inclusive candy shop Sweet Zola’s to close on Dec. 31
Over the past 7 years, Sweet Zola's has employed over 70 employees, many of whom worked through developmental disabilities to develop priceless life skills.
Thousands of Idahoans Cancel Health Insurance Plans on Exchange Ahead of Subsidies Ending
BOISE, ID – Idaho’s health insurance exchange ended open enrollment Monday night, with thousands of Idahoans canceling plans ahead of the expiration of deep federal government subsidies. Overall, enrollment in health insurance plans on Your Health Idaho
Boise contractor arrested for grand theft after taking payments without finishing work
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise Police Department reports that, over the last few months, at least three victims attempted to hire the same contractor linked to multiple business names, including Idaho Decks and Exteriors. Police say, in each case, the contractor took a down payment from the victims,...

















