The Connector: Idaho Daily News

We have some really important news that you need to hear about insurance and food stamps in Idaho; we'll tour Ada County's new election digs; and another debate over EV parking spaces played out at Boise City Hall this week.

Does the Treasure Valley have a rat problem? Why can't Ketchum lawmakers get along? And we have an update on that FBI and ICE raid at a Canyon County racetrack.

We’re following the latest on the raid on an alleged horse gambling ring in Wilder and the simultaneous ICE presence. Idaho Republican leaders are asking for a federal briefing on the Qatari military training at Mountain Home Air Force Base and 3,000 rainbow trout are dead…after a highway accident.

Thousands of people crowded the Idaho Capitol Mall in Boise Saturday as part of the nationwide No Kings protests. Canyon County had its own demonstration as well. FBI agents raided a horse racing facility in Wilder Sunday in connection with an alleged gambling operation, according to multiple outlets. And a Pocatello man has been arrested for allegedly making multiple bomb threats, including near...

Idaho Fish and Game says Hunters could get cited if they get bad information about rules from AI search results, a large development near McCall won't get access to the local sewer system, and Treefort makes its first announcement of artists booked for this coming spring.

Gov. Brad Little visits the UK, the lawsuit against Idaho's ban on trans women from women's sports will continue, Albertsons posts strong earnings and will buy back more stock, and updated and new historical markers coming to Idaho Roads over the next two years.

A district judge partially ruled in favor of an Idaho drag performer suing a Christian lobbying organization, Ada County Commissioners opening the door -slightly- to commercial solar projects on existing farmland, and hundreds of people gathered at the state capital Tuesday to celebrate what would have been the 32nd birthday of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

How wildfires impact ozone pollution, Boise preparing for the next step forward for the 3,500-unit Murio Farms subdivision and the constitutional problem with lagging tax income in Idaho.

The debate over whether to annex nearby BLM land in Star has been put on hold at city council. Bart Davis has been sworn in as the United States Attorney for the District of Idaho. And Idaho workers' compensation rates will drop for the ninth straight year.

The remains of WWII army lieutenant from Wilder have finally been identified and will soon return home.  Boise broke ground on new affordable housing and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe bought back nearly 30,000 acres of reservation land.

A long forgotten -- and now broken pipe -- has ACHD on the hook for an expensive and complicated repair.  Hailey is in line for new affordable housing and Coeur d'Alene City Council is declaring Oct. 14 as Charlie Kirk remembrance day.

Idaho State Police have a recruitment problem: we'll tell you why the price of a gallon of gas is likely going to keep climbing; and we'll preview one of our region's most visually stunning and smile-inducing festivals.

We have some thoughts from a local faith community on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks; they're going after quagga mussels again; and we'll tell you about a unique way to track who's parking where and for how long.

We'll let you know how much insurance premiums will be increasing in Idaho next year; the portal has opened, allowing parents of kids in private schools to apply tax refunds; and we're deconstructing Boise State's big loss to Notre Dame.

We have an update on the curent status of National Parks in Idaho; there's a new count of men, women and children without a home in Ada County; and we preview that very BIG football game this weekend.

We've got an update on the fate of federal employees working at the Boise Airport: plus we'll tell you about a Boise psychiatrist being held behind bars without bail.

We'll tell you how the government shutdown is impacting Idaho; there's an alarming increase in the number of uninsured Idaho children; and they're going after quagga mussels again.

We'll tell you what happened when Idaho's own DOGE task force reconvened Monday; Boise's Interfaith Sanctuary is back in the news; and we'll tell you about a very inspiring 5K run.

There's a new preservation effort at the National Historic Site at Minidoka; Idaho's version of a DOGE task force reconvenes today; and on this National Coffee Day, we'll tell you how tariffs are swirling around that morning cup of Joe.

Idaho's 911 system is in financial trouble; we'll tell you about 11 people accused of voting illegally in an Idaho community; and a regional police chief is accused of entering a home without a warrant and using excessive force.

Idaho has struck a huge deal with Taiwan over wheat (a lot of it) over the next three years:  we have an update on the Stibnite Gold Mine project; and a number of area banks are changing the name. Not the owner... just the name.

We have an update on the trip that Idaho lawmakers made to Jerusalem; we'll tell how local election officials are getting their polling places ready for Election Day: and Boise Police say a series of thefts has been targeting vape shops.

Governor Brad Little is talking nuclear at (where else) the INL; they're talking broadband access (or the lack thereof) at the Idaho Statehouse; and meteorologist are already talking winter. Brace yourself.

We;ve got some really interesting numbers for you today: take a guess how unsuccessful attempts there are each semester of Boise State students trying to access Tik Tok? We have some new stats on this year's wildfire season. And the state labor department is out with its monthly jobs report.

Governor Brad Little is warning state agencies to prepare for some more serious belt-tightening; we'll tell you about some personal remarks just before a moment of silence at Boise City Hall this week; and we have some fascinating details on Idaho's relationship with... the potato.