The second week of the legislation session is over - with big news about the budget, school vouchers, DOGE, and abortion. Here's what you missed: #idpol #idleg

Hear more from Idaho's newest Olympian, who is also a prospect for the U.S. women's soccer team 👉 www.idahostatesman.com/sports/artic... #idpreps

How much will a new Medicaid regulation save the state? A DHW spokesperson said the department had no estimate on how much the cuts could save the state. Sarah Cutler and @beccasavransky.bsky.social #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

This bill would add extra penalties for wearing masks while committing a crime. But does that include sunglasses? More here: #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

This proposed legislation (inspired by Idaho's DOGE committee) failed to get an initial rubber stamp, a rarity. Here's why #idpol #idleg www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

Shoutout to @beccasavransky.bsky.social who reported today from the U.S. Supreme Court to keep Idahoans informed about the Idaho law in question. @idahostatesman.com www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

AI has a place. Publishing misinformation and calling it local news ain’t it. Share this story and follow this account to hold the Idaho Statesman accountable for its sloppy AI use. boisedev.com/news/2026/01...

Want bottomless mimosas? You might have to go a city over www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

December 2025 is currently the third-warmest on record, with an average temp of 41.5 degrees. If abnormally warm weather continues, which is expected, it could surpass the hottest Decembers on record, which are 1917 and 1933. Read more at: www.idahostatesman.com/news/weather...

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement waited at the Boise Airport to pick someone up, two local lawyers told the Idaho Statesman. Boise Airport spokesperson told me “Airport employees were not part of this action.” www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/

Reporters can do what AI can’t. But McClatchy Media refuses to agree to ethical guidelines on its AI usage. With your support, we can ensure your local news is done by local reporters like these. @idwanewsguilds.bsky.social @idahonewsguild.bsky.social

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High school students in the Boise School District now receive free access to the @idahostatesman.com. How to get it 👇 www.idahostatesman.com/news/busines... #idpreps

Had some fun yesterday... www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

It's not Spotify Wrapped but here's my end of year recap of my favorite stories written by my colleagues at the @idahostatesman.com

“We hold Mora in our hearts each day,” a speaker and friend of the Gerety family said during a community vigil Saturday evening in the North End. “For those of you didn’t know her before, now you do, and Mora would have loved to be your friend.” www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

Here to announce that I am officially the Idaho Press’ Boise reporter. It's been amazing getting to know Nampa through a whole new lens these past two years, but now I’m off to cover my hometown. buff.ly/nbOnLHb

The Caldwell Police Department has been the only one of 10 agencies at a recent federal raid in Wilder, Idaho, to confirm that its officers zip-tied children during the Oct. 19 operation at a horse racing venue. www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwe...

Trying to figure out who to vote for? We have voter guides, with candidates' answers in their own words. +Detailed coverage such as why a candidate apologized to the police/what fundraising $$ signify +background research into the candidates www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

2 ex-allies vie for Boise Council. Can a well-funded conservative beat them? www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

Is the American dream still alive? This Idaho political family thinks so www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

Funny things to put googly eyes on. Anime pictures. Here's how local cities are using AI and how much money they're spending on it 💰💰💰💰 www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

Bendawald was found NOT GUILTY on all five of the felony counts against him. Story here:

Craving Dubai chocolate in Boise? Here's where to find it: www.idahostatesman.com/living/food-...

"We’re an urban county, but there’s a desire to hang on to what we have left, which is dwindling.” www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

Pres. Trump signed an executive order this summer aimed at homelessness. How will that affect Boise? www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

Final: Eagle 34, Skyview (WA) 13 in the Northwest Showdown More Friday night football scores: www.idahostatesman.com/sports/high-... #idpreps

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The Idaho Department of Education approved hundreds of conservative resources in 2024 for schools to use for free. But how many local schools are using them? www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/e...

5 Idaho high school graduates will start the season on an active NFL roster TE Colson Yankoff, Commanders (Coeur d'Alene) OL John Ojukwu, Titans (Boise) FB/DL Scott Matlock, Chargers (Homedale) TE Colston Loveland, Bears (Gooding) DT Tommy Togiai, Texans (Highland) #idpreps

The Department of Justice investigated an Idaho school district. Here's what we know www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/e...

One army veteran said he was praying for someone to help his neighborhood. Here's why: www.idahostatesman.com/news/busines...

A mobile home park in Eagle was bought by new owners this summer. That's when the problems started, according to residents. www.idahostatesman.com/news/busines...

An Idaho prisoner died after an assault at a private prison hundreds of miles away, where several other states' correctional systems house people because of overcrowding. He was being housed at the Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona, which has been plagued by complaints for years.

The Justice Department investigated an Idaho school district. Here's what happened www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/e...

Nampa might transfer the Ford Idaho Center to CWI. But that's not the only change the city is considering www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

Smashed windows. Missing court dates. How ICE is changing its tactics w/help from @alexbrizee.bsky.social www.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

A protester was charged twice in Boise in one day. Here’s why she came out on top www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

the cutest photo i've ever seen in a news article www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

NEW: It's been over a year since nearly 90 men incarcerated at the state's highest-security prison participated in a six-day-long hunger strike. Today, they're refusing their meals again.

NEW: Boise’s police union is going back to the negotiating table — at least according to them. The union announced Thursday that the city had agreed to continue negotiations. But Friday morning, the city said that’s not the case. What we know:

NEW: Jacob Miller will spend at least the next 22 years in prison after he drove drunk through a crosswalk in downtown Boise and severely injured two pedestrians. “They will forever live with the scars left from his criminal conduct."

NEW: Bryan Kohberger admitted in court that he killed 4 U of I students in 2022, finally bringing some closure to the 2 ½-year case that brought national attention to the grieving college town. “Are you pleading guilty because you are guilty?” Judge Hippler asked Kohberger. “Yes,” he replied.

Boise council approves increase in parking fees. What drivers need to know www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

When the Boise City Council approved a labor contract for the police department, one council member described it as an “olive branch" to the union. But the city's police union isn't in agreement. Here's what we know:

The drunk driver barely made it a third of a mile when he crashed his Dodge Ram truck into the passenger side of Brooke’s Subaru Forester. Brooke later died. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...