Idaho church starts Hillsdale outreach

A Christ Church outreach service in the Dow Hotel and Conference Center. Courtesy | Aidan Dixon  For the last three weeks, dozens of Hillsdale residents and college students have gathered in the Dow Hotel and Conference Center to attend an outreach service …

In court, Idaho attorney general fights Land Board policy to stop using him as its attorney

Usually, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office legally represents state government agencies. But in 2024, the Idaho Legislature and Gov. Brad Little approved a law to carve out the Idaho Department of Lands as an exception, directing the agency to have its …

VIDEO: The Need to End Federal Land Management in Idaho and Utah

Many people who tell us we need to follow and live by the plans of our founding fathers make exceptions.  Take the idea of public lands.  The idea of a federal government owning and permanently holding what is called public land was anathema during the …

Volunteers sought for public lands cleanup in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation Area

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is home to more than 300 high-elevation mountain lakes, including this unnamed lake at the base of Thompson Peak. (Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun) Environmental organizations in Idaho are looking for volunteers who …

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Here’s what makes America – and our local Idaho communities – great

Making America great again. We’ve heard all about that for more than a decade, with political parties sharply divided over what constitutes greatness. Politicians will continue to grapple with that topic. For my money, what makes America great again – …

Idaho must return to thoughtful budgeting

In the past decade, we have made substantial investments in Idaho’s future by investing in infrastructure. Rural sewer and water, state and local transportation, and schools have been a real focus in recent years. Those investments are going to get cut …

How the Vandal offensive line turned from a weakness to a strength for Idaho football

ANALYSIS For the past few seasons, a big issue for the Idaho football team was the inconsistent play of the offensive line. Through the first three weeks of the 2025 season, it’s looked the opposite as the offensive line has performed like an absolute …

Idaho roads saw 88 fatalities during '100 Deadliest Days'

Eighty-eight people were killed in crashes on Idaho roads — including four in Kootenai and one in Bonner counties — during this summer's "100 Deadliest Days" between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to preliminary data from the Idaho …

North Idaho Bear Fair aims to increase safety awareness

SANDPOINT, Idaho – Residents of North Idaho live in bear country, and safety while enjoying outdoor activities requires specific training and awareness. To help locals become more "bear aware," Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a free event called …