BOISE, Idaho – Boise State men’s basketball head coach Leon Rice has been named an assistant coach for the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team, which will compete this summer at the 2022 FIBA U18 Americas Men’s Championship, the organization announced Friday. Rice is joined on the staff by Colorado head coach Tad Boyle and Oklahoma…… MORE
More than 2400 students graduate from Boise State
Boise State University held its 110th commencement ceremony at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday. Over 20,000 people attended the ceremony that honored undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Around 2,400 students graduated Saturday, marking the largest graduating class in Boise State history. Other milestones this spring include Boise State’s 90th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the first…… MORE
Both officers stable as investigation into Thursday officer-involved shooting continues
Two Pocatello Police officers are recovering after responding to an incident in a Pocatello neighborhood early Thursday morning. The Idaho State Journal reports, Police say the alleged shooter, Todd Brewer of Pocatello was also injured by gun fire and was armed with a rifle and a shotgun during the incident. The two officers and the…… MORE
Today is deadline to request an absentee ballot for the 2022 Primary Election
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the 2022 Primary Election in Idaho is today, Friday, May 6th. Idaho voters can request the ballot online until 5 p.m. today. Completed ballots can be turned in to Ada County Elections by mail, in-person or at an Ada County Elections ballot drop box by 8 p.m.…… MORE
Public records lawsuit stalled by session now continues against Idaho Rep. Giddings
After a nearly three-month delay because of the legislative session, a public records lawsuit against Rep. Priscilla Giddings will continue this month in court. Giddings is the subject of a civil complaint filed by Erika Birch, a Boise attorney who represented the legislative intern who accused former Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger of rape in March…… MORE
Complaint filed over Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s limited office hours
A complaint was filed with three different state agencies Wednesday afternoon asking for an investigation into whether Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s limited office hours violate state law. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, the written complaint was filed via email with the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office and Gov. Brad Little’s…… MORE
Protesters gather at Statehouse and Boise City Hall
A group of people gathered at the Idaho Statehouse on Tuesday in support of a woman’s right to choose. Protests continued Tuesday evening at Boise City Hall, as well. This comes after Politico published a draft opinion that suggests the supreme court will overturn Roe vs. Wade. The final opinion isn’t expected to be published…… MORE
Previously non accessible area of Boise Foothills to feature new 5.7 mile trail
A new 5.7-mile trail will be constructed in the Hawkins Range Reserve — a previously inaccessible area in the Boise Foothills off Bogus Basin Road. The City of Boise and Ridge to Rivers says the Hawkins Loop Trail will be managed as a one-way directional trail for runners, hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. The property…… MORE
State asks Idaho Supreme Court to rescind order delaying abortion law’s implementation
The Idaho Office of Attorney General filed a series of briefs last week asking the Idaho Supreme Court to vacate its order delaying implementation of the state’s newest abortion law. The attorney general’s office also asked the court to strike portions of statements from Planned Parenthood representatives. The Idaho Capitol Sun reports, if the court…… MORE
Boil water order lifted in Blackfoot
The boil order in Blackfoot has been lifted after all tests came back negative Thursday afternoon. City officials say that if residents have any concerns about their water to run a faucet for 10 to15 minutes to purge the water in the house lines. EastIdahoNews.com reports the boil order was issued last Friday after a…… MORE
