Idaho fires inch toward control: Crews from the USFS and BLM, aided by 17 aircraft, are fighting the 250-acre Rocky Knoll Fire near Thatcher as the naturally caused Buckboard Fire, now 75% contained at 1,695 acres west of I-15, edges closer to full containment — learn what’s next.
New Idaho Lake Trout record: On June 19, 2025, Utah angler Aaron Goettsche landed a 42-inch catch-and-release Lake Trout on Payette Lake, securing the new state mark and highlighting years of kokanee stocking and trout suppression that have fattened the fishery — find out how you can chase your own lunker.
Weaving heritage into tomorrow: In Lapwai, Nez Perce artisan Jenny Williams is passing down centuries-old fiberweaving traditions—from dogbane flat bags to acrylic baskets—to apprentice Rhonda Taylor and their community — find out how.
High wildfire risk persists: With above-average heat and dry conditions driving an outlook of above-normal fire potential through September, Idaho has battled 139 blazes and spent $9.2 million on suppression so far — find out how to stay safe.
AI speeds nuclear licensing: Microsoft and Idaho National Laboratory are using Azure AI to automate the assembly of NRC and DOE safety and engineering reports, cutting time and costs for new and advanced reactors — find out how.
Eastern Idaho hits foster milestone: As of June 30, Region 7 became the first in Idaho to surpass 1.5 foster families per foster child and has maintained that ratio through strong community and legislative support — find out how you can help.
Other Idaho headlines this week
- Boise-area urgent care owner pays $3M settlement
- Funding freeze threatens Idaho after-school student success
- Idaho joins regional speeding crackdown July 20-26
- Idaho gas prices finally hit a plateau
- Employers attend Nampa job fair July 21
- Idaho approved $15M grant for NG911 upgrade
- Drought loans available to Wyoming, Idaho businesses
- Bogus Basin hummingbird banding opens to public
