Idaho launches website for the Parental Choice Tax credit program

BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, House Bill 93, was signed by Gov. Brad Little in February 2025. The state has now launched the “My School Choice” website, which provides program details and family eligibility...

Former Trump adviser talks of energy sovereignty during visit to University of Idaho

MOSCOW — Energy independence is the key for the United States to dominate the world economy, according to a former White House adviser who visited the University of Idaho on Wednesday. K.T. McFarland, a former deputy national security adviser to...

Nominate North Idaho’s brightest stars

We all know young professionals making a difference in North Idaho through their leadership, innovation or community engagement. They are imaginative, committed and hard-working. They are the future. “In every corner of North Idaho, young...

Senator Risch asks for his pay to be withheld during government shutdown

Boise, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho Senator Jim Risch is requesting that his pay be withheld during the government shutdown. The shutdown is now in its third day, with Republicans and Democratic lawmakers still at odds. Democrats are currently taking a...

International Dairy Foods Association celebrates $11 billion in dairy processing investments during National Manufacturing Month

October is National Manufacturing Month—a time to spotlight American jobs, innovation, and investment. U.S. manufacturing is an enduring and ever-evolving sector that contributes $2.9 trillion to the U.S. economy, employs nearly 12.9 million...

Legals for October, 4 2025

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV09-25-1313 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER In the Matter of the Estate of: LARRY DALE MCMILLIAN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that...

Legalize Idaho to host cannabis education event Sunday in Coeur d'Alene

COEUR d’ALENE — Local cannabis advocates will field questions and share information with community members. Legalize Idaho, a group that promotes legalizing cannabis, will host an informal open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Coeur d’Alene...

Where to watch Notre Dame vs Boise State today, TV channel, streaming info

Notre Dame football's long road to get back into contention for the College Football Playoff continues on Saturday, Oct. 4. The No. 21 Fighting Irish (2-2) take on Boise State (3-1) at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame will...

A Commission Of All Political Parties Should Appoint INEC Chairman – West-Idahosa

Idaho complaint filed after Forest Service blames shutdown on ‘radical’ Democrats

A former Boise Democratic state representative Friday filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel against the chief of the U.S. Forest Service, alleging that the chief was violating a federal law that bars employees in the executive...

Idaho breaks ground on a $135M veterans home to enhance care

Officials plan to modernize the home in Boise, replacing a 60-year-old facility to improve veterans’ living conditions. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho’s veterans celebrated as officials broke ground on a new veterans home in Boise, the third time the...

Idaho utility authority lowers solar reimbursement rates, pauses annual adjustments

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission, which sets utility rate changes in the state, issued a ruling Thursday that will see solar generators in the state who are customers of Idaho Power compensated at lower rates with further adjustments not to...

Gutter Helmet Of Idaho Inc. Reinforces Roofline Protection Across Boise

(MENAFN- GetNews) Gutter Helmet of Idaho Inc. has refined its installation schedules and field practices to serve better homeowners facing seasonal leaf fall and storm runoff. The company emphasizes accurate on-site assessments, a one-piece...

Government shutdown primed to roll into next week after US Senate deadlocks again

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York speaks to reporters at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol during the third day of a federal government shutdown, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — An...

Idaho Secretary of State’s VoteIdaho.gov wins national award for digital innovation

The following is a news release from Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane's office: BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Center for Digital Government (CDG) has recognized the Idaho Secretary of State’s redesigned elections website, VoteIdaho.gov, as a...

Boise offers Youth Firesetting Intervention Program

Curiosity about fire is a natural part of childhood, but when that curiosity leads to fire setting behavior, it becomes a serious concern. Unfortunately, children under 18 account for nearly 50% of all arson arrests in the United States, which is...

Lawmakers weigh in on federal government cuts to PNW Hydrogen Hub

Local lawmakers weighed in on the Trump Administration’s cuts to approximately $1 billion worth of federal funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2), which supports clean energy efforts in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and...

International students in California grapple with fear of deportation, visa applications

Clockwise, from left: Sofia Gomez-Inowe, Robi Casteneda, Daigo Sato and Cesar Saavedra Sanchez. For many international students in California, college life these days is a balancing act between staying on top of homework and exam demands while...

West Ada trustee candidates highlight test scores, inclusion concerns ahead of election

MERIDIAN, Idaho — Voters in the West Ada School District will decide between incumbent Lori Frasure and challenger Dara Ezzell-Pebworth for the District 1 trustee seat this November. Ezzell-Pebworth, a licensed social worker and former West Ada...

Moscow Law Firm Expanding To Pullman With Downtown Office

October 3, 2025 Evan Ellis News A Moscow law firm is expanding to Pullman. Westberg Roepke Moore Law is opening a new office downtown at 209 East Main Street. According to a press release from the firm W+R+M Law focuses on estate planning,...