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Valley County Commissioners gave some early feedback Monday morning to a proposal to swap nearly 16,000 acres of state endowment land around Payette Lake with the U.S. Forest Service.

Have you ever driven down the curvy little street called Protest Road that runs between Federal Way on the Bench and Boise Avenue? It’s an unusual name for a road, isn’t it? But was it really the subject of a protest? The answer may surprise you.

WastewaterScan works with the cities of Boise and Coeur D'Alene, and dozens of other sites across the country. Data collected is shared with state and local health officials.

Boise State Public Radio hosts NPR’s Ximena Bustillo for a community conversation on how immigration has shaped Idaho’s past, present and future. 📅 June 16 📍 Ketchum 🎟️ Free Learn more and register:

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on challenges to Idaho and West Virginia laws that ban transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams. Read more about that case and the other major decisions still to come this term ⤵

As New World Screwworm fly infestations spread in Texas and New Mexico, officials warn Idahoans to look out for infections among livestock and pets traveling across state lines.

Boise City Mayor Lauren McLean proposed a new, lower property tax increase for next year’s budget to account for unexpected revenue. In May, the city proposed a 4% increase in property taxes for next year, including 1% forgone, but on Tuesday, McLean proposed to lower it to 2.7%.

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A high-risk pregnancy doctor is suing Idaho, saying the state’s abortion ban is unconstitutional. The trial is expected to run until Friday, June 12.

Boise State Public Radio has won two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards 🏆 A huge honor recognizing journalism excellence across our newsroom. Grateful for our team — and for our listeners who make this work possible.

Tonight! Come enjoy a beer at Boise Brewing and meet our Mountain West News Bureau reporter Murphy Woodhouse! More info: www.boisestatepublicradio.org/station-news...

On Saturday, the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee voted to give half of its bank account – about $64,000 – to its counterparts at the state level. It said in a Facebook post the money will be used to defeat a ballot initiative to restore abortion rights in Idaho.

The Idaho Statesman’s newsroom went on strike Tuesday to protest AI content and what workers say are unfair wages. The strike was organized by the Idaho News Guild, a union representing 19 members of the Idaho Statesman newsroom.

Join us for Another Round with Boise State Public Radio and Boise Brewing from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 🍻 @murphywoodhouse.bsky.social will lead a conversation on the 2026 wildfire season, drawing from both his reporting and firsthand experience as a former federal wildland firefighter.

Whether out on the range or in the arena, a saddle has to hold up under hard use. Many are factory-made, but custom Western saddles are crafted by skilled leatherworkers. As part of a special Expressive Idaho series, we are revisiting a gathering of Idaho artisans called the “Cowgirl Congress.”

On Tuesday night, Idaho’s so-called “Gang of Eight” became the Gang of Three after more moderate Republicans ousted five of their members in the primary.

Looking to get caught up on all the election news from Tuesday? We have you covered on today's episode of The Connector. Political science professor Jaclyn Kettler breaks down the results with political reporter James Dawson. Listen at the link below or find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Polls closed across the entire state of Idaho as clocks hit 9 p.m. Mountain Time. No county, even those in the southern portion of the state, were allowed to upload results until this time. We'll be bringing you live updates on key races on our live blog:

Last year, Idaho refused a Department of Justice request for election records that included partial Social Security and driver’s license numbers. The DOJ sued the state on April 1, saying federal law allows access to voter records to check for improper registrations.

Much of Colorado and parts of Utah, Wyoming and Idaho saw significant increases in fire weather days. Such days not only heighten the risk for wildfires, they can also trigger power shut-offs and unhealthy air quality.

An in-air crash happened at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Mountain Home. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Join us for Another Round at Boise Brewing from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 🍻 Murphy Woodhouse will lead a conversation on the wildfire season, drawing from both his reporting and firsthand experience as a former federal wildland firefighter. Bring your questions and be part of the discussion.

