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Shoshone-Paiute land blessing ceremony marks step toward new casino near Boise
Sho-Pai leaders hope the casino and resort project between Boise and Mountain Home will provide sustainable revenue for their tribes. BOISE, Idaho — Ancient rhythms echoed sacred traditions Thursday as the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes gathered to bless...

Idaho paramedic-led program aims to ease EMS strain, improve mental health response
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Idaho — A new paramedic-led program in rural Washington County is aiming to improve mental health crisis response while easing pressure on law enforcement and EMS resources. Weiser Ambulance District Paramedic Ashley Lynn leads...

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee brings back proposal to sell public land in Utah, Idaho, other Western states
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is bringing back a proposal that would allow the federal government to sell off several million acres of public land in Utah and other Western states, including Idaho. Lee says it will open up “underused” federal land...

Dan Lanning Already Prepares Ryder Lyons Contingency Plan With Latest Oregon Update
5-star QB Ryder Lyons is still up for grabs. But Dan Lanning’s doing all he can to build Oregon’s future around him. The Ducks, coming off a 13-1 season with a Big Ten title and a top-5 offense, are once again riding a tidal wave of momentum. OC...

Perpetua enters financing agreements to fund Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho
Perpetua Resources has entered into agreements for a financing package to advance its Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, US. The company has signed a $300m bought deal with National Bank of Canada Financial Markets and BMO Capital Markets, alongside...

Grenell says US has achieved LGBT equality: ‘Left knows it’
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell claimed that the gay and lesbian community has "largely achieved equality in this country" amid this most recent Pride Month of June. Grenell gave his first media interview since President Donald Trump was...

Two Idaho Tribes come together to bless land for future casino
ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Two Idaho tribes came together to bless the land for a future casino, south of Boise, on Thursday. For Chairman Brian Mason of the Shoshone-Paiute tribe, being the last to the dance was unacceptable. The Sho-Pai tried for a...

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: June 11, 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new plan for COVID-19 vaccine's this summer, and one group has been left off the vaccination recommendation list. Healthy pregnant women are no longer recommended by the CDC to...
Idaho-based energy company to bring 'transformative' nuclear reactor to Utah
ORANGEVILLE, Emery County — A revolutionary fission nuclear microreactor capable of producing electricity and high-temperature heat is set for a test run at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab. The move is a result of a memorandum of understanding...

9 eastern Idaho softball players earn All-State designation
EASTERN IDAHO — Century High School senior pitcher Ally Evans put the finishing touches on an incredible high school career this year, recording her 500th strikeout while holding opponents to a .196 batting average. For her continued success on...
BYU-Idaho hosts first-ever Rexburg YSA Conference
BYU-Idaho will host its first-ever Young Single Adult Conference at the end of the month. It will be four days of devotionals, temple worship, classes, service projects and other activities designed for single adults 18-35 years old. “The purpose...

‘Inflammatory, emotional and pervasive’: Donna Adelson citing extensive media coverage in push for change of venue
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Donna Adelson and her defense team will be in court Friday morning asking a judge to move her upcoming trial out of Tallahassee. You can watch the hearing live at 9 a.m. at the top of this story, on our streaming apps...

Ahead of Bryan Kohberger's Trial, Family and Friends of Idaho Murder Victims Speak Out in New Docuseries
When four University of Idaho students were brutally killed at an off-campus residence in November 2022, it shook the small, quiet college town of Moscow and made national headlines. Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and...

Everlight Solar Earns Comparably's 2025 Best Leadership Teams Award
VERONA, Wis., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Everlight Solar is proud to announce that it has earned Comparably's Best Leadership Teams in 2025. This recognition is based entirely on employee feedback, evaluating key factors such as confidence in...

Jay Tust leaving KTVB to join Boise State Athletics
Tust enters a new chapter after nearly 14 years of award-winning storytelling, unending community commitment and sideline style at KTVB. BOISE, Idaho — Longtime KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust on Thursday announced he is leaving Idaho’s NewsChannel...

How to watch Alone season 12: stream the reality show’s latest survival challenge from anywhere
Season 12 of Alone, the hit US survival reality TV show, premieres on the History Channel on Thursday, June 12, 2025 After last year’s trip to the Arctic Circle, Alone season 12’s producers are sending the latest batch of survivalists on a very...

Idaho County shows marked poverty decrease in latest census data; state poverty rate drops; rural counties see mixed results
Idaho’s poverty rate has fallen to 10.6%, making it the 15th lowest in the nation, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The state’s poverty rate has improved significantly from the previous survey period of 2014-2018, when...

Country singer Jon Pardi answers 7 Questions with Emmy ahead of his Idaho Falls concert next week
Every week I’m interviewing exciting people from Idaho and around the world! Jon Pardi is an award-winning country music singer and songwriter, a husband and father of two, and recently released a new album called “Honkytonk Hollywood.” John is...

These Photos of Idaho’s Most Adoptable Cats Might Just Break You
If there’s one thing that can make anyone’s home feel complete it’s a cat and there’s no better place to get one than the Idaho Humane Society. It’s very common to hear the phrase “adopt don’t shop” but after visiting the Humane Society it is very...

Micron pledges $200 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing
Chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. said it will spend about $200 billion on U.S. manufacturing, research and development, the latest company to pledge large-scale investments in the country since President Donald Trump was re-elected. The spending...