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Temporary public access closure at Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello
Idaho Fish and Game will be temporarily closing all public access to the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello for necessary repairs, starting Tuesday Oct. 7. Public access is expected to resume the afternoon or evening of the 7th, depending on...

Idaho Broadband Advisory Board September MeetingSep23
StartSeptember 23, 2025 10:00 AM MTEndSeptember 23, 2025 12:00 PM MT The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT (or upon adjournment). At the meeting, the Idaho Office of Broadband...

Idaho Husband and Wife and Three Others Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Related Charges
Two defendants made their initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate judge last week after a federal grand jury in Boise, Idaho, returned an indictment charging five individuals with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and related charges for...

Copper Quest Acquires the Nekash Copper-Gold Porphyry Project in Idaho, USA
// Not for distribution to the United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States // VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (“Copper...

Major road repairs on Lucky Peak Trail of Boise River WMA start on Sept. 21
Fish and Game will begin major road repairs on the Lucky Peak Trail of the Boise River Wildlife Management Area, starting on September 21. The road work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. Lucky Peak Trail has been closed to...

IDAHO’S FALL CHINOOK SALMON SEASON UPDATE: 9/12/2025
The number of adult wild fall Chinook Salmon that can be killed during our sport fisheries (through harvest and catch-and-release fishing) is determine by the number of fish that pass over Lower Granite Dam. A sliding scale was developed in...

State of Idaho releases Advanced Nuclear Strategic Framework to strengthen energy leadership and economic growth
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance (ISEA) released the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Strategic Framework (ANSF), a comprehensive plan...

Boise Resident Brings Break Coffee Co. To Treasure Valley
Seasoned Entrepreneur Tyler Blake Leads Brand’s Foothold in Idaho BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Break Coffee Co., the Australian-born office coffee franchisor, has officially launched its Boise franchise under...
NevGold Announces Updated Open-Pit, Heap-Leach Gold Mineral Resource Including 1,186,000 ozs Indicated and 548,000 ozs Inferred At Nutmeg Mountain in Idaho
Vancouver, British Columbia , Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NevGold Corp. (“NevGold” or the “Company”) (TSXV:NAU) (OTCQX:NAUFF) (Frankfurt:5E50) is pleased to announce an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) for the Nutmeg Mountain gold...

Idaho Takes Lead in U.S. Wildfire Resilience by Adopting OroraTech Satellite-Based Detection Technology
New technology delivers real-time intelligence to help firefighters protect lives and property from wildfire BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Idaho Department of Lands has partnered with OroraTech USA to become the first in the...

The Vervain Collective Names Good Apple as Operating Partner to Power Sustainable Growth
Partnership aligns Boise’s plant-based apothecary with small business operational expertise, building smart systems for the next chapter. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Vervain Collective, a community...

Idaho Copper Engages MZ Group to Lead Strategic Investor Relations and Shareholder Communications Program
Boise, Idaho, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Copper Corp. (OTC: COPR), a critical minerals developer advancing a flagship copper-molybdenum project in Idaho, today announced the engagement of international investor relations specialists...

North Idaho Bear Fair to be hosted at Bonner County Fairgrounds on Sept. 27
If you live in north Idaho, you live in bear country, plain and simple. North Idaho is home to both black and grizzly bears, and living and recreating safely in their midst requires intentionality and specific training and skills. To help with...

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease and bluetongue virus detected in white-tailed deer in North Idaho
Although the two diseases are different, they are closely related. Both are a type of hemorrhagic disease spread by small biting flies, known as midges, which reproduce in and around warm, stagnant water. This summer’s conditions likely created...

“Getting to yes” on spearfishing in Idaho
Public response Recreational divers and anglers are already taking advantage of the new opportunity, including Dennis Haussler, a seasoned spearfisherman in the Panhandle Region who played an instrumental role in working with the Commission. “When...

Funfull Invites Boise Families to Fall Into Fun With Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
Funfull, founded by Vishal Patel, is transforming family time through free and discounted visits to fun places, encouraging screen-free activities & bonding. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Funfull is inviting...

Ken Brungardt Officially Launches Campaign and Website for United States Congress in Idaho's 1st District
Ken Brungardt is a Democrat, retired painting contractor, and community activist running for U.S. Congress in Idaho’s 1st district to defeat Rep. Russ Fulcher. MERIDIAN, ID, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, Ken...

Waterfowl hunters should be aware of access changes at Fort Boise WMA and Roswell Marsh WHA
Both properties have been signed “day use only/no camping” since 2019, but state regulations never defined what “day use” actually meant. That ambiguity created enforcement challenges for conservation officers. “There was a grey area, and...

One Pass, Every Season: Funfull Brings Year-Round Play to Boise Families
ID, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Summer might be the season most associated with adventure, but people in Boise now have a way to keep the good times flowing no matter what the calendar says. Funfull’s FunPass proves...

Atomic Canyon Partners with Idaho National Laboratory to Develop First Nuclear Industry AI Benchmarks
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., and IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atomic Canyon, the developer of AI-powered search and generative AI tools for the nuclear power industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Idaho...