The Connector: Idaho Daily News

We'll hear part of an emotional hearing coming from a Statehouse hearing that considered diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Idaho colleges and universities;  the National Weather Service will update us on bone-chilling temps and a frustrating air stagnation advisory; and as we head toward winter, we'll hear how this summer's massive wildfires will impact Idaho wildlife in the backcountry.

A much-discussed, and currently underway construction project will be the topic of yet another public hearing at Boise City Hall later today; we'll tell you how environmental activists may concede that while Idaho may never get rid of mining, they do want the companies to, at least, do it the right way; and we'll hear how Idaho's refugee population has deep concerns for President-Elect Trump's pro...

Today we visit the Treasure Valley YMCA, where swim instructors are hosting after-hours lessons in the pool for women in the refugee community. The program respects modesty restrictions, works through language barriers and recognizes trauma.

For Thanksgiving 2024, we've got some last minute ideas for side dishes. Yummy.

We've got your Thanksgiving forecast straight from the National Weather Service' three weeks after Election Day, Idaho officials have now officially confirmed the results; we'll tell you about 40 years of the Festival of Trees; and there's a rumor going around that there's a big football game on Friday.

With so many of us on the highway, or about to hit the road for Thanksgiving, we've got the all-important weather outlook; we'll tell you about an increase in our region of so-called "killing derbies," where hunters can get cash prizes for how many wolves or coyotes they kill; plus we'll tell you about an important court ruling that concerns this week's Mountain West Conference women's volleyball...

A big (we're talking really big) evergreen will be put into place today in front of the Idaho Statehouse; we'll tell you how the University of Idaho is poised to rebuild or renovate much of its student housing; and we'll check in with local merchants, preparing for this week's  Small Business Saturday.

The trial challenging Idaho's anti-abortion laws is coming to an end at the Ada County Courthouse; we'll tell you how some members of the State Board of Education aren't thrilled with the legislature's efforts to push back against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives; and we've got the all-important weekend weather outlook.

It's property tax assessment bill season.  We'll tell you what inside this year's notices; there was more compelling testimony Wednesday in the trial challenging Idaho's anti-abortion laws; and we've got the latest on what we expect from that atmospheric river.

You'll want to hear the latest on our wild weather: testimony continues in the trial of Idaho women challenging Idaho's anti-abortion laws; and they're talking salaries at Boise City Hall (just how much should the mayor and council be paid?)

A high-profile abortion trial resumes today at the Ada County Courthouse; we've got details on a significant atmospheric river heading our way; and we'll tell you about the latest effort to redesign State Street.

We've got details on the most recent reading scores of Idaho school kids; we'll tell where Idaho auditors are hand-counting paper election ballots today; and we'll tell why Idaho lawmakers are about to take a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence.

We'll tell you why a couple of Boise State volleyball players are part of a lawsuit against San Jose State University; we've got the latest from the courtroom where a group of Idaho women are challenging Idaho's anti-abortion laws; and in the shadow of two police shootings in less than a week, we have an exclusive conversation with the Boise Police Chief.

There has been another shooting involving Boise Police, the second in less than a week; there's more dramatic testimony at the Ada County Courthouse where a group of women is challenging Idaho's anti-abortion laws; and there's a mixed bag in the weather outlook.

We'll take you inside an Ada County courtroom where a group of women are challenging  Idaho's anti-abortion laws; Tuesday saw a number of counties certify last week's election results, but it also included an apology; plus we'll tell you about a big boost of EV charging in the city of Boise.

Idaho is marking a somber anniversary today; you may do a double-take when you hear about the first day of the 2025-26 school year in Boise; and you may want to get out your winter clothes- a significant weather-maker is on the way.

Four million dollars awarded in legal suit, but who pays? It's time for those signs to come down, and crews start clearing the Boise River.

We've got details on our Air Stagnation Advisory; we'll tell you the latest on so-called "forever chemicals" in our water supply; there's a scathing report, ripping Idaho's accounting and procurement software program, called Luma; and we'll tell you about this weekend's 'Dare to be Square-dancing" event.

Today, we'll ask if Kamala Harris was successful in any of Idaho's counties: after months of Donald Trump promising a mass deportation of undocumented people, we'll consider what that might do to our food supply; and a citizens committee is recommending a pay bump for Idaho lawmakers.

We've got full coverage and you'll hear the voices of what turned out to be a rather historically good evening for Idaho Republicans.  We'll also hear from Idaho Democrats who aren't pleased but remain committed to their mission.

Of course, we've got the scoop on what you need to know this Election Day; we'll tell you about a survey where a majority of voters said affordable housing was their most important issue this election season; we've got your full Election Day forecast; and we'll tell you how attorneys for Aaron von Ehlinger, the former GOP lawmaker convicted of raping a legislative intern, were in front of the Idah...

Of course, we have an Election Day preview, with particular emphasis on the security of Tuesday's vote, plus we'll ask if environmentalism will ever again be a bipartisan conversation; the Boise State Broncos will be anxious to hear about Tuesday's announcement from the College Football Playoff Committee's first ranking of season; and we'll tell you about a rare cremation of a grizzly in the Yello...

With just a handful of days until the big day, we've got an election update, including a big word of caution from Idaho election officials; as we prepare to fiddle with our clocks again this weekend, we'll revisit Idaho's debate over Daylight Saving Time; and we'll preview tonight's big game at Albertsons Stadium.

There are more tricks than treats in the Halloween forecast; there's an interesting new trend in early, in-person voting in Idaho; plus, we'll tell you about an all-important new water use agreement for Idaho farmers and water managers.

A BIG change in the weather is in the outlook; we've got an update on a suspicious fire in the historic Union Block building in downtown Boise; plus we'll tell what Idaho election officials WILL or WILL NOT be doing at the polls on election day.