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“Even El Chapo was treated with more dignity," said Idaho-born Anabel Romero. Along with her kids, Romero was one of hundreds detained in a immigration raid at a Wilder horse race last year. Despite allegations of cartel involvement, related charges have not come to light. buff.ly/12TtKOy

“She would definitely let us all f—— her,” a Timberline student allegedly wrote. “(You) think Cornell was bad just wait for us.” buff.ly/tSW2crX

“What we saw in other cities was they allowed encampments, things got out of hand,” McLean said. “And we continue to hear, and will hear in the future as we move into election cycles, that encampments are something that Boise’s OK with. Full stop — that is absolutely not the case.” buff.ly/cLHdaJy

“This is a case that involves mental illness, and there were many who tried to get Dr. Betkouski help during his life — and I mean — they really tried,” Detective Tim Cooper said. “His mental illness throughout his life was complicated.” buff.ly/9L1NRAP

As the multibillion-dollar projects proceed, the city of Boise is navigating its unique role as the middle man. From January 2023 to May 2026, Micron paid over $25 million in permitting fees to the city. buff.ly/mBZvYhK

CATCH, a local organization dedicated to ending homelessness, will be providing childcare and financial mentorship to residents all onsite. Director Stephanie Day said this marks a first for the nonprofit. “We’ve actually been dreaming about something like this for years." buff.ly/8ZdMdTV

“I worked with a lot of war veterans who had some really bad cases of PTSD... Being at this farm with a bunch of other military veterans who shared the same things, farming and being in the soil and planting and being around their comrades, just bought them a lot of peace.” buff.ly/GzWm0Dm

Legit can't keep up 😭

The fire is tentatively expected to reach full containment by Sunday, with no estimates for when the fire will be fully extinguished. By Royce McCandless ✏️

Who's your daddy? Sun Valley potatoes, ice cream potatoes and potato trinkets are now available at this all-Idaho restaurant🥔

The Idaho GOP has taken a stance in favor of eliminating property taxes and to use "alternative funding sources" instead. Property taxes are utilized by cities, counties and local taxing districts — not by the state. By Royce McCandless ✏️

Took a detour out to Caldwell 🏢 “In my mind today, we’re not just opening a building, we are opening a new chapter in public service in Canyon County,” Chief Deputy Hart said. “As beautiful as this structure is, both inside and out, buildings don’t serve communities, people do."

The relationship between the federal government and Idaho's Native Americans has been a complicated one for generations, as seen by the Paul family. “We were told not to know our history or our language or our traditions"

I had the opportunity to hop back in the saddle for a Nampa story following the selection of a mayor. The three-month timeline, in part, came as a result of the council needing a pause as heightened emotion and tension was "unhealthy" for council relationships.

Despite appearances, with a torn-up lawn and a metal fence at its perimeter, The Cabin is close to reopening in downtown Boise. buff.ly/EntFJSm

The Boise School District isn't alone in its shrinking population. The previously booming West Ada and Kuna school district have also had declining enrollment since 2022-2023.

“People have historically made complaints about them, but nothing compared to what is taking place now,” Kristine Schellhaas with the Idaho Humane Society wrote. buff.ly/j7N2hrr

Boise City Council came to a compromise after Council Member Luci Willits expressed frustrations over a lack of committment. “There is no plan to put a library in West Boise." If the plan were to be approved as is, Willits said, “West Boise should consider itself shafted.”

The downtown Boise Public Library will be closed May 3-12 for ongoing renovations. As the city’s oldest library location, opened in 1973, renovations will include a full replacement of the building’s electrical system. During this closure holds will be available for pickup at Boise City Hall.

Turkeys wreak havoc in the hills, bunnies are taking over lawns in the bench, and rats have made their way into Eagle homes. Take a look at some prevalent neighborhood nuisances that have residents complaining.

