‘Sick and wrong’: Boise firm designing Idaho firing squad chamber draws protest
A group of protesters made its way to the doors of a Boise engineering firm on Tuesday with a petition. Its message? Asking the engineers to stop designing a firing squad chamber for the state of Idaho to execute death-row prisoners. But the building’s doors were firmly locked, and no one answered the knocking....
The economic factors straining spine surgery sustainability
In a healthcare landscape squeezed by reimbursement pressures and economic challenges, complex spine and revision surgery are becoming harder to deliver sustainably. Two spine surgeons discuss why these changes are happening. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the...
‘I’m really concerned about what the future for BSU looks like’: student leaders express...
In early March, Boise State University announced plans to merge the College of Education and School of Public Service and completely dissolve the School of Innovation and Design. The move comes in the aftermath of a 3% budget cut for the university and JFAC’s decision not to reverse budget cuts...
Police incident closes I-84 in both directions during evening commute
MERIDIAN, Idaho (CBS2) — A traffic incident blocked traffic on I-84 near the Linder Road exit in all directions during the Wednesday evening commute. Photos obtained by CBS2 and video shared by viewers in the area show what appears to be a police standoff, though that has not been confirmed by Meridian Police. Idaho...
Idaho’s 10 best places to live, ranked by experts
Idaho beckons with stunning landscapes, rich culture, and booming opportunities in 2026! Whether you’re seeking adventure, family-friendly living, or job growth, Idaho offers something for...
New funding helps Four Corners tribes adapt as coal declines in the Mountain West
The effort is part of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, a philanthropic program led by Resources for the Future and partner universities. It’s supporting projects across the country designed to help communities prepare for economic shifts tied to the decline of coal and other fossil fuels. In the Four...
Nampa police say driver fled traffic stop after K-9 alerted on vehicle leaving drug...
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — A traffic stop in Nampa escalated into a police pursuit and a crash on a sidewalk outside an Albertsons on April 1, ending with the arrest of a 55-year-old Meridian man on multiple charges. At 2:39 p.m., officers with the Nampa Police Special Enforcement Team...
Veolia begins nighttime water main flushing in Idaho, running through mid-April
BOISE, Idaho — Veolia's Idaho Operations has begun a nighttime water main flushing program that will continue through mid-April as part of routine maintenance to preserve drinking water quality and reliable fire protection service. The company said in a news release that the work follows its daytime flushing...
Thunderstorms to bring more rain, wind and a chance of snow to Boise. Here’s...
Don’t pack away your umbrella quite yet. After a rainstorm showered Boise overnight, more rain is on the way. “A strong cold front will move through Wednesday afternoon into Thursday with gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms ,” the National Weather Service said in its most recent Idaho state forecast discussion....
Strong cold front brings heavy rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds before a major...
A powerful cold front will sweep through the region tonight, bringing moderate to heavy rain, mountain snow, and isolated thunderstorms before a dramatic warming trend arrives this weekend. Scott Dorval's video forecast for showers & storms. Cold Front and Thunderstorm Threat Tonight. The cold front will cross the...
