11+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) The event has been sanctioned by the Idaho High School Activities Association and is the only basketball all-star event featuring selected athletes from throughout the state of Idaho. NIC to host 22nd annual Idaho All-Star Game The 22nd Annual Idaho High School All-Star Basketball Games will be held Saturday, March 15, at North Idaho College's Coeur d'Alene campus. The girls game begins at 1 p.m. followed by the boys game at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. The event has been sanctioned by the Idaho High School Activities Association and is the only basketball all-star event featuring selected athletes from throughout the state of Idaho. Idahosports.com will nominate and select this year's outstanding senior all-star basketball players in Idaho. The games will include a three-point shooting competition for both boys and girls, as well a slam-dunk contest between the games. Team selections will…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (602+ words) The system, known as Idaho Time, includes a fluctuating price model in which reservation costs at state campsites may drop for low-demand dates and rise when demand is high. The platform also provides additional content about facilities, features, options and availability. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation launched a new platform for reserving campsites Monday that aims to manage growing demand at public campgrounds." The system, known as Idaho Time, includes a fluctuating price model in which reservation costs at state campsites may drop for low-demand dates and rise when demand is high. The platform also provides additional content about facilities, features, options and availability. To prevent the new system from being overloaded, IDPR is introducing the platform with a staggered start. The initial release Jan. 6 included the months of January through May; more dates throughout the summer and fall…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago (226+ words) The Idaho Transportation Department is excited to announce the second annual "Name a Snowplow" contest. The program invites Idaho students to submit creative names for ITD snowplows while learning about winter driving safety. Beginning on Oct. 1, students in grades 6 through 12 across Idaho can work with their teachers to submit name ideas. Entries will be accepted throughout October, and the winning names will be announced by the end of the year. "Our snowplow drivers are thrilled to see students getting involved in this fun, educational opportunity that also highlights the importance of winter driving safety," said Scott Stokes, director of ITD. Two snowplows in each of ITD's six regions will receive student-chosen names through voting by ITD employees. Winning names will appear directly on the plows, and each winning classroom will receive a visit from "their" snowplow and driver for a…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago (232+ words) Congress created the NMTC in 2000 to spur investment, job creation and economic growth in emerging areas. It had been extended multiple times, but, most recently, it was set to expire at the end of 2025 before it was permanently expanded in the OBBB. Over the past 20 years, the New Markets Tax Credit program has resulted in $470 million in private capital flowing to 46 businesses and projects in Idaho. That includes a manufacturing facility in Rupert, a health center in Mountain Home and the rehabilitation of a historic building in downtown Boise. The New Markets Tax Credit Coalition conducted analysis projecting the 10-year impact of making these tax credits permanent. The results showed that over ten years, at the national level, the program would: The NMTC is just one of many provisions in the OBBB that will help spur economic development into low-income…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) A sign at the base of Tubbs Hill in Coeur d'Alene warns hikers of high fire danger amid ongoing drought conditions in the region. HAILEY HILL/Press Nearly 80% of the Northwest is in a drought this summer, including North Idaho. "We're not only in a drought, we're in an extreme to exceptional drought," said Peter Youngblood, a Coeur d'Alene-based hydrologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Extreme" and "exceptional" are the two highest categories of drought classification. About 13% of the entire Northwest currently falls in these categories, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Extreme drought is most prevalent in North Idaho, western Washington and western Montana, Idaho Capital Sun originally reported. This particular drought has been developing over the last few years, Youngblood said'and can be attributed primarily to below-normal snowpack, lower rainfall totals, and above-normal temperatures over the last…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) Spearfishing for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille. Idaho Department of Fish and Game On July 1, spearfishing for certain game fish in specific locations was legalized in Idaho. Before that, it was only permitted for unprotected, nongame fish species. The effort represents a strong collaboration between the public, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and Fish and Game staff to expand recreational fishing opportunities." The road to "yes" The proposal to expand spearfishing opportunities was first presented to the Commission in May 2024. The proposal aligned with the state's Fisheries Management Plan and supported existing management objectives, so the Commission and department went through formal rulemaking to allow the taking of game fish with spearguns." "I think this shows the effectiveness and willingness of the Commission to listen to input from the public," Commissioner Ron Davies of Salmon said. Recreational divers and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (847+ words) SANDPOINT " Fire crews made significant progress on the Sage Brush Fire as crews completed a fireline around the fire's perimeter using handline and plumbed hose, Idaho Department of Lands officials said. The fire is burning in timber understory and grass on rocky terrain. Idaho Department of Lands employed unmanned aerial systems to map the fire, which is estimated at 47 acres. Reported early Monday afternoon, the fire briefly forced the evacuation of residents along several roads in the Athol area and prompted others to prepare as a precaution. All evacuation orders surrounding the Sage Brush Fire have been lifted. However, IDL officials cautioned that road roads in the fire's vicinity may close temporarily for improved firefighter safety and operational control during mop-up. Crews made good progress on the fire Wednesday as they continue to improve control lines and mop-up along the…...

10+ mon, 2+ day ago (165+ words) It's 2026 and the Idaho Supreme Court has granted immunity and pardon power to the governor of Idaho. The governor has lost the popular vote, but he rallies his supporters to the state Capitol steps in Boise. His supporters attack police on the Capitol steps and invade the Capitol building by breaking windows and beating police with weapons. It's 2026 and the Idaho Supreme Court has granted immunity and pardon power to the governor of Idaho. The governor has lost the popular vote, but he rallies his supporters to the state Capitol steps in Boise. His supporters attack police on the Capitol steps and invade the Capitol building by breaking windows and beating police with weapons. The state legislators hide in the basement, afraid for their lives. Idaho courts convict the insurrectionists. The governor is re-elected and he pardons all of his…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago (575+ words) Geology students from the University of Idaho use the Silver Valley mine as a hands-on classroom. MOSCOW, Idaho " In a strategic partnership to support Idaho's workforce development and economic growth, University of Idaho, North Idaho College and leaders from across the state's mining industries are preparing students for high-paying careers in safe, efficient and environmentally responsible mining operations." Students in North Idaho will have two paths available to attain Idaho's only Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering. Students can begin this fall at NIC and complete the first two years of the program before transferring to U of I to finish the degree, or they can attend all four years through U of I on the Moscow campus. " "This degree is a workforce solution. It connects students directly to careers that sustain Idaho's economy and shape the future of mining…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1301+ words) The Idaho Department of Labor on Friday released the full 2025 Profile of Rural Idaho, a comprehensive report examining population growth, migration, industry shifts, and other characteristics of Idaho's rural counties. ANTEIA McCOLLUM/Idaho Capital Sun Over the past two decades, Idaho's rural populations have been aging and struggling with housing affordability, but have also seen declining crime and some increases in educational attainment. The report shows that, while the Gem State has retained the same ratio of rural-to-urban counties over the years, the demographics, economics, crime and opportunities have all changed dramatically." Thirty-five of Idaho's 44 counties are considered rural " defined in the report as a county that does not have a city with at least 20,000 residents." However, amid booming population increases to the state over the past several years, just 28% of Idaho's residents lived in rural counties in 2023, down from…...