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Arizona’s Gila monsters could be threatened by climate change

Arizona’s Gila monsters could be threatened by climate change

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Gila monsters are shrouded in mystery. The venomous,...

Owner:  Scott Tobias
Following detection, Idaho approves budget authority to fight quagga mussels in Snake River

Following detection, Idaho approves budget authority to fight quagga mussels in Snake River

The Idaho State Board of Examiners voted unanimously Tuesday to give the Idaho State Department of Agriculture the authority to pay unexpected and unbudgeted expenses to fight quagga mussels after the invasive mussels were again detected in the...

Owner:  States Newsroom Network
Idaho officials urge hunters to report wildlife crimes this season

Idaho officials urge hunters to report wildlife crimes this season

BOISE, Idaho — Over the past year, we've seen quite a few poaching cases throughout the Gem State. That surge in wildlife crime has prompted Idaho Fish and Game to specify what it means to be a "good witness" when reporting poaching incidents....

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Idaho Fish and Game Raises Awareness for Chronic Wasting Disease

Idaho Fish and Game Raises Awareness for Chronic Wasting Disease

Idaho Fish and Game is raising awareness for Chronic Wasting Disease. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose, and there is no cure or vaccination. Fish and Game want to keep the percentage of animals...

Owner:  Webb Collums
Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be 'good witnesses' to poaching

Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be 'good witnesses' to poaching

BOISE, Idaho — Over the past year, we've seen quite a few poaching cases throughout the Gem State. That surge in wildlife crime has prompted Idaho Fish and Game to specify what it means to be a "good witness" when reporting poaching incidents....

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Idaho family files tort claim against Boise School District over restroom policy

Idaho family files tort claim against Boise School District over restroom policy

An Idaho family claims Boise High School violated state law by allowing a transgender student to use the girls' restroom in February 2025. BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho family has filed a tort claim against the Boise School District and Boise High...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
The 208 Redial: Actor Robert Redford's ties to Idaho

The 208 Redial: Actor Robert Redford's ties to Idaho

Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89. Early in his career, Redford was a champion of environmental causes, which brought him to Idaho. Author: ktvb.com Published: 5:18 PM MDT September 16, 2025 Updated: 5:18 PM MDT September 16, 2025

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Lightning will ignite even more wildfires as the climate heats up

Lightning will ignite even more wildfires as the climate heats up

Wildfires in the western U.S. have become a growing crisis. They’re lasting longer, burning hotter, and spreading into areas that rarely burned in the past. But another danger is rising, beyond heatwaves and droughts. Lightning – sudden, fierce,...

Owner:  Eric Ralls
Top 10 Cities to Rent an Apartment: Boise, Idaho

Top 10 Cities to Rent an Apartment: Boise, Idaho

Top 10 Cities to Rent an Apartment: Boise, Idaho Choosing where to live is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle decisions you can make. Whether you're relocating for work, school, or a fresh start, renting can offer flexibility and...

Owner:  Wick Family
Idaho Strategic Announces Inclusion in Global Junior Gold Miners Index
'Going Places' exhibit at Discovery Center of Idaho explores transportation transformation over past 150 years
Arizona law firm expands into Boise and Coeur d’Alene recruiting Idaho attorneys

Arizona law firm expands into Boise and Coeur d’Alene recruiting Idaho attorneys

Fennemore, a law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, has continued the expansion of its offices by tapping into two Idaho markets: Boise and Coeur d’Alene. Doing so, it has brought on two well-known local attorneys to lead its efforts. At a Glance:...

Owner:  Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
National security firm validates content authentication app created in Boise

National security firm validates content authentication app created in Boise

A physical and cybersecurity firm has tested and validated an app created in Boise geared to verifying the authenticity of content. At a Glance: Swear app validated by cybersecurity firm ESI Convergent Technology preserves digital DNA of audio and...

Owner:  Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
Idaho gas prices hit reverse

Idaho gas prices hit reverse

The following is a news release from AAA Idaho. BOISE – While Idaho drivers anticipated gas prices would continue to drop after Labor Day, regional supply chain issues have pushed prices in the opposite direction. According to AAA, Monday’s...

Owner:  EastIdahoNews.com LLC
Our nation’s immigration laws are being used to create a climate of fear

Our nation’s immigration laws are being used to create a climate of fear

Refugees, workers and others who have come to Idaho from other countries are at increased risk of detention and deportation, even if they came to the U.S. through legal means of entry. ICE raids and the too frequent reports of individuals being...

Owner:  States Newsroom Network
Feds extend lead-free ammo rebates at 13 wildlife refuges in 2025-26
Former student issues tort claim against Boise School District

Former student issues tort claim against Boise School District

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Ashley Green, a former Boise School District student, issued a tort claim against the district and three of the schools she attended, seeking $1 million in damages. Green alleges the district and schools failed to "report,...

Owner:  Smith Family
Utah, Idaho both rank among nation’s happiest states

Utah, Idaho both rank among nation’s happiest states

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is the sixth-happiest state in the nation, while Idaho cracked the top 10 at No. 10, according to WalletHub’s 2025 Happiest States in America report released recently. The analysis compared all 50 states across 30 metrics...

Owner:  Kent Frandsen
7 Investigates: The Vaccine Divide in Idaho

7 Investigates: The Vaccine Divide in Idaho

As the debate over the use of vaccines continues across the country, the number of Idaho children getting vaccinated continues to fall, specifically when it comes to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Idaho is not alone; according to data...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Nez Perce Tribe challenges Idaho national forest gold mine

Nez Perce Tribe challenges Idaho national forest gold mine

Published 12:00 pm Monday, September 15, 2025 The Nez Perce Indian Tribe is seeking to stop a large Idaho gold mine on national forest land, arguing it was approved contrary to federal environmental laws. The tribe has filed a lawsuit arguing it...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter

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