NEW THIS MORNING: Saturday, Oct. 19
Last year, a grand jury indicted Martin on the charges, which stemmed from the night of Nov. 18, 2022.
2 people escape after plane crashes into Idaho lake, officials uncertain if aircraft will be removed from water
The following is a news release from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, Oct. 13, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Blaine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an aircraft crash at Pettit Lake in northern Blaine County.
Failed execution of Thomas Creech leads Idaho Dept. of Corrections to change procedure
The Idaho Department of Corrections made changes to its execution chamber and procedures following the failed execution of convicted killer Thomas Eugene Creech.
OPINION: Idaho voters face a stark 'them-or-us' choice in November
Bryan Smith, an ultra-right Republican and vice chair of the extremist Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF), understands that the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI) will break the stranglehold his hardline branch of the GOP has over who gets elected to public office in Idaho.
Idaho agency defunds suspected whistleblower, supports nonprofit accused of Medicaid fraud
After two human trafficking victims filed complaints claiming they were exploited by an Idaho nonprofit, the state’s victim assistance agency kept sending the organization money. And after InvestigateWest published a series of articles describing how the organization,
Idaho Department of Correction creates execution preparation room after failed lethal injection
The state of Idaho has renovated the F Block unit at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution south of Boise to create a new execution preparation room, the Idaho Department of Correction announced Tuesday.
New cell phone waiting lot opens at the Boise Airport, tripling parking spots available
A new cell phone waiting lot is now open at the Boise Airport. The new lot is about 2 miles, or a 5 to 7-minute drive from the terminal, and has 50 spots instead of the 15 the old parking area had.
Boaters rescue two people after plane crashes into Pettit Lake
The Blaine County Sheriff's Office says boaters on Pettit Lake rescued two people after their plane crashed into the lake on Sunday.
Idaho Department of Corrections updates execution protocols after failed attempts
The Idaho Department of Corrections issued new procedures and protocols for executing inmates after the botched execution attempt of Thomas Creech in February.
Filer City drafts a new comprehensive plan for 2025
Pedrow oversees zoning and planing for the city of Filer. She says state law requires cities to prepare and maintain a current comprehensive plan... and the one for filer hasn’t been updated since 2009.
Juvenile in custody after police response puts Rocky Mountain High School on 'hall check' in Meridian
Students at Rocky Mountain High School in Meridian were put on a ‘hall check’ briefly Tuesday morning, remaining in their classrooms while police pursued a juvenile suspect near the school.
Fire in vacant Union Block building in downtown Boise investigated as possible arson
A weekend fire in the vacant Union Block building in downtown Boise is being investigated as a possible arson.
Important election deadlines Idaho voters should look out for
IDAHO — Idaho will start collecting votes next week as election day approaches. Election Day is Nov. 5, and polling locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where you vote will depend on where you live, but if you cannot submit your ballot on Tuesday, there are other ways you can do your civil duty.
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle.
Incumbent District 32 Rep. Wendy Horman being challenged by Democrat Cecile Perez
Rep. Wendy Horman, R-Idaho Falls, is facing a Democratic opponent in her re-election bid for District 32, seat B. Her challenger is Cecile Perez. The seat is a two-year term. District 32 encompasses the rural part of western Bonneville County.
Concerns raised about Idaho’s new public defense system after exodus in public defenders
Many people charged with felonies in Idaho remain in jail because they cannot afford bail, making free and timely access to communicate with a public defender crucial to their future in the criminal justice system.
Big changes for medicare prescription drug coverage
Open enrollment officially kicks off in Idaho on October 15, 2024 for the 2025 insurance year. While for some it doesn't bring many changes, this year will bring big changes to those on Medicare that have supplemental or Medicare Advantage Plans to help with prescription drug costs.
Vandals hit with a reality check on Saturday
All three losses for the Vandals have come against teams that are currently in the top six of the recent polls. Montana State remains in third and UC Davis sits in sixth in the FCS Stats Perform Top 25 list released on Monday. Oregon is No. 2 on both the AP and coaches polls at the Football Bowl Subdivision level. All three losses were on the road.
