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Izzy Burns, who started playing gigs at 11 in Moscow, Idaho, returns to Inland Northwest as part of album release celebration
If You Go If You Go Izzy Burns and the Hipocrats When: 8 p.m. Wednesday; doors open at 7 Where: The Chameleon, 1801 W. Sunset Blvd. Tickets: All ages; $10 in advance at chameleonspokane.com or $15 at the door With an album release on the way, one...

Idaho Transportation Department begins sealcoating on State Highway 55
The Idaho Transportation Department is set to apply a sealcoat on State Highway 55, stretching from Horseshoe Bend to north of Banks. This project aims to preserve and extend the life of the pavement. Crews will commence work on Wednesday at...

Working Families Increasingly Turn to Food Banks as Insecurity Rises
The Brief • Second Harvest Inland Northwest has served Washington for 53 years, distributing food through 250+ programs across 26 counties in North Idaho and Eastern Washington • The organization partners with local growers to provide fresh...

Idaho is growing fast. Southwest District Health wants public input on future plans.
An Idaho public health district that serves largely rural counties in southwest Idaho is planning for the future. As Southwest District Health plans buildings and finance needs for the future, the regional public health district is asking the...

Idaho’s Young are Priced Out of the Housing Market
Young people can’t afford homes. Sure, I’m generalizing. Some are doing just fine, but overall, the cost is beyond reach. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that sales of homes to first-time buyers have plummeted. The story is likely...

Guest Column: Snake River salmon, steelhead - The lifeblood of Central Idaho
When it comes to the most sought-after fish in Idaho, there are a number of contenders – from the mighty sturgeon in the Snake and Salmon to the beautiful native westslope cutthroat trout in the tiniest trickles - but for many anglers in Idaho,...

Reported hate crime incidents increased in 2024: Idaho State Police
Sixty-eight hate crimes were reported to the Idaho State Police in 2024. That’s a 21% increase from the previous year. The crimes were most often motivated by racial bias, which made up 42% of offenses. The majority were reported in Boise....

Client Alert: Mid-Year Changes to Idaho and Kentucky Lobbying Laws; Changes in Montana and Oklahoma Coming Later this Fall
Midway through 2025, at least four states have implemented changes to their lobbying laws. Idaho Idaho Governor Brad Little signed HB 398 in April, which contains several notable changes, particularly for nonprofits and organizations engaged in...

Idaho schools scramble after federal funding freeze creates $6 billion shortfall
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Twin Falls School District faced a sudden $1.5 million budget gap when federal funding was frozen just days before it was scheduled to be paid on July 1. "The timing couldn't be worse," Twin Falls School District Superintendent...

July 4th draws hundreds to Idaho Springs
Red, White and Blue were everywhere in Downtown Idaho Springs for the 4th of July, shops were open and outside, music echoed from one of several bands on the main stage across from Citizens Park. Kids were entertained by games, a bouncy house,...

F1 dreams: Boise brothers achieve international prestige racing Go-Karts
Devin Walz, 14, and Drew Walz, 12, are two of the top-ranked Americans in international Go-Karting. BOISE, Idaho — Despite being too young for a driver’s license, Devin and Drew Walz are some of the best racers in the United States. The brothers...

Guest Column: Washington vs. Idaho gas prices
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth the drive across the border to fuel up in Idaho instead of Washington, the answer is a resounding yes—especially if you care about saving money, understanding where your tax dollars go, and holding...

Around Idaho: Economic activity, June 2025
Information provided in these news updates is collected up until the end of June and includes professional sources, news releases, weekly and daily newspapers, television and other media. Regional news The Nez Perce Tribe has established the...

A North Idaho community meal train stays on track to feed firefighters in wake of tragedy
Owners Dana and Todd Bellefeuille of The Village Bakery in Hayden, Idaho, are serving as a hub for a community meal train to meet firefighters food needs in the area in the wake of the shootings of June 29. (Lisa Ormond/FāVS News) This story was...

It's Your Business: Camas Lanes to host appreciation day; taco bar and craft night on tap
Saturday, July 12, Grangeville’s Camas Lanes will be having a Community Appreciation Day from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy two free games of bowling, including shoes! For those wanting to know what’s going in at the former Lucky Star Satellite on Main...

Idaho Attorney General tells schools to ban 'Everyone is Welcome Here' signs
It seems not everyone is welcome in Idaho after the state's attorney general ordered schools to prohibit signs that read “Everyone is Welcome Here" under a new state law. H.B. 41, which went into effect July 1, bans the display of banners or flags...

Former Idaho State Athlete Happy Supreme Court Is Empowering Women Against Trans Athletes
Madison Kenyon, known by most as "Madi," had an incredible opportunity to continue both her athletic and academic career at Idaho State in 2019. She joined the Bengals' track & field team while she studied to become a registered nurse. But...
Idaho Wheat Commission approves $3.3 million budget
The Idaho Wheat Commission board has approved a budget of $3.3 million, down from its $3.5 million budget last year. “We held more in reserves this year in case changes in availability of federal funds posed a threat to research and marketing...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open new location in Idaho, US
US barbecue restaurant chain Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is set to expand its footprint with a new location in Post Falls, Idaho. The new venue will be located at 306 North Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID 83854, and will serve Texas-style barbecue with...

What To Do If You Spot A Florida License Plate In Idaho
There are few things that can ruin your day as an Idahoan faster than the following situation: You're driving. Minding your own business. Listening to the radio. Just like any other day. Then, it happens. A vehicle pulls in front of you, but...