Idaho judge dismisses whistleblower lawsuit against Attorney General’s Office

An Idaho judge dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit against the Idaho Attorney General’s Office by a fired attorney, preventing the case from a jury trial. Idaho 4th District Judge Jonathan Medema on Friday granted summary judgement in favor of the...

An Idaho Fall Tradition Has Foreign Origins

Thank a Russian for an American tradition. If you believed cider and donuts originated in colonial days, and then moved westward, not so fast. Cider was a common drink in colonial times because apples were everywhere. It was a source of America’s...

BroncoBOLD: Boise State program is working toward better mental health for students of all ages

Boise State's BroncoBOLD initiative promotes mental health awareness for students of all ages during National Suicide Prevention Month. BOISE, Idaho — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a month to reflect on and remember those...

Hundreds turn out for free health clinic in Donaldsonville

Hundreds of Donaldsonville residents received free medical, vision and dental services Saturday during the Love Impact Coalition’s clinic at the Lemann Memorial Community Center. Hundreds of people receive free medical, vision and dental...

Woman from Idaho killed in motorcycle accident near Keystone

A 27 year old McCall, Idaho, woman died in a single motorcycle crash seven miles south of Keystone, SD Saturday evening (Sept. 13, 2025, 5:06pm). The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members....

Millions Face Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs If Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and...

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare short $60 million for Medicaid

IDAHO - The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is projecting a budget shortfall of $60 million for Medicaid services, according to the department's recent 2026 supplemental budget request. Without the funding, access to providers for Medicaid...

Dozens of Rite Aid stores to become CVS in last ditch attempt to fend off pharmacy deserts

SOME Rite Aid stores are being turned into CVS locations across the country in a last-ditch effort to save the business. In its second bankruptcy in recent years, Rite Aid has transferred prescription files to hundreds of CVS locations, while...

Transgender student who challenged Idaho sports ban drops lawsuit

Lindsay Hecox asked the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss her case, citing personal safety concerns and a desire to graduate from college. IDAHO, USA — A transgender woman who challenged Idaho's ban on transgender athletes in women's sports has asked...

Boise State hosts fitness fundraiser for female athletes

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2)– Boise State Athletics, in collaboration with the Bronco Athletic Association, hosted "Built on the Blue," a unique fundraising fitness event aimed at supporting female student-athletes at Boise State. The event took place on...

Idahosa Lauds Edo Specialist Hospital Management, Facilities

1 Francis Onoiribholo The Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa has expressed satisfaction with the quality of facilities at the Edo state specialist hospital. While commending the facilities during an inspection tour of the hospital, the...

Health premiums could jump 50% for millions if Congress fails to act

There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats clash over...

Charlie Kirk assassination: Violence breaks out at Boise vigil; Black Lives Matter activist with firearm, rainbow backpack arrested

A vigil for US President Donald Trump ally and conservative activist Charlie Kirk turned violent on Wednesday evening when a brawl broke out on the steps of the Idaho state Capitol, leaving two men in custody.Kirk, 31, was assassinated earlier in...

Boise School Board approves $30M property tax increase

A district spokesperson said the decision was not made lightly, telling KTVB the money will help them maintain critical programs. BOISE, Idaho — The Boise School District Board of Trustees just approved a roughly $30 million property tax increase....

Duo open first local location for business offering non-medical assistance for homebound seniors

IDAHO FALLS – A home healthcare company offering non-medical assistance for senior members of the community is opening its first location in eastern Idaho. Amada Senior Care celebrated its grand opening in Idaho Falls on Friday. It opened inside...

Washington health system in talks to form affiliation with struggling hospital

Olympic Medical Center, a rural health system in northwestern Washington state, is talking with UW Medicine about a potential partnership. UW Medicine and Olympic signed a letter of intent last week to explore an affiliation. Based in Port...

College of Western Idaho opens ag sciences complex

Published 8:00 am Saturday, September 13, 2025 The College of Western Idaho on Sept. 9 celebrated the opening of its Agricultural Sciences Complex on CWI’s campus in Nampa. The 40-acre development at Progress Way and Cherry Lane is a “major...

AP News: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies

WASHINGTON (AP) — There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and...

Idaho may tap rural hospital fund in ‘Big Beautiful’ law to grow medical education 

Idaho officials may look to tap a new rural hospital fund created in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed by Congress to increase medical training in the state. The Idaho Medical Education Working Group — made up of legislators and medical...

Idaho Medicaid needs $60 million more this year, as state faces projected budget shortfall

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare needs another $60 million for Medicaid this fiscal year, even after cutting pay rates for doctors and health care providers. In its budget request released this month, the department said the supplemental...