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A Domino's delivery driver stopped at the grocery store to buy a customer's Diet Coke after the restaurant ran out. Now Dan is retiring with over $23,000 in tips from strangers who saw his kindness on video.
A small Idaho town is showing up in a big way for a local family navigating cerebral palsy with their four-year-old son. The outpouring of support proves that neighbors still take care of their own.
The Boise State Talkin' Broncos just claimed their seventh national championship in speech and debate, defeating 400 students from 58 schools. Three team members earned the prestigious All American honor, awarded to only 10 students nationwide.
American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first openly gay athlete to win an individual winter Paralympic championship, sweeping all four gold medals he competed for in Italy. The 30-year-old vision-impaired athlete from Idaho had promised a clean sweep four years ago and delivered on every race.
Two women stranded in Montana's backcountry during a massive snowstorm were found safe after a family's desperate rescue attempt. Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue brought them home without a scratch.
Idaho is celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Day with an ambitious goal: log 250,000 acts of service by July 4, 2026, as part of America's 250th anniversary. From building wheelchair ramps to decorating care center rooms, Idahoans are already proving that small gestures can transform entire communities.
A fish population that crashed to just 50 survivors in Idaho's Kootenai River has made such a remarkable comeback that fishing is allowed again. The burbot's recovery shows what's possible when communities refuse to give up on endangered species.
When a young deer became trapped on the ice at Fernan Lake in Idaho, firefighters didn't hesitate to help. The rescue reminds us that emergency responders protect every member of the community, no matter how many legs they have.
When a Nampa boy with disabilities needed a safe space to play, his entire community came together to build it. Volunteers, businesses, and neighbors united to create an accessible outdoor area where he can explore and grow. ---
Idaho is protecting 2,400 deer and 650 elk by closing popular hiking trails this winter, giving wildlife space to heal after a massive wildfire destroyed their habitat. The temporary closure shows how communities can balance outdoor recreation with conservation when it matters most.
The University of Idaho's basketball team is joining a nationwide coaching movement that's raised $179 million to help cancer patients get free rides to treatment, lodging, and 24/7 support. What started with one cancer survivor coach in 1993 has become a lifeline for millions.
A tech company founded in Wallace, Idaho, just celebrated a decade of success, proving innovation can flourish far from Silicon Valley. Gravis Tech now employs 12 people across the West while staying rooted in a small community.
A tech company in rural Wallace, Idaho has just celebrated 10 years in business, defying industry odds in a former mining town. Gravis Tech is showing that location doesn't limit innovation when purpose drives the work.
Former University of Idaho linebacker Christian Elliss made the game-changing play that sent the New England Patriots to Super Bowl LX. His forced fumble helped secure a 10-7 victory over the top-seeded Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.
Idaho lawmakers just voted to shield people from legal trouble when they help someone in a suicidal crisis. The move could save lives by removing the fear that stops bystanders from stepping in.
Idaho's job market is looking brighter as unemployment fell for the first time in months, dropping from 3.7% to 3.6% in December. Nearly 2,000 more people joined the workforce while unemployment numbers decreased.
Idaho lawmakers voted to protect people who help during suicide or mental health emergencies from lawsuits. The bill sends a clear message: we want you to step up when someone needs help.