Eckert Road bridge closes as Boise reconstruction begins
The Eckert Road crossing closed Oct. 12 as ACHD began replacing two bridges and rebuilding the Boise Avenue intersection.
Idaho
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Idaho revenue beats first-quarter forecast by $90.3 million
Idaho General Fund revenue exceeded its fiscal 2027 first-quarter forecast by $90.3 million, though results varied across tax sources.
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Timberline postpones homecoming events; Oct. 10 dance stays scheduled
Timberline postponed its homecoming events for the week except the Oct. 10 dance as Boise police investigated reported online threats involving a student.
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Twin Falls County sets public vote-tally test for Oct. 8
Residents may observe Twin Falls County’s vote-tally system test at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8, ahead of early voting for the Nov. 3 election.
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FDA, CDC Investigate 22 Salmonella Cases Linked to Sprouts
Federal officials are investigating 22 Salmonella cases linked to recalled broccoli sprouts from an Idaho grower sold in Idaho, Montana and Washington.
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Idaho could receive up to $127.7 million under proposed Meta settlement
Idaho’s announced share ranges from $89.2 million to $127.7 million, but the court-filed payment table lists $122.4 million as the maximum of its guaranteed and contingent installments. Court approval and Idaho’s consent judgment are still required.
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Idaho election deadlines begin Friday for local notices, candidates and ballot questions
Idaho’s November 3 election calendar enters a key late-summer phase Friday, with deadlines for taxing-district notices, nonpartisan candidates and local ballot questions.
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Parma moves to lease former police station property for Terry Reilly health clinic
The Parma City Council authorized a lease of the former police-station property to Terry Reilly Health Services for a planned health clinic.
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Nampa council advances proposed cut to Valley Regional Transit funding
Nampa’s proposed FY2027 budget would remove city funding for four Valley Regional Transit services, with a final hearing and vote set for Aug. 17.
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Meridian’s 2026 Growth Outlook Includes Costco and Hundreds of Homes
Meridian’s 2026 development outlook points to a Costco, hundreds of homes and continued west-side growth, increasing pressure on city infrastructure.
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Seltice Way construction continues through August in Post Falls
Post Falls is rebuilding Seltice Way while installing sewer, reclaimed-water and stormwater infrastructure, with westbound-lane impacts expected through August.
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Boise Airport receives $74 million in federal infrastructure grants
Boise Airport announced a $74 million federal grant award for infrastructure projects, adding significant funding to its ongoing modernization program.
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Idaho Falls approves construction agreement for four EV charging stations
Idaho Falls approved a construction agreement worth up to $1.95 million for four electric-vehicle charging stations funded through a federal-local grant.
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BLM closes Idaho public lands through Aug. 17 as crews suppress Tartar Fire
The Bureau of Land Management closed specified lands, roads and trails east of Brownlee Reservoir while crews work on fire suppression and post-fire recovery.
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Caldwell Planning Commission Sets Aug. 12 Public Hearing
Caldwell’s Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Aug. 12 for regular business and public hearings at City Hall, with cases not yet listed.
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Boise police shooting investigation continues after suspect’s death
A fatal Boise police shooting involving a knife-wielding suspect remained under investigation after the Ada County coroner identified the man killed.
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Idaho plans summer bridge repairs in Rathdrum as prairie transportation study enters final phase
Idaho transportation officials announced a 2026 Rathdrum bridge-repair project as a separate study sought public comments on four future transportation alternatives for the Rathdrum Prairie.
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Twin Falls sets dates for FY 2026–27 budget decisions
Twin Falls has scheduled preliminary and final hearings for its FY 2026–27 budget, including a public hearing on proposed rate adjustments.
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Weiser firefighters battled four overnight fires, including garage blaze that spread to a home
Weiser Fire District crews responded to four separate fires between late July 4 and early July 5, including three grass or brush fires reportedly linked to fireworks and a garage fire that spread into a home.
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Pocatello Candidate Filing Opens Aug. 18 for 2026 City Election
Pocatello’s 2026 municipal election process begins Aug. 18, when candidates for city office can enter the formal filing process.
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Coeur d’Alene Raises Impact Fees as Council Weighs More Increases
Coeur d’Alene’s 2026 development impact fees rose 3.9% July 1, while a City Council hearing considered additional building, planning and water fees.
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Boise students return Aug. 12 as schools finish summer upgrades
Boise School District students return Aug. 12, with enrollment and transportation preparations underway and facility work continuing at two Boise schools.