Idaho gas prices inch lower as oil fears subside
The following is a news release from AAA Idaho. BOISE – Idaho drivers continue to see savings at the pump this week, despite hurricane activity raising the national average. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.
What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk
Undocumented labor quietly props up the entire American economy — but nowhere more dramatically than on dairy farms.
Yes, civil political discourse in Idaho is possible during the 2024 election season
In 2022, the financial publication Moneywise ranked Idaho the 10th rudest state in the nation. Three years on and in the midst of a rancorous election season, media reports and anecdotal evidence suggest that that ranking is unlikely to have improved.
It’s the first autism clinic in eastern Idaho, owners say. Here’s where it is and what it offers
The first autism clinic in eastern Idaho is now open at 700 South Woodruff in Idaho Falls and the community is invited to celebrate. Opal Autism Center is celebrating its grand opening Tuesday with pony rides,
Murder in Idaho
Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders, Howard Blum, Harper, 240 pages. My lifelong home, the Palouse region that straddles the center of the Washingt
‘It impacts all of us:’ Faces of Hope spreads awareness for domestic violence during October
We know it happens to everyone. If it's not you, you know, an aunt or an uncle, you've got a grandma or a coworker,” said Paige Dinger.
Northern Idaho Crisis Center opens at new location
According to a Facebook post from the Northern Idaho Crisis Center, they relocated to Kootenai Health’s West Campus on 2301 North Ironwood Place in Coeur d’Alene. The location change was for privacy reasons, and the center wanted a more secluded and comfortable space for its patients.
Inside The Mystery Of Why The Supreme Court Declined To Hear A Pressing Abortion Case
Last week, the Supreme Court surprised court-watchers by declining to take up an emergency abortion case out of Texas,
City of Idaho Falls issues alert for fraudsters asking for payments
The following is a news request from the city of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The city of Idaho Falls is warning residents, business owners, and others to protect themselves from fraudulent payment requests.
Idaho approves workers' comp rate cut for 2025
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) also recommended a 10% reduction in Idaho’s assigned risk market surcharge, suggesting a decrease from 60% to 50%. The Department of Insurance did not confirm if this reduction has been approved.
Idaho voters face a stark “them-or-us” choice in November
The OPI will eliminate closed primaries, giving every Idaho voter, regardless of party, the right to weigh in on who makes it to the general election ballot.
Idaho prosecutors reject student murders suspect's longshot bid to have death penalty taken off table
Bryan Kohberger should face the death penalty if convicted of murder in deaths of four University of Idaho students, according to prosecutors.
How to Watch the Northern Arizona vs. Idaho State Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Idaho State Bengals game, Saturday, Oct. 19.
Israeli strike on hospital tent camp kills 4 and ignites a fire that burns dozens
The strike sent flames sweeping through a packed camp for people displaced by the war, leaving more than two dozen with severe burns, according to Palestinian medics.
Biden-Harris Admin’s Aggressive Litigation Strategy To Enforce Agenda Likely Infringes On States’ Rights
The Biden-Harris administration has aggressively pursued litigation against red states as a means of advancing its agenda, which legal experts
Colorado firefighter grows state's first 1-ton pumpkin
Brad Bledsoe, a fire medic with Aurora Fire Rescue, grew the first giant pumpkin in Colorado to weigh over one ton, coming in at 2,083 pounds. The record-breaking pumpkin was weighed at a Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off hosted by Nick's Garden Center and Nursery on Saturday.
Cooler temperatures are on the way
It was a beautiful Sunday in both the Treasure and Magic Valley. We're going to stay in the 70's until Wednesday, then we'll see a big drop in temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday.
Idaho Department of Lands extends burn restriction end date
According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the normal set date, Oct. 20, of when burn restriction ends has been extended. The department continued to say that the weather and fuel conditions are still not good enough to end restrictions.