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Report: Code violations and 'negligence' likely factors in North Idaho gas station explosion that killed 2
12+ hour, 37+ min ago (869+ words) Smoke billows from a deadly explosion at a Cardiff, Idaho, gas station on Sept. 11, 2024. (Idaho State Fire Marshal) The cause of an explosion that killed two people at a remote north-central Idaho gas station nearly two years ago was determined…...
988 ended his call. Now an Idaho teen is pushing for a fix to state’s parental consent law
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1200+ words) Late one night last November, a 15-year-old from Meridian said he was in serious need of someone to talk to. He called the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. Meridian High School freshman Jace Woods said while he wasn't yet in an…...
This day in history: A prominent business lost millions in revenue from strict environmental regulations – in Idaho
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (240+ words) From 1976: The Bunker Hill Co. said Idaho's sulfur dioxide regulations cost the company $3.5 million in reduced sales and that many employees suffered lost wages. The state regulations caused the Kellogg smelter to curtail its operations for the equivalent of 24 days…...
'It was an exciting time' | Former G-Prep, Idaho standout John Yarno recalls his days with Seahawks
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1068+ words) As a young Seattle Seahawk, John Yarno recalls lining up on a hash mark before games and rigidly holding his helmet in the crook of his left arm during the National Anthem. He remembers training camp two-a-days without water breaks…...
Portland State remains unbeaten in Big Sky play with narrow win over Idaho
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (766+ words) MOSCOW, Idaho " You only have to be the best team at the end. For nearly 35 minutes Saturday, Portland State looked like it had that readily covered against Idaho. But the Vikings almost let it slip away in the second half…...
New chief judge named for federal court in Idaho
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (131+ words) A new chief judge has been named to help manage federal courts in Idaho. U.S. District Court Judge Amanda Brailsford assumed the role of chief judge Friday for Judge David Ney, who had served in that role since Jan. 2, 2019. Despite stepping…...
Idaho women's basketball falters late in loss at Utah State
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) LOGAN, Utah" The Idaho women's basketball team stumbled down the stretch and lost step with Utah State, which finally broke free from a back-and-forth game. LOGAN, Utah " The Idaho women's basketball team stumbled down the stretch and lost step with…...
Catching up with Thomas Ford Jr: Idaho football coach talks 2025, his recruiting class, and much more
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (626+ words) With his first full season now in the books, Idaho Vandals football coach Thomas Ford Jr. is shifting quickly into offseason mode, conducting exit meetings, signing commits, working the transfer portal and looking to rebuild part of his coaching staff....
North Idaho flooding damages roads, prompts a rescue and forces evacuations
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) Flooding in North Idaho washed over roads, closed trails, prompted evacuations and nearly trapped a Kingston family inside their residence before they were rescued by firefighters. The high waters covered areas of Kootenai, Shoshone and Bonner counties on Thursday, just…...
Idaho women's basketball drops well-matched game at Cal
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (206+ words) BERKELEY, California" The Idaho women's basketball team competed well on the road against a power-conference opponent, and even held a lead at one point during the fourth quarter, but the Cal Golden Bears surged late to deny the Vandals' upset…...