Olympic boxer Alyssa Mendoza celebrated at hometown hero’s welcome event
Olympic boxer Alyssa Mendoza received a hero's welcome in Caldwell after competing at the 2025 World Championships in Liverpool, England.
11 Reasons Why Living in Idaho Might Not Be for You
Here are 11 reasons why living in Idaho might not be for you: These factors suggest Idaho may not suit those looking for cultural diversity, urban amenities, or a milder climate. SOURCES...
ISP increases patrols in I-84 construction zones after 100 mph speeding incident
Idaho Transportation Department allocates $450,000 for enhanced speed enforcement in construction zones statewide.
Opinion: The Risks Of Tipping <15 Percent In ID, WA, UT
A story about a disgruntled food server in South Carolina is trending this week after she was reportedly arrested for allegedly making a scene after receiving a tip she thought was insufficient.
Another restaurant to abruptly close in this downtown Boise spot – after a year
When Bodovino wine bar and restaurant closed last fall after 11 years in downtown Boise, it gave half a week’s notice on social media. Its replacement, Kichii Sushi & Spirits , is following the same last-minute model. After a year at 404 S. 8th St., Kiichi will serve its final dinner Saturday. The Japanese restaurant...
Former Boise mayor shares homelessness solutions with Spokane business leaders
SPOKANE, Wash. — The former mayor of Boise visited Spokane to talk with business leaders about how to address homelessness, sharing strategies that worked during his four terms in office.
Court records show one suspect released on bond in Eagle kidnapping case
One of the men charged in the Eagle kidnapping case is now out of jail after posting bond. #IdahoNews6
Caldwell Police Department shifts to proactive policing, data shows a decrease in certain crimes
CALDWELL, Idaho — The Caldwell Police Department has seen a decrease in certain crimes after shifting from responding to incidents after they happen to preventing them before they occur, according to department officials. The approach is called "proactive policing." In 2024, the department hired a crime data analyst...
Boise’s Open Streets to turn busy Ustick Road into pedestrian and bicycle haven
A busy stretch of Ustick Road between Cole Road and Mountain View Drive will soon be filled with people on bikes and on foot instead of in cars for the Boise Bike Project’s annual Open Streets event.
Just one regret: Sarah Inama reflects on year of controversy
BOISE (IdahoEdNews.org) — It has been a weird year for Sarah Inama. She went from being a middle school teacher, mom, and history buff to also becoming the unintended leader of a school equity movement that went viral. Last spring, she went public with her fight to keep an “Everyone is Welcome Here” sign up in her...