Ada County's rat problem remains unsolved, with a critical question remaining unanswered — who runs the rats? ✏️By Royce McCandless buff.ly/YHMaSNF

Ada County's rat problem remains unsolved, with a critical question remaining unanswered — who runs the rats? ✏️By Royce McCandless buff.ly/YHMaSNF

Ada County's rat problem remains unsolved, with a critical question remaining unanswered — who runs the rats? ✏️By Royce McCandless buff.ly/YHMaSNF

“The art additions to City Hall demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the people that call Boise home and to the values that we uphold every day of being a safe and welcoming city for everyone,” Mayor Lauren McLean said in a statement. buff.ly/0VGpwqE

On the inaugural airmail flight, two winning potatoes were sent to then-President Calvin Coolidge, “symbolically linking the state’s agricultural roots with its aviation future." buff.ly/iCn7c2x

“Often in the legislature, it felt like casting your pearls before swine." Nash spoke about his wife’s cousin who killed herself a few years ago after a lack of acceptance. A representative at the time, Nash said her story "just didn’t resonate, their hearts were hardened.”

“With the rapid growth of the Treasure Valley, we kind of knew that was going to be happening."

Boise’s hills are visible at the northern edge of the large property. Ellie, a 13-year-old Lab, wanders the grounds during the day. What used to be a quiet part of town that sits outside of city limits now bustles with State Street traffic.

A strong showing this weekend highlighted ongoing frustrations with both federal and local government. “I fought for this country once; I’ll fight for it again,” Vietnam War vet Richard Bravo said. ✏️ By Mariela Esquivel-Rodriguez

“Nobody really buys a house and intends to sell it later at a discount, but sometimes it’s what happens,” Paul Myers said. “They need to, whether that’s a life situation or a house is truly damaged.”

The bill includes exceptions allowing for entry into the opposite-sex bathroom, including a person in “dire need of urinating or defecating." “I have the utmost faith in law enforcement to make the judgment call,” bill sponsor Sen. Ben Toews said. ✏️ By Royce McCandless buff.ly/qxRhSJl

Heartbreaking news from Nampa, Mayor Hogaboam passed away earlier this evening. www.idahopress.com/news/local/n...

Throughout Monday evening, the boisterous crowd banged pots and blew whistles as well-dressed attendees entered the security check.

Love to see a local reporter thriving 👏

Idaho's record-setting snowless winter may lead to impacts on local agriculture. This season, Boise has received 0.7 inches of snow.

Under the bill, private businesses would bear the burden of restricting bathroom usage on on the basis of biological sex. Written by Royce McCandless ✏️

The interview w/Idaho sheriff involved in the raid (who I covered OFTEN years ago) is striking. He disputes zip-tied kids until shown pic of 14YO girl (same pic that made FBI backtrack months ago) Then: "I've gone against gang members who are a lot younger than that" www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...

“He didn’t talk to us, he yelled at us,” said a parent who was dropping off their kid. Another officer waved a piece of paper and said it was a warrant. While the officer had a document in hand, he did not allow anyone to read it. www.idahopress.com/news/ice-app...

“Our communication and collaboration experience with this event has been quite different than other events,” said city of Boise's Maria Weeg. “You get thousands of people anywhere, something’s going to happen, but I don't think we have seen the level as we have with this event.”

Monday afternoon, smoke poured out of the previous Oshkosh B’Gosh storefront from a fire barely visible through the cloudy windows. The empty outlet mall is slated for demolition in a few weeks.

To prevent future development, the resolution calls for the removal of unannexed land from future land use considerations. The city will also recommend Ada County to follow suit.

Initially built as a metal animatronic for Maytag Laundry in the 50s, Betty has moved up and down, "scrubbing” clothes in a washtub for decades.

“The questions where they agree are the more unusual ones,” Research Director Matthew May said about a bipartisan divide.

“(MLK Day) is time to look back at the progress that we’ve made,” IHRC Commissioner David Kim said. “It’s also a day that reminds me of the work still required to ensure that our history and our future is rooted in truth. I’m often shocked by the gaps in our collective memory.”

“This is what partnership looks like,” Collins said. “This is what the state of Idaho values, and they show it in what they do.”

Saturday's march focused on gaps in women's healthcare. "It doesn’t matter how beautiful our mountains are, how good the camping and the skiing is...” Melanie Folwell said. “If you can’t see a doctor when you need a doctor, that is no quality of life at all.”

“At this point, it feels more like hostility toward an entire group just because of the place of your birth,” said Afghan-American Eddie Hamdard.

The audacity for it to snow as soon as I write about the weather Nampa's seeing a light dusting🌨️ buff.ly/pxY5ua2