Sparklers parade honors Idaho heroes: The North Idaho Sparklers parade rolled down Celtus Way in tribute to local heroes and community pride — find out.
Highly-ranked lineman heads to BYU: Idaho’s 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year, Jax Tanner, has committed to the Cougars over Oregon, Michigan and Tennessee, joining 4-star Bott Mulitalo as a premier 2026 offensive line recruit — find out what this means for the Cougars.
Ground Squirrel High School: Ranger Sacha Wells brings the furry residents of Lolo Pass to life with spirit-week murals, class posters and “squirrelatives” voting in an exhibit running through end of July, all amid staffing shortfalls — check out how these squirrels are schooling visitors.
First Northern Idaho temple: After growing 5.33% annually to 23,000 members across eight stakes, Latter-day Saints are gearing up to build their first local temple in Coeur d’Alene — find out.
Idaho closes FY 2025 strong: The state wrapped up its fiscal year on June 30 with a balanced budget, about $345 million on the bottom line, an AAA credit rating, and soaring tax revenues and wages — find out how.
Idaho schools face funding freeze: The Trump administration’s hold on $33 million in Idaho education funding is forcing cuts to migrant education, teacher training and after-school programs statewide — find out how districts are coping.
Bears prowling Wood River Valley: Idaho Fish and Game warns black bears are being lured into neighborhoods by garbage, bird feeders and fallen fruit, risking dangerous encounters and euthanasia — learn what you can do.
Missing autistic boy found safe: EJ Emerson Murray was located late Saturday evening at the Ammon Walmart after community tips guided Idaho Falls officers to his whereabouts — find out how they tracked him down.
Idaho’s AI rollout plan: The state’s Office of Information Technology Services has a two-year, four-step roadmap—from HR and DMV pilot chatbots to public-facing AI tools by August—anchored in transparency, ethics, and efficiency — learn what lies ahead.
Other Idaho headlines this week
- Idaho Patriot Thunder raises $37K for veterans
- Crown Point Trail to be restored
- Idaho Falls icon celebrates 100th Birthday
- State honors summer’s unsung heroes: designated drivers
- BYU-Idaho enrollment surges as housing falls short
- Idaho’s new rules expedited kinship placements
