All 50 States Will See Devastating Economic Hit in Democrat Shutdown

As Democrats hold the government hostage over their push to fund free healthcare for illegal aliens, the Council of Economic Advisers warns the U.S. could lose $15 billion in GDP each week the government is shut down — a crisis that will ripple...

Boise landlord urges city to offer incentives for those keeping rent below market rates

BOISE BENCH, Idaho — Across Ada County, rent prices have skyrocketed between 2015 and 2023 by 71%. That's more than a quarter above the national average, according to the Idaho Policy Institute. After seeing last week’s story about a Boise Bench...

Parks & Economy

As the government shutdown continues, visitors to national parks are finding some remain accessible but with limited services. This could lead to some visitors changing their plans which may have a significant impact on local communities that...

Silver Dollar Announces Closing of $5.9 Million Brokered Financing, with Participation by Eric Sprott

Silver Dollar Resources Inc. (CSE: SLV,OTC:SLVDF) (OTCQX: SLVDF) (FSE: 4YW) ("Silver Dollar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced brokered private placement offering (the "Offering") of units of the...

BoDo Block sees wave of restaurant closures in downtown Boise

Over the past week, three restaurants located in downtown Boise’s BoDo Block have announced their closures. BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Over the past week, three restaurants located in downtown Boise’s BoDo...

A Vehicle in North Idaho Crashed into Several Small Buildings and a Power Pole

One person was injured after a crash. It happened yesterday, around 1:45 p.m. on US Highway 95 near mile post 469, in Sagle. A man from Sandpoint, was driving a Ford F-350 north-bound on U.S. 95, when he lost control and entered the northbound...

2 Idaho agencies awarded $50K in grant funds for drinking water

Two agencies in Idaho were awarded a total of $50,000 in grant funding to help identify and evaluate issues with their drinking water systems. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced that it had awarded $25,000 to the Swan...

Boise trustees to interview all six candidates to fill vacancy

It will take three hours, but Boise School District trustees agreed Thursday that interviewing all six candidates to fill a vacancy on their own board is worth it. Trustee Maria Greeley resigned in September and the district received six...

Idaho Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country Despite Wildfire Risks

Getty Images Idaho homeowners enjoy some of the lowest insurance premiums in the nation, even as premiums rise across many other states. While climate risks are pushing prices higher in places like Florida, Texas, and California, new data from the...

Idaho lawmakers find pandemic measures violated state code, constitution

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho legislators have concluded that certain actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic by the governor, the executive branch, and the state of Idaho were unconstitutional, and/or violated state code. The Idaho COVID-19...

Zions Infrastructure Conference discusses Idaho's growth, funding challenges

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Zions Bank Chief Economist Robert Spendlove emphasized the strength of Idaho's economy, while acknowledging the need for improvement during Thursday's Zions Infrastructure Conference in Meridian. "We're in kind of a...

A 'Point-In-Time' for Idaho's homeless population

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Our Path Home released this year's Point-In-Time (PIT) results, showing a roughly 2% decrease in Ada County's homelessness compared to last year. PIT is a voluntary survey of people in Ada County experiencing homelessness and...

Boise’s Warehouse Food Hall Faces More Turnover; Another Vendor Closes for Good

The Warehouse Food Hall just turned the lights off at another one of its counters. If you don’t count the food hall’s bars, CAMP Cocktails and the Loading Dock, just five of its original tenants are still standing. Foy’s Franks, which opened its...

Idaho’s Youth Apprenticeships: Learning Today, Earning Today

In Idaho, we’ve long believed that the best way to prepare young people for the future is to give them real opportunities in the present. That belief is coming to life through the growth of youth apprenticeships—programs that blend classroom...

Notre Dame-Boise State predictions: Will Irish O-line hold up, and can defense keep momentum?

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Marcus Freeman didn’t pretend to know how Chris Ash would react to an immediate crisis. After a tepid opening night at Miami, followed by a disaster against Texas A&M and annoyance against Purdue, the first-year defensive...

Idaho judge bars release of graphic photos in Bryan Kohberger case

LATAH COUNTY, Idaho (Scripps News Boise) — A Latah County judge has granted a permanent injunction against the City of Moscow regarding the release of certain images of the murder victims in the case of Bryan Kohberger. Second District Judge Megan...

Rare death of a climbing guide on Idaho Springs via ferrata launches state, federal investigations

A 26-year-old guide with Arkansas Valley Adventures Rafting and Zipline died last month while guiding a group on the company’s Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata in Idaho Springs. The Idaho Springs Police Department said in an online post that guide...

Report: Idaho kids lost health insurance at record rates

The rate of children in Idaho without health insurance rose the second fastest in the nation recently, a new report found. From 2022 to 2024, Idaho’s child uninsured rate rose from 5.7% to 8.1%—growing Idaho’s number of uninsured children from...

Miles City Ram and Ewe Sale strong amid market uptick

The Miles City Ram and Ewe Sale held in mid-September saw strong demand and sales during a time when the lamb and wool markets have seen an uptick. Lamb sales have been positive recently, according to Stefanie Leach, Montana Wool Growers...

Economic forecast to feature Idaho experts, talks on AI

An interstate gathering of economists and experts from Idaho and Washington will gather this month to take a look at what’s ahead for Inland Northwest region of the country. At a Glance: Inland Northwest Partners hosts annual economic forecast...