Idaho News

Second set of exotic reptiles surrendered in Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho | By James Brower, (IDFG) - Fish and Game officers recently took possession of several exotic reptiles from an Idaho Falls area residence. This is the second investigation of its type to o... Read More...

Firefighting pilot dies in Idaho air tanker crash

BOISE, IDAHO (AP) — Authorities say a firefighter died after his single-engine air tanker crashed while he was fighting a small fire in southwestern Idaho Tuesday evening. The Bureau of Land Management ident... Read More...

Idaho Aims for 1M Registered Voters in November Election

BOISE, IDAHO (AP) — Elections officials in Idaho have said they are aiming for a million registered voters in the state this year, many of whom are expected to vote by mail during the pandemic. About 330,000... Read More...

Idaho 8th most expensive place to fill up, but gas prices are down over a year ago

BOISE, Idaho – Drivers had plenty to be happy about when they filled up this week – according to AAA, gas prices remained stable or decreased in every state of the Union, a sure sign that fall weather and red... Read More...

Idaho school districts vary widely in COVID-19 transparency

BOISE, IDAHO (AP) — Idaho school districts vary widely when it comes to letting the public know about coronavirus cases in classrooms. An investigation by the Idaho Statesman reveals that school districts ac... Read More...

Idaho initial and continuing unemployment claims drop again

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The number of Idaho residents applying for unemployment dropped by 4% last week, officials said Thursday, as Idaho’s economy continues recovering during the coronavirus pandemic. The Idah... Read More...

Pocatello will retire Indians mascot at end of year following vote

POCATELLO, Idaho | Original article by Devin Bodkin (IDEDNEWS.org) - Pocatello High School’s Indians mascot will be retired after the 2020-21 school year. Following over two hours of public testimony an... Read More...

Idaho death by suicide rate lower than 2018 despite COVID-19

BOISE, IDAHO (AP) — Idaho's death by suicide rate this year is similar to figures from 2019 and less than numbers from 2018 despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Idaho Statesman reported. As o... Read More...

Idaho Committee OKs $150 Million for Education Funding

BOISE, Idaho | BY KEITH RIDLER (AP) — A committee helping oversee Idaho’s $1.25 billion share of the federal government’s $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on Tuesday approved spending $150 million to he... Read More...

Gov. Little’s proclamation is raising awareness of Idaho’s missing persons

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a proclamation on Monday, establishing September 14 as Idaho Missing Person’s Day. The goal is to raise awareness of Idaho’s 165 missing persons who are cu... Read More...