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4+ hour, 27+ min ago (777+ words) Dec 19, 2025, 7:00 AM Crews work to lower a petroglyph rock that was repatriated by helicopter to its place of origin near the Utah-Idaho border on Dec 11. The petroglyphs, which were taken approximately 80 years ago, were cleaned and preserved first. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) BY CARTER WILLIAMS, KSL TREMONTON " A 2,500-pound stone containing prehistoric petroglyphs that was hauled from Utah's wildlands to a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in northern Utah approximately 80 years ago has returned home, following years of coordination. The petroglyph rock was brought back to an undisclosed location near the Utah-Idaho border last week, where Utah's Northwestern Band of Shoshone held a sacred ceremony to celebrate the return of the prehistoric artwork. "It's rebuilding our history," said Brad Perry, vice chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation,…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago (466+ words) A lot of folks ask me what the Idaho GOP stands for. With 90 elected legislators, seven elected statewide officials, two senators, two congressmen, hundreds of precinct committeemen, thousands of volunteers, and over 600,000 Republican voters, we have a lot of healthy debate on a variety of issues. However, there is one document that defines the mission of the Idaho Republican Party, and that is our Platform'a statement of principles that Idaho Republicans are expected to uphold. It is debated, amended, and adopted every two years by delegates at our State Convention. You can check out the current Idaho GOP Platform on our website, idgop.org, right now. The question for voters is: how do you know if someone is upholding the principles and ideas in the Platform? Lawmakers vote on hundreds of bills each year, and even more in committee'not to…...

10+ hour, 3+ min ago (187+ words) Isaiah Sharp joined the Idaho News 6 team in February 2022 after living in the State of Washington for almost 8 years. After a very windy Wednesday, Thursday saw showers of rain and snow across Idaho ... After a very windy Wednesday, Thursday saw showers of rain and snow across Idaho as the first wave sets in. If you aren't a fan of the wetter weather, you might want to plan to stay inside. More precipitation is expected to move in over the next week with a short gap expected on Saturday and showers continuing on Friday. Be prepared if you are headed out! The start of the weekend begins with clear weather. Temperatures will be very chill with mid 40's and over nights upper 20's. Sunday temperatures get back into the 50's and the rain comes right back. Showers are consistent next week and…...

19+ hour, 48+ min ago (432+ words) Don Nelson has been a consistent and reassuring presence on Idaho News 6 since 1994. But, like many of us, he took the proverbial long and winding road to get here. NEW MEADOWS, Idaho " The trees in the forest, that's where it starts. Then it comes here, gets cut, gets dried, gets stacked, and then it's taken down the road to its destination. Rod Krogh is President of Tamarack Mills, a family-run sawmill on Highway 95 near New Meadows. "So, there's a scanner here, we scan it, and it tells you exactly what that log is. The diameter, the length, everything." In December, Governor Brad Little renewed and expanded Idaho's Shared Stewardship agreement with the federal government, doubling the current output of sustainable timber from Idaho's forests. Krogh says, "We're all on the same page; we all want to be good stewards of…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (439+ words) Konala, the healthy fast-food franchise serving high-protein bowls, has signed a new 25-unit development agreement covering 10 locations in Northern Utah and 15 in the greater Boise, Idaho market. The deal is led by Speedy Foods LLC, a franchise group with extensive franchising experience." Konala continues to open corporate locations as well. In addition to the Spokane location that opened this year, they have signed two new leases for locations to open in 2026: one in Spokane, WA near across from Gonzaga University and one in Reno, NV, breaking ground in that state."As well as franchise leases have been signed in Provo, UT and Belleville, NJ." To support this growth, the company has also added key corporate roles, including a Chief of Staff,"a Marketing Manager, and multiple corporate trainers, ensuring Konala has the leadership and systems in place for large-scale expansion....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (134+ words) Wednesday's weather brought in high winds and another warm Idaho day, but conditions are set to get wetter very soon. Multiple cities set temperature records today in Idaho as this record warm December continues. Powerful winds passed through, with the Magic Valley seeing 68 MPH winds pass through. Winds died down Wednesday night as the forecast shifts to rain and snow moving in. An atmospheric river is set to move into Idaho overnight Thursday. This gives much-needed rain to the valley floors and snow to those higher elevations. The wet weather continues on into the weekend with more showers across southern Idaho. Multiple feet of snow are expected to fall over the next week in higher elevations, so be aware if you are traveling through. Get ready for wet weather moving into Idaho....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (137+ words) 2025 was a momentous year in medicine. There were outbreaks of measles, bird flu, m-pox, screwworm, botulism and whooping cough. The use of GLP-1 drugs exploded, and breakthroughs in Alzheimer's ... - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: 2025 Year in Review And the second Trump administration made waves in how we approach medicine. Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, has been our guide each Wednesday throughout the year, keeping us informed about all the factors that may impact our health. He joined Idaho Matters for a look back at 2025. The biggest portion of Boise State Public Radio's funding comes from readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. Your donation today helps make our local reporting free for our entire community....

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (799+ words) The last time a Democrat was elected to a statewide position in Idaho, George W. Bush was president and the iPhone wouldn't be released for another five years. Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea says the best chance to change that in 2026 is the race for state superintendent of public instruction. "This race is a priority for us," Necochea told EdNews on Monday from the party's headquarters in Boise. "It's the statewide office we've held most recently as a party. It's the race that we've come the closest to winning statewide in recent cycles." But no Democrats have stepped up to the plate yet. Necochea said they are talking to multiple potential candidates who will stand up for public schools. Any candidates have about two months to decide. The filing period is Feb. 23 to 27. "I think if we get someone going…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (179+ words) POCATELLO " The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning on Wednesday morning. According to NWS, the warning is in effect for parts of eastern Idaho until 10:45 a.m. for destructive 80 mph winds. "Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows," the alert says. "Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter." A high wind warning will continue through 5 p.m. NWS says the strong winds will cause hazardous travel with strong crosswinds and blowing snow above 7,000 feet in elevation. If driving, maintain a safe distance from high-profile vehicles, such as semi-trucks. Look out for fallen trees, power lines, or debris. Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and exercise caution on bridges and overpasses. This weather-related story is brought to you by Frontier Credit Union. At Frontier Credit Union, we believe in building a better…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (364+ words) EASTERN IDAHO " "Wicked" weather is wreaking havoc across the region today as a line of powerful thunderstorms sweeps through. Local News 8 is tracking this storm in real-time and will provide continuous live updates as new reports of damage and outages come in. With wind gusts clocked at up to and above 80 mph, we are seeing widespread reports of structural damage and utility failures. Both directions of Interstate 84 are currently closed between mile markers 230 and 240 due to two separate semi-truck rollovers caused by high winds. The Cassia County Sheriff's Office confirmed the closure via Facebook, noting that the interstate will remain shut down until the wreckage is cleared and conditions improve. Idaho State Police (ISP) are currently on the scene. Authorities are advising travelers to expect significant delays and seek alternative routes as wind gusts continue to pose a threat to…...