RSV cases see early spike in Idaho, nationwide

BOISE, Idaho — A college ID can get you into a lot of places around Idaho. Maybe into a football or basketball game on campus, onto a city bus, even a discount at some local restaurants. What it won't get you, if a proposed piece of legislation passes this...

IDAHO, USA — According to Idaho Fish and Game, survey's show that within one year, from 2021-2022, the wolf population in Idaho has declined by 206. "Wolf population reduction has been a priority of the Fish and Game Commission," Idaho Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever said. "There's been a concerted effort by Fish and Game staff, hunters, trappers and other partners and agencies to reduce wolf conflicts with livestock and bring the wolf population in balance with prey species, particularly elk."

MERIDIAN, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Staffing shortages coupled with a rise in drug-related emergencies has created a need for detox facilities in the Treasure Valley. “Especially after the pandemic, we’ve seen a rise in opioid and stimulant overdoses, we’ve seen a lot more...

BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. It's official — the Treasure Valley is the home of James Beard award-nominated chefs. Not one, not two, not three — but four were announced in the 2023 James Beard Awards for Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists.

BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. In bookstores and online, there are myriad children’s books with a variety of different purposes. Some are written to entertain kids with fanciful stories of adventure. Others teach children their ABCs and address learning manners in fun, accessible ways.

BOISE, Idaho — After more than 70 years at 16th and Front streets, the brick building that has housed Boise Fire Station 5 will soon come down to make way for a replacement in the same spot. Firefighters ran their final call from the station Monday morning. The new...

BOISE, Idaho — Students cranked their creative gears during JUMP's 'Innovation Day' on Saturday. About 150 young inventions from first through 12th grade showcased their ideas as part of an invention convention. The convention is one of three regional events hosted by Invent Idaho, a competition that inspires students...

BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. When it comes to human trafficking, education and awareness on the topic is of critical importance. The Nampa Family Justice Center is fully aware of this fact. On Thursday, the center hosted an “Understanding Human Trafficking” training session at the Nampa Police Department to help broaden community perspective on the crime both from local and national standpoints.

BOISE, Idaho — Elaine Clegg will be the next CEO of Valley Regional Transit. The outgoing Boise City Council Member says she has a passion for public transportation and wants to pass that along to everyone in the Treasure Valley. Some of the criticism around public transportation is that...

BOISE, Idaho — Journalists and the public have been seeking more answers as to what happened in the months before Boise Mayor Lauren McLean asked the former chief of police, Ryan Lee, to resign. Because two lawsuits were filed against the city relating to Lee, documents highlighting more details...

BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Boise State University President Marlene Tromp faced questioning about the university’s fees, staff positions related to “inclusion and belonging,” and payments to speakers during her presentation to state budget writers Tuesday. In many cases, Tromp did not have the information lawmakers were looking for.

BOISE, Idaho — Zamzows Inc., with the help of community members in the Treasure Valley, raised a record donation of more than $60,000 for local animal shelters. The $61,286 check was presented at an in-person ceremony Friday morning. It is the second year Zamzows, a family-owned, garden and pet retailer, has held the donation drive and said this year's donation efforts raised considerably more money than last year.

BOISE, Idaho — After receiving several calls, some of them "vile, profane and insulting," Judiciary, Rules and Administration House Committee Chairman Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa) announced Friday minors will be allowed to testify in his committee. "The biggest news in the newspaper lately has been this committee on one...

EAGLE, Idaho — After a lengthy discussion, the City of Eagle's Planning & Zoning Commission voted against an application to annex Avimor into Eagle during Monday's special meeting. Avimor is nestled in the foothills north of Eagle in an unincorporated area that includes parts of Ada, Boise and Gem...

IDAHO, USA — The Idaho Lottery is honoring twenty school heroes in the state. The Sweethearts Scratch Game campaign to "Share the Love" includes recognizing a school worker, from teachers to cafeteria workers. The first "Hero" to be recognized is a fifth-grade teacher from Lakevue Elementary School in Nampa,...

BOISE, Idaho — Following the release of police video Friday in the deadly assault of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols from Memphis, Tennessee, the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association issued a statement calling the beating a "horrendous criminal act." Nichols' death on Jan. 10 prompted murder charges Thursday against the five...

BOISE, Idaho — The USS Idaho Commissioning Committee, US Navy Sailors and former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne spent Tuesday morning at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery honoring the fallen men and women who served our nation. “It definitely makes me feel humbled,” said Executive Officer Lt. Commander Darrell Smith.

BOISE, Idaho — On Tuesday, Jan. 31, around 1:30 p.m., Boise Police Department (BPD) responded to an armed robbery on the 3500 block of Rose Hill. According to BPD the suspects were wearing masks and displayed a weapon before getting away. Police set up a perimeter, had nearby schools shelter in place and deployed K-9's but have not found the suspects.

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Freedom Caucus - consisting of 12 conservative Idaho lawmakers - released their proposal of draft legislation to outline a school choice program in the state of Idaho. The draft proposes the establishment of a "freedom in educations savings accounts" (FESA). The Idaho State Legislature...

BOISE, Idaho — Boise Police are currently investigating a death that occurred between a pedestrian struck by a car in downtown Boise on Jan. 23. According to the news release, a driver of a pickup truck was turning left from 11th Street onto State Street, when they hit a man walking northbound in the crosswalk on 11th Street crossing State Street.