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  City of Boise seeks approval for an open space parcel and a future park
One parcel is in the Boise Foothills, near the Warm Springs Golf Course. The other parcel is near Oaklawn Drive and Hummel Drive on the Boise Bench. BOISE, Idaho — The City of Boise is seeking to add two properties to its park system. Boise Mayor...
 
    
  Fatal Accidents Reported in Southern Idaho on Thursday and Friday
Police in Idaho have reported three fatal vehicle highway accidents this week. The first happened on Tuesday, and the other two happened last night and this morning. All three fatal accidents happened in southeast Idaho, and they all happened on...
 
    
  Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle Starts Today with TWO Top Prizes of $1,000,000 Available
BOISE - The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is one of the most widely anticipated games from the Idaho Lottery every year. This marks the nineteenth year for the popular, annual holiday Lottery game that features two guaranteed top prizes of $1,000,000....
 
    
  Ultimate guide to watching 2025-26 USC men's and women's basketball
As both USC men's and women's basketball ramp up for their respective seasons, there is plenty to be excited about for both squads. Trojan fans really should be tuning in on TV and heading out to Galen Center as often as they can so they don't...
 
    
  105 Bigfoot sightings in Idaho: Creature has excellent taste in real estate
For context, a study shows Idahoans have better odds of seeing Bigfoot than winning most lottery jackpots. Still better odds than finding parking in Downtown Boise. IDAHO, USA — Idaho has been scientifically ranked as the eighth most likely place...
 
    
  Boise State's Dylan Riley earns second MW Offensive Player of the Week honor
Boise State running back Dylan Riley has been named the Old Trapper Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, the conference announced. Riley achieved a career-high 201 rushing yards and one touchdown on 15...
 
    
  How To Identify Chronic Wasting Disease In Montana's Wildlife
If you hunt in Montana, by now you have heard the term CWD, or "chronic wasting disease" being used in regard to big game in the state. With opening day for rifle season this past weekend, hunters should be checking for the disease in harvested...
 
    
  Boise Centre expansion? A new performing arts center? GBAD considers its options
The Greater Boise Auditorium District, or GBAD, is considering expansion options. BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. With historic demand for event space in the valley, the Greater Boise Auditorium District is...
 
    
  An Idaho Driver was Arrested for DUI After Crashing a Semi-truck Into a River
One person was injured after a crash. It happened Tuesday morning around 4 a.m., at milepost 259, on interstate 80, just outside Elk Mountain. A semi-truck, which was hauling potatoes, traveled eastbound when it crossed the median and crashed into...
 
    
  Boise State Football Grabs Attention of Top 25 Voters Once Again
We're in to a new week in the world of college sports--and sports in general--but fans here in Boise are still glowing after a dominant win in Boise on 'The Blue' against Mountain West foe, UNLV. Many called it a 'rivalry'--the back and forth that...
 
    
  East Idaho Hunter Shoots Charging Grizzly In Self-Defense
An eastern Idaho hunter is fortunate to be alive after crossing paths recently with a grizzly bear. Surviving a grizzly bear attack is uncommon. Most bears don't interact with humans, but if they are wandering with cubs or starved for food, they...
 
    
  Idaho governor mum on plans for Qatari training facility at Mountain Home base
Originally published Oct. 14 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. Several of Idaho’s top officials have stayed quiet on the Friday announcement of a training facility for Qatari troops coming to the Mountain Home Air Force Base. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete...
 
    
  Mailbag: Mountain West survival odds, UNLV’s future, Oregon’s hammer, UCLA’s post-Foster rise, USC’s off-field issues and more
The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity....
 
    
  Qatari embassy official reveals Biden admin role in new Idaho training facility finalized under Trump
Qatari prime minister's adviser Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari discusses the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas and what will come next on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A senior official from Qatar’s...
 
    
  Idaho’s governor, members of Congress request federal briefing on Qatari training announcement
Saying they were given no advance notice of the announcement, Idaho’s governor and members of Congress have requested a briefing from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding his recent announcement about training Qatari Air Force personnel at...
 
    
  This Could be the Best Picture Ever Taken in Idaho
Aside from Halloween. Late October in Idaho almost appears an afterthought. The best of the leaf-peeping season is over, having reached past-peak. There’s some snow in the mountains, but in the valleys, there are some days when the high and low...
 
    
  Jake Tapper on travel, Jimmy Kimmel, and his latest book, ‘Race Against Terror’
Most people know Jake Tapper as the lead Washington anchor for CNN, where he hosts the weekday program “The Lead with Jake Tapper” and cohosts the network’s Sunday morning public affairs program “State of the Union.” What many people may not know...
How to watch Nevada football vs Boise State on Friday night
The Nevada football team will play its homecoming game on Friday night against the Wolf Pack's most common opponent, Boise State. It will be the 47th time the teams have met, with the Broncos holding a 32-14 all-time advantage. Boise State is...
 
    
  RFK Jr. Tackles His Father’s Legacy On Food Stamps
As a Democratic senator and future presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy traveled to Mississippi in 1967 to expose a shocking problem: children starving. During the trip, Kennedy met with a family in their windowless shack and spent several...
BIG PIVOTS: ‘Mountain Town 2030’ Conference Has Legs… and Wheels… Part Two
Photo: Park City’s Luke Cartin, second from right in the front row, was a driving force behind creation of Mountain Towns 2030. Jos Kusumoto Photograph. This story by Allen Best appeared on BigPivots.com on October 20, 2025. We are sharing it in...