‘Kings of the Palouse’: Bound for Hooptown Hall of Fame, 1981-82 Idaho Vandals dazzled with defense, efficiency

Brian Kellerman, at 64, sometimes gets asked where he played college basketball. When he tells them Idaho, questioners tend to be unimpressed. For those who have forgotten, fellow Vandal Phil Hopson can best describe what it felt like to be part of the …

25 years ago, a stunning announcement began Ricks College’s transformation to BYU-Idaho

At the turn of the century, the conventional wisdom among Ricks College leaders and students was that the little school in Rexburg, Idaho, would always be a junior college. Former Ricks College President Steven Bennion once said he was asked at least …

Idaho Gov. Little using office emergency fund to pay for ICE transports through ISP

A fund that lawmakers this year tried to eliminate is now going to be used for state police transports of unauthorized migrants for processing for deportation.  Idaho State Police on Tuesday received approval from the Idaho Board of Examiners to use up to …

California Visitor Leaves Surprisingly Clever Note on Car in Idaho

If you get in an accident and have to spend a few days in a rental car, what’s the first thing you think about when you go pick it up?  Whether you've lived here your whole life or for many years, you’re probably thinking “I really hope this rental car …

Idaho Senators Oppose Public Lands Sale Proposal

BOISE— Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have announced their opposition to a proposal in the Senate to mandate the sale of over 2 million acres of public lands. Both senators issued statements reaffirming their commitment to keeping public lands …

Car show, food and other fundraising activities happening at Idaho Falls event

IDAHO FALLS – A fundraiser for Camp Hayden, a summer camp opportunity for those with disabilities, is scheduled for Saturday, June 21. It’s happening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Park Avenue Grill at 3950 South Yellowstone Highway. “Camp Hayden is named after …

It's Only Money Stakes: Duncan Idaho

Big Beautiful Bill could put millions of acres of Washington, Idaho public land up for sale

SPOKANE, Wash. — National forest land in Washington and Idaho could be sold if the Senate passes the Big Beautiful Bill. Nationwide, the government would be selling 2 to 3 million acres of land if the bill passes. The federal government could sell any land …

ALL-IDAHO BASEBALL: Cd'A's Helms named to 6A first team

Coeur d’Alene junior first baseman Gavin Helms was named to the 6A first team as the All-Idaho high school baseball teams were announced this week by The Idaho Statesman newspaper of Boise.  Helms, the 6A IEL MVP, hit .525 with five home runs and 35 RBIs …

Surviving dogs, a backcountry rescue: Story of deadly plane crash in Idaho retold

BOISE – For former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper Wayne Williams, the best part of reading an Idaho author’s recent book was finding out what happened to the dog at the end. Williams was one of the first responders who helped rescue survivors, recover the …