Washington, Oregon Soils Drying Out, Idaho Holding

While we haven’t seen very hot weather across the Northwest, it has been warm enough, long enough, to dry out area soils.   “Other numbers that are at or above 50%, very short to short on June 22nd includes Montana, Wyoming, Washington and Oregon,” said …

Idaho murder trial judge praised as ‘smart, fair and strong'

ACLU Sues Idaho Over Law that Limits Benefits to Illegals

By Greg Pruett • June 27, 2025 The ACLU of Idaho has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new state law that limits access to certain public benefits for individuals living in the country unlawfully. What’s Happening: The law, set to take effect July 1, …

Idaho reports drop in impaired driving deaths, but problem persists

The transportation department will launch a two-week enforcement campaign from July 1 to 13, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. IDAHO, USA — Fatal crashes involving impaired drivers decreased by 18% in Idaho last year, though such incidents …

Impaired driving fatalities down, but still a leading cause of death on Idaho roads

The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department.  BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)—The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reporting an 18% decrease in fatalities from impaired driving crashes—down from 105 in 2023 to 86 in 2024. While …

Emergency relief opposed in Idaho ranch’s phosphate spill lawsuit

Published 11:43 am Friday, June 27, 2025 Idaho regulators claim they lack jurisdiction over cattle owned by an Idaho ranch that were allegedly contaminated by a spill from a phosphate slurry pipeline. Meanwhile, the J.R. Simplot Co., which owns the …

'He posed no threat': Idaho family files federal lawsuit after police kill disabled teen

Victor Perez, who had autism, cerebral palsy and didn't understand English, was shot by Pocatello Police nine times. POCATELLO, Idaho — The mother and grandfather of a 17-year-old with autism and cerebral palsy, who died after being shot by police in …

A Disgusting TV Dinner: Meet Idaho's 'Hannibal Lecter'

There are some stories that are just too vile to believe are true. The 2021 arrest of an Idaho man yielded facts that were difficult for investigators to believe and mirrored a Hollywood movie based on a cannibalistic serial killer. Silence of the Lambs …

Some Say Deadly Heat is Coming to Idaho Next Week

You Mean We've Never Felt it Before? It’s going to get hot!  Next week.  We call it summer.  On Monday and Tuesday, some places in Idaho are likely going to have triple-digit high temperatures.  The remainder of the week will be slightly cooler.  Much …

Idaho Falls man named coach of the year in fast-growing sport

IDAHO FALLS — In just two years of competing at a varsity level, the Idaho Falls Lady Eagles girls’ lacrosse team has jumped from the bottom of the league to the top. And things got even better for the club recently when head coach Dominic Gonzalez was …