The Latest Breaking News from Boise

Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion cases

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments from representatives for Planned Parenthood, the state and the Idaho Legislature that will determine how three abortion-related lawsuits will proceed.

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

This house saw cross burning, civil rights meetings. It will be on historic register

BOISE, Idaho -- Cherie Buckner-Webb said she was over the moon when she moved into the house at 1012 N 19th Street with her family as a young girl. She couldn’t believe they had a porch and a backyard, and that she’d have to share a room with only one…

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Biden administration sues to block Idaho abortion ban, says it violates federal law

BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the state of Idaho in an attempt to block its forthcoming abortion ban.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Female paedophile who raped two boys posts TikTok videos from prison asking for pen pals

Miriah Vanlith, 43, refused to say how she managed to get the videos on TikTok, but a simple search on TikTok brings up hundreds of Boise prisoners searching for pen pals

Irish Mirror · Jul 24, 2022

This farm offers second-chance employment for people recovering from substance abuse

BOISE, Idaho -- “Growing green stuff and growing people.”

Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022

An Idaho law criminalizes most abortions. Boise leaders voted to limit its enforcement

BOISE, Idaho — Nearly one month after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, which previously granted Americans the right to abortion, the City Council followed up with their own decision on the issue.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022

An Idaho Republican blocked voters on Facebook. Now they’re suing

BOISE, Idaho — Five Idaho residents have sued state Rep. Chad Christensen after the Iona Republican blocked them from viewing his Facebook page.

Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022

Chinook salmon habitat in Central Idaho is in trouble, scientists say. Why it matters

BOISE — In 20 years, the Chinook salmon in Idaho may lose a critical home for spawning in Central Idaho.

Tribune News Service · Jul 10, 2022

Are you an outdoors enthusiast? Organization needs your help to preserve Idaho trails

BOISE, Idaho — It’s definitely that time of year to get outside — well, maybe once it’s not 100 degrees — whether it’s fishing, water skiing, hiking the Boise Foothills or biking the Greenbelt.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022

After inventing tech to aid food banks, these kids are finalists in US STEM competition

BOISE, Idaho -- Two Idaho students have demonstrated a keen eye for invention, earning an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., as national finalists for eCYBERMISSION — a U.S. Army STEM competition for students in grades six through nine.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022