Four Idaho charters to split millions in federal funds
Four Idaho charter schools were awarded over $5 million to split in federal funds, announced Bluum, the non-profit which administers the funds. The funds will help launch two new schools — Gem Prep Rexburg and Elevate Academy Kuna — and help expand the two others. At least 5,900...
Nearly 6 years after launching ‘smartass’ Boise news show, TV anchor steps away
A few years ago, Brian Holmes helped launch what he hoped would be a departure from anything else on local news in Boise. Now he’s departed the show he created with a bittersweet farewell, a promise to return and no solid plans for what’s next. Holmes announced in early December that he would be leaving KTVB during a...
Idaho Made is a one stop shop for all things local
Near the corner of 6th and Main in downtown Boise is a shop that prides itself on one key purpose: selling all things local.
Wet start to 2026 after historic hot December
Happy new year to you Idaho as 2026 starts with wet weather and it looks to continue over the next few days. This after Idaho experienced one of the warmest Decembers of all time. Tracking since 1940 this was the warmest Boise December ever with an average of 41.2°. Compared to the normal average of 32°.
Love your Neighborhood: 2025 rewind
This week on Love Your Neighborhood, we’re taking a moment to rewind and highlight some of the incredible local spots we featured this past year across the Treasure Valley.
People, profiles and positive impacts from the past year
A look at some of the people highlighted in the Idaho Press pages over the past 12 months: ‘RIVER ROBIN HOOD’ A profile of Boise’s Rocky Detwiler , who free-dives the Boise River all summer to recover lost phones, wallets, jewelry, prosthetic limbs and other valuables. The story followed his meticulous process of...
Health insurance company eyes possible move after decades in Meridian
The state’s oldest and largest health insurer, Blue Cross of Idaho, is now actively looking for a new home. But any future move to a new location will still be in the Treasure Valley. At a Glance:. Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking a new, modern campus in the...
From Wildfire Ruins to Avian Insights: Idaho’s Lucky Peak Station Forges Ahead
The Sudden Onslaught of the Valley Fire (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Boise, Idaho – In the shadow of scorched foothills, scientists at a vital bird research ... Read more The post From Wildfire Ruins to Avian Insights: Idaho’s Lucky Peak Station Forges Ahead appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Two chairlifts open as Bogus Basin reaches top-to-bottom access❄️
Deer Point and Morning Star are officially open. That means more lifts, more terrain, and top-to-bottom access at Bogus Basin today ⛷️
Active weather pattern returns on New Year’s Day
A strong ridge of high pressure will stay in place through the end of the week, keeping a temperature inversion locked in across the lower valleys. That means chilly mornings, areas of low clouds through at least Saturday. Grab the heavy coat for the mornings ahead!. Changes arrive late tonight...

















