Board Game Convention draws hundreds to Idaho Falls

The Idaho Convention of Board Gamers (ICON) at the Snake River Event Center ran from Oct. 9 -11. The event drew hundreds of participants to play board games and socialize. An event for everyone Games of almost every kind were available for...

UNLV Faces Defining Road Test Against Boise State

UNLV (6-0) @ Boise State (4-2) Location: Albertson Stadium, Boise, ID Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 12:30 PM PST Lines: Boise State -12.5, O/U 62.5 The undefeated UNLV Rebels are traveling north to Boise, Idaho, to take on the defending...

CVS Health exits poor markets and businesses, reports record Q3 revenues

Leaving the Affordable Care Act exchange, closing some Oak Street clinics and taking a $5.7 billion charge all have CVS Health on a much better financial path. So good that the healthcare giant reported a record $102.9 billion in Q3 revenue and...

NOAA Forecasts Heavy Mountain Snow and Prolonged Cold for Idaho Winter 2026

BOISE, ID. — Idaho is bracing for a classic mountain winter, as NOAA’s Winter 2025–2026 outlook calls for frequent snowstorms, colder-than-normal temperatures, and long-lasting winter hazards across much of the state. Released Thursday, Oct. 16,...

Closed burning season ending for Idaho

BOISE - “Closed fire season," the five months of the year when state burn permits are legally required in Idaho, ends Monday, October 20. Burn permits are normally required from May 10 through October 20 each year and are issued by the Idaho...

A swing worth taking, the Bellhouse at the Idaho Falls Country Club offers unique and classic dishes

Miso Black Cod | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — A combination of unique and classic dishes, the Bellhouse at the Idaho Falls Country Club is a top shot at fine dining in eastern Idaho. Located at 11511 South Country Club Drive,...

Commentary: Bridging the red-blue divide on climate

Heather Reams, the president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), stepped onto the stage at Breckenridge’s Mountain Towns 2030 summit — a room full of progressives accustomed to negotiating with Republicans on climate policy. She...

“Gaurded by Predators”: In Idaho women’s prisons, guards get away with sexual abuse and victims are blamed

Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault. “Guarded by Predators” is a new investigative series obtained through partnership with InvestigateWest, exposing rape and abuse by Idaho’s prison guards and the system that shields them. Find...

Trick-or-Treat in Bangor: Why Maple Street Is a Must-Visit

Trick or treat, smell our feet, give us something good to eat, let's all head to Maple Street! With Halloween just a couple days away, the leaves, pumpkins, crisp days and cool nights, are all in full effect! The Bangor area has no shortage of...

Bridging the red-blue divide on climate

Heather Reams, the president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), stepped onto the stage at Breckenridge’s Mountain Towns 2030 summit — a room full of progressives accustomed to negotiating with Republicans on climate policy. She...

Qatar coming to Idaho for military aircraft trainings. Here’s what we know

Word about a new facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base to train Qatari fighter pilots spread rapidly when it was teased a week ago, but details of the sudden U.S. Defense Department deal have remained limited. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s...

City Club of Boise - Energy Supply and Demand

Experts joined the City Club to discuss energy supplies, price, availability and the growing demand for electricity. Some topics covered in the forum include: How agencies can best balance sources of energy and service requirements for public...

The New York Times’ Recent ‘Abortion Pollution’ Story Serves the Antiabortion Agenda

A small group of antiabortion advocates from Students for Life of America in front of the Massachusetts State House in Boston on June 25, 2022. (Craig F. Walker / The Boston Globe via Getty Images) For the last three years, Students for Life of...

Idaho Falls Symphony to present ‘Sounds of the American West’ through music and film

The following is a press release from the Idaho Falls Symphony: IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Symphony invites the community to an unforgettable evening of music and imagery with Sounds of the American West, presented by Mountain View Hospital and...

Hailey wins mountain town sustainability award

Hailey has been named the Community of the Year by Mountain Towns 2030, an organization that helps U.S. mountain towns plan for climate change and advocates for them to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Hailey earned the award, announced on...

Idaho families deserve science white it comes to the Stibnite Mine project, not fear-mongering

As the former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, my job was to protect both public health and the environment, including protecting Americans from toxic exposures. In that mission, the EPA and the Make America Healthy Again...

5th Annual Fall Fest Today Through Sunday In Peck, Idaho

PECK - Free admission family fun fall festivities today, tomorrow, and Sunday at the Big Canyon Acres Fall Fest, one-half mile off of Highway 12 before the town of Peck, ID. The Fall Fest is in its fourth year at Big Canyon Acres, a homestead...

Hottest Octobers in Idaho since 1895

In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior,...

From Boise to Barcelona: Athletes Embrace Cultural Adventures

Boise State volleyball players Bridey O’Connor and Addison Wolden embraced a transformative study abroad experience in Barcelona, combining classes with cultural exploration. The summer program allowed them to immerse themselves in a new...

Exploring Idaho: A tour of the Oregon Trail through Idaho

The most dangerous crossing along the Oregon Trail was a section of the Snake River in Glenns Ferry. GLENNS FERRY, Idaho — More than 500 miles of the historic Oregon Trail cuts through Southern Idaho. The most dangerous crossing along the route is...