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Idaho Falls Awards $58K in Scholarships to 48 Students
The Idaho Falls Mayors' Scholarship Fund celebrated 48 local students with $58,000 in college funding. The annual awards help graduating seniors pursue higher education dreams.
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Search Team Saves 3 Fishermen Trapped in Idaho Canyon
Three fishermen stranded in a steep river canyon after their boat capsized walked away without a scratch thanks to quick-thinking rescuers. An emergency text from an Apple device helped first responders locate them along Idaho's Fall River.
Idaho Students Uncover 130-Year-Old Farm's Hidden Stories
University of Idaho archaeologists are digging up ordinary objects like buttons and broken tools to reveal how pioneer families really lived. The project invites everyday volunteers to discover Idaho's history buried right in their backyards.
Idaho Farmers Avoid Water Shutoff After Drought Deal
More than 4,000 Idaho farmers will keep their water flowing this summer despite severe drought conditions, thanks to a collaborative agreement between the governor and Idaho Power. It's a temporary relief that buys crucial time while leaders work on long-term solutions.
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Idaho's $10B Geothermal Boom Could Power Homes With Hot Rock
Idaho is sitting on a clean energy goldmine that could power the state with zero emissions. A breakthrough technology and $1.89 billion investment are turning volcanic heat beneath Idaho into the next American energy boom.
Idaho Ranchers Donate 230,800 Beef Servings to Food Banks
Idaho cattle ranchers and volunteers teamed up to donate over 230,000 servings of high-quality beef to families facing food insecurity in 2025. The Idaho Beef Counts program has now distributed more than 2.6 million protein-packed meals since 2010.
Idaho Cancer Survivors Win Compensation After 60-Year Fight
After decades of advocacy, Idaho residents exposed to 1950s nuclear testing can finally receive $100,000 compensation for radiation-related cancers. The window closes in December 2027.
Idaho Expands Good Samaritan Law to Mental Health Crises
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.
Idaho State Softball Wins First-Ever Championship
The Idaho State Bengals just made program history, sweeping the Big Sky Softball Championship with three dominant wins to claim their first tournament title ever. Now they're heading to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
Idaho Basketball Joins $179M Fight Against Cancer
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.
25 Volunteers Give Idaho School a Complete Makeover
A team of volunteers from across the country transformed Sandpoint Junior Academy in just two weeks, gutting bathrooms, replacing windows, and painting classrooms. Local businesses joined the effort, with one paint shop offering deep discounts to help refresh the campus for 700 students this fall.
Idaho Challenges Residents to 250,000 Acts of Kindness
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.
Idaho Hits 150K Acts of Service for America's 250th
Volunteers across Idaho are making history by completing over 150,000 acts of kindness as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. From knitting hats to building wheelchair ramps, everyday people are proving that small acts of service can transform communities.
Idaho Hosts World Record Hammock Hangout This Saturday
Eastern Idaho is attempting to break the world record for the largest hammock hangout, and anyone can join the fun. Participants will get their own hammock, enjoy live music, and take home a piece of history.
Idaho Dairy Farm Turns Cow Manure Into Clean Fuel
A dairy farm in Idaho is transforming waste from 35,000 cows into renewable fuel that powers trucks across the region. The facility represents one of the largest dairy renewable energy operations in North America.
Idaho Community Rallies for Track Star Needing Heart Surgery
When a former Vallivue High School track star needed life-saving heart surgery, her Idaho community stepped up in a big way. The Treasure Valley rallied together to support one of their own through a medical crisis.
Idaho Teens Turn 200K Followers Into River Cleanup Mission
Eight Idaho teenagers built a viral Instagram account documenting their summer adventures, then discovered mountains of trash in their beloved Boise River. Their cleanup video inspired thousands and transformed their platform into a mission to protect their community.
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Bruce Willis Celebrates Daughter's Wedding in Idaho
Actor Bruce Willis joined family at daughter Tallulah's Idaho wedding, sharing a tender moment that meant everything to the bride. The celebration brought joy after Tallulah once feared her father wouldn't be present for her special day.
Solar Tags Track Monarch Butterflies Across Idaho
Scientists at Washington State University created solar-powered tags weighing less than a raindrop that finally solve the decade-long mystery of where Idaho's monarch butterflies migrate. The tiny transmitters turn every smartphone into a butterfly tracking station.
Idaho Dairy Turns Cow Manure Into Clean Fuel for America
A massive Idaho dairy farm is now converting waste from 35,000 cows into clean transportation fuel that's better for the climate than fossil fuels. The facility captures harmful methane emissions and transforms them into renewable natural gas for trucks and fleets across America.
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