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Surprise Travel Warning Issued For Popular Vacation Spot Loved by Idahoans

107.9 LITE FM - Idaho · July 10, 2025

Once we’re past Fourth of July weekend, it seems like Idahoans split into two distinct groups. In one corner? People who are ready for pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween decorations. In the other corner? People trying to squeeze in as much travel...

Idaho welcomes home 124th Fighter Wing after overseas deployment

ABC 6 - Idaho · July 8, 2025

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — On Monday night, the Idaho National Guard welcomed home more than 300 returning Airmen of the 124th Fighter Wing following an overseas deployment. More than 300 Idaho Air National Guard Airmen deployed in March 2025 to the...

FedEx buys world’s first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter aircraft

FreightWaves · July 14, 2025

FedEx will operate the world’s first ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to undergo conversion from passenger to freighter configuration after signing a purchase agreement last week. Dublin-based ACIA Aero Leasing said it plans to deliver the converted...

'Adventure Awaits' at the Museum of North Idaho

CDA Press - Idaho · July 10, 2025

The Museum of North Idaho's newest exhibit, "Adventure Awaits: Outdoor Recreation in North Idaho," opened Thursday. Described as a celebration of a century of outdoor adventure in the region, the exhibit runs through Sept. 27. "This exhibit...

Mountain West adds Grand Canyon for upcoming season against wishes of SDSU, others

The San Diego Union-Tribune - California · July 8, 2025

After months of fielding calls from member schools saying there were hearing Grand Canyon would join the Mountain West a year early, and the conference office responding that their agreement says they’re not coming until July 1, 2026, “and that’s...

Boise State top-ranked Group of 5 team in preseason poll

Sports Illustrated - New York · July 8, 2025

Phil Steele doesn’t have a lot of faith in the Group of 5 heading into the 2025 college football season. Steele ranked all 136 FBS teams in his annual preseason magazine, and the Power 4 and Notre Dame represent 56 of the top 57 teams in the...

The River Downtown open after over four years of development

The Union - California ·

For the past four and a half years, curious consumers have been strolling past 232 Commercial Street in Nevada City, all wondering the same thing: what is going on in there? Wonder no more: The River Downtown is officially open for business and...

Numerous Boise State players receive preseason all-Mountain West recognition

Sports Illustrated - New York · July 10, 2025

The majority of Boise State’s offensive and defensive starters were placed on Athlon Sports' preseason all-Mountain West teams. Twenty-one Broncos received recognition from the publication, including 10 first-team selections. Quarterback Maddux...

MOUNTAIN WEST WELCOMES GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

1310 KFKA - Colorado · July 8, 2025

For Immediate Use: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Contact: Javan Hedlund (719) 648-4027 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Conference today announced that Grand Canyon University will join the league immediately for the 2025-26 academic year. GCU...

This Instagram Account Is Sharing The Best Boise Flight Deals

Power 105.5 - Idaho · July 10, 2025

Summertime in the Treasure Valley means unlimited fun. There is so much to do including floating the Boise River, going to the Boise Farmers Market, or even just hanging out outside at one of the splash pads. But just because there's a lot of fun...

Mountaintop View 7-8-25 Jeanty tampering?, Worst coaching hires since 2000, Bulldogs mining Midwest, and other Monday news

Mountain West Connection - Colorado · July 8, 2025

The Tuesday Edition is like a giant burrito…full of lots of good stuff! We have content from around the conference as we head into actual fall camp stories and the excitement of the 2025 fall sports seasons. Enjoy!! After a story on social media...

Forest Service call to suppress wildfires ‘as swiftly as possible’ reopens an old debate

KUER - Utah · July 15, 2025

In late May, new Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz published a letter on the 2025 fire season that, among many other things, called for wildfires to be extinguished "as swiftly as possible." That may sound prudent to many, but it raised eyebrows...

Travis Decker sighting in Idaho was look-alike hiker, authorities say

New York Daily News · July 10, 2025

An apparent Idaho sighting of Travis Decker, the Washington man wanted for allegedly killing his three young daughters, was confirmed to be nothing more than a look-alike hiker with similar tattoos, federal officials said. The U.S. Marshals...

Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves’ family reveals why they are returning $85,000 from GoFundMe

The Independent (U.S.) · July 8, 2025

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of...

Idaho's NFL Buzz Is All About Kellen Moore and The Saints!

KIDO Talk Radio - Idaho ·

It won't be long before football season arrives, meaning the days of doing nothing on weekends will soon come to an end. Sports bars will be filled with passionate fans of high school, college, and professional football. College football's media...

Happy trails: The ultimate guide to Spokane's best hiking spots

The Gonzaga Bulletin - Washington State ·

While back to school season is often spent laden with boxes to unpack, friends to catch up with and syllabi to read, the long, sunny days offer the perfect opportunity to leave the craziness behind and hit the trails. Whether you’re looking for a...

Taylor Swift Just Vacationed Near Idaho Border: Fans Missed Her!

95.7 KEZJ - Idaho · July 10, 2025

The biggest celebrity in the world just spent a few days getting pampered poolside at a luxury resort less than 140 miles over the Idaho border. Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelsey were recently seen by several local residents and staffers of...

Forest Search for Travis Decker Called Off After Idaho Officials Locate Lookalike Hiker

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Officials have ended the search for Travis Decker in an Idaho forest after finding the lookalike hiker who had been reported to authorities by a family on Saturday, July 5 The man resembling Decker, who is accused of killing his three...

Grand Canyon fire that destroyed lodge was left to burn; then, it blew up

OregonLive.com · July 14, 2025

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control Monday had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising scrutiny over the National Park Service’s decision not to...

Wildfire Destroyed Historic Grand Canyon Lodge After Being Allowed to Burn

Insurance Journal · July 14, 2025

A wildfire raging along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim that leveled a historic lodge erupted over the weekend after burning for more than a week, raising scrutiny over the National Park Service’s decision not to aggressively attack the fire right...