The U.S. Forest Service approved a request from the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association to temporarily use gas-powered chainsaws to clear about 542 miles of trails in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, citing “extraordinary levels” of downed trees.

We are so excited to have another Voces intern with us over the summer!

April is typically the highest grossing month when it comes to state revenue because of the deadline to file personal income tax returns and last month was no different than in years past.

Low humidity and high heat are pointing to a high-risk fire season. Idaho Power is helping residents prepare for potential outages and revving up efforts to prevent their systems from causing wildfires.

The KBSS transmitter in Sun Valley is experiencing technical difficulties. Our engineers are aware and working remotely on a fix. Thank you for your patience.

The federally funded effort to preserve migratory routes that run through private land has been happening in Wyoming since 2022. It then expanded to Colorado and Idaho, and now it’s coming to Utah.

The rabbits, affectionately called "Bench Bunnies," aren’t really bench bunnies anymore.

It's been a whirlwind week when it comes to mifepristone, one of the medications used for abortion and the management of miscarriages. There's a lot to follow in the mifepristone legal saga — it can get really confusing. Here's what to know.

Latah County closed its jail last year after failing two inspections. The local sheriff’s office, which ran the jail, said its electrical and fire suppression systems had problems. It also doesn’t meet federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards

Elisa Wells, cofounder of Plan C, a website that shares information on where people seeking self-managed abortions can get help in the U.S., said telehealth abortions will remain available in all states because other medications can be used, including in Idaho

Record low snow pack is shaping a high-risk summer for wildfires. A new program is using a unique strategy for getting rid of excess fuel in the Treasure Valley.

While Idaho's average temperature has increased at the same rate as the rest of the country, Boise is noticeably warmer than smaller towns and rural areas.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, what if feeling better didn’t mean doing more — just moving a little? Mind in Motion explores how everyday movement can support your mental health. Whether it’s a walk, time in nature or trying something new, small steps can make a real difference.

The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Michael Barbaro provides an irresistible layman’s approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories of our time. Listen on Boise State Public Radio Monday through Thursday at 6 p.m.

Six transgender Idahoans sued to attempt to prevent from going into effect a new state law that criminalizes transgender people using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, including in private businesses. via @idahocapitalsun.com

City of Moscow officials have denied a conditional use permit for a proposed music and dance studio downtown after dozens of community members pushed back over the developer’s church affiliation.

We’re developing a new project focused on outdoor recreation stories in the Mountain West – trails, weekend trips, local gems and more. We want to hear from you. What should we cover? What would make you open it every week? Take five minutes to tell us. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

New: Boise County Commissioner Darrell "Lindy" Lindstrom denies stabbing a teen girl during a riverside altercation with her family last August and is countersuing.

We’ve refreshed the homepage at Boise State Public Radio to make it easier to discover more of the stories you care about. It’s a cleaner look, smoother navigation, and offers more ways to dive deeper into local news and programming. Take a look around, explore something new, and stay a while.

The city of Nampa isn’t much closer to picking its new mayor after a contentious city council meeting late Monday afternoon. A proposal to interview potential candidates next week and another to appoint former council member Darl Bruner to the position both failed on tie votes.

A first-of-its-kind facility to test nuclear microreactors is ready for business. The 100 foot tall dome in east Idaho could help usher in what the Trump administration hopes will be a “nuclear renaissance.”

Conflict in the Middle East means 65% of Idaho farmers can’t afford the fertilizer they need.

A lawsuit alleges Boise County Commissioner Darrell "Lindy" Lindstrom and two other men assaulted a woman and her children while they were recreating along the Main Payette River last summer.

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Hydrologist David Hoekema from the Idaho Department of Water Resources said while temperatures have been rising since the 90s, Idaho hasn’t had a winter this warm since 1934.

The Shoshone Ice Caves will remain closed to the public this summer, as the tourist destination’s owners work to raise $750,000 to replace the cave's entire walkway system.

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