Idaho Statesman

The Idaho Statesman is a daily newspaper based in Boise, Idaho, catering to the local metropolitan area. It boasts a daily circulation of 47,855 copies and 74,905 on Sundays, employing a workforce of around 200 individuals. The newspaper is owned by The McClatchy Company. The publication began its journey as the Idaho Tri-Weekly Statesman on July 26, 1864, founded by James S. Reynolds. Initially, it was published from a log cabin located at what is now the site of Boise City Hall. Reynolds ran the paper for its first eight years before selling it to Judge Milton Kelly in 1872. Kelly led the paper for 17 years until 1888 when it transitioned to a daily format and was renamed The Idaho Daily Statesman.

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Moose with taste for raspberries wanders into Idaho yards. See beautiful yearling

1 day ago | idahostatesman.com | Helena Wegner

A young moose wandered into an Idaho neighborhood and was caught snacking on raspberries. Authorities started getting calls from residents about the large animal in their backyards on Tuesday, June 24, in Burley, Idaho Game and Fish said in a news release. Deputies went to the neighborhood to tell residents to keep a distance from the yearling moose.
Ada County landfill’s methane gas is now powering buses, trucks. See how

1 day ago | idahostatesman.com | Sarah Cutler

Facing rapid population growth, Ada County officials have been trying to find creative ways to extend the life of the county landfill. Now, they’re cookin’ with gas. Biogas Development, a renewable-energy company, has built a new refinement plant that captures the landfill’s natural gas, or methane.
Denver judge says ICE subpoena doesn’t comply with state law, but doesn’t prohibit Gov. Polis from responding

2 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Aaron Ontiveroz

DENVER - A Denver judge said Wednesday that state law doesn't allow officials to comply with a federal immigration subpoena that Gov. Jared Polis had decided to fulfill, and he prohibited the governor from directing a senior state employee and his staff from turning over personal information to authorities. But District Judge A. Bruce Jones said he wouldn't block Polis or other state officials from otherwise responding to the subpoena.
Man breaks in, damages property at Idaho senator’s business. What police say

2 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Sarah Cutler

Employees of an Idaho state senator’s family business on Wednesday morning arrived to find a naked man asleep on a couch inside, Boise police said. The front door of the business, in the 600 block of Boise’s Americana Boulevard, had been smashed, evidently with a pallet, said Haley Williams, a spokesperson for the Boise Police Department. Williams declined to name the business targeted, but the husband of Sen.
A victory lap for Pullman’s McCoy

2 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Cody Wendt

Having capped off a historic high school swimming career, Pullman's Jake McCoy is weeks away from departing to compete at the next level for the Tennessee Volunteers. First, however, the repeat state champion, honor graduate and All-American is hanging around for a victory lap of sorts.
Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech in Full

2 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Khaleda Rahman

Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night, after former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist, took a commanding position just hours after the polls closed, though the race's ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count. With victory all but assured, Mamdani told supporters: "Tonight, we made history.
New Idaho law bans homeless encampments. What happens now in Boise?

3 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Sarah Cutler

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Boise will begin enforcing its public camping ban due to new Idaho state law. The law mandates that cities over 100,000 prohibit camping on public property. City officials and advocates argue enforcement worsens outcomes for the homeless. In our Reality Check stories, Idaho Statesman journalists seek to hold the powerful accountable and find answers to critical questions in our community. Read more. Story idea? [email protected].
Idaho’s camping ban won’t solve homelessness. It harms the vulnerable | Opinion

3 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Chuck Malloy

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Idaho's law criminalizes sleeping on public property regardless of shelter availability. Advocates warn SB1141 targets homelessness survival, not recreational camping. Ada County has 2,600 homeless individuals but only 568 shelter beds available. Stephanie Day, the executive director of CATCH, has worked the better part of two decades trying to solve the problem with homelessness in southwestern Idaho.
Colts Anthony Richardson Shares Positive Update on His Shoulder

4 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Jack Gorman

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is good to go for training camp. At least, according to Anthony Richardson. "I'm all good," Richardson told Zach Goodall of 247 Sports. "Not really even a bump in the road. I feel like I tripped, I fell. Just got back up and hit the ground running again."The quarterback's career has been marred by injury since he was drafted No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
I just saw the vision: Magic Valley Alphas make history with ICFL championship

5 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Justin Fitzgerald

Said Carranza was still riding high about a week after leading the Magic Valley Alphas to the Idaho Contact Football league championship. Carranza always thought it was possible since moving to the area in 2012. The Magic Valley had enough talent to win the semi-pro league, he thought. Just no one could put all the pieces together, until June 7 when the Alphas made history as the first area team to win a semi-pro championship.