New law aims to improve foster care in Idaho

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — This week, a new law signed by Gov. Brad Little focuses on enhancing foster care in Idaho. Senate Bill 1208 will provide more than $21 million in funding for the Division of Youth Safety and Permanency. Jean Fisher with …

Fit & Well Idaho: Jerome Medical Center expansion

JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The St. Luke’s Jerome Medical Center has expanded its capacity to serve the community better. For several years, the Jerome Medical Center has had only a maximum capacity of 10 patients. With this expansion, they have added …

Idaho's Most Amazing Chinese Restaurant is not in Boise

Idaho is a vast state filled with majestic natural wonders. The state's diverse natural beauty is an attraction to many who move to the Gem State, creating a new life. The Gem State is home to many cultures, bringing their food favorites.  The Boise …

5 Idaho Locations Idahoans Could See Bernie Sanders and AOC

Monday, Idaho will experience two Liberal progressive heavyweights, Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders, and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Gem State fans are excited about seeing these two in person. On the other hand, Conservatives are …

This Idaho man faces deportation to a country that doesn’t want him

A 40-year-old Twin Falls resident with a criminal history who’s facing deportation could soon be stateless, with no legal right to be anywhere. Binod Shah first came to the U.S. as a refugee, fleeing ethnic cleansing in his home country. He moved to Twin …

New Idaho law forbids Boise from flying LGBTQ+ Pride flag. But it’s still up

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on April 3 signed a law banning government entities, including cities, from flying non-“official” flags on their property. In lawmakers’ debates over the bill, supporters shared pictures of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside Boise’s City …

Tracking Idaho's education funding

Experience Idaho Show! May 3rd at Expo Idaho!

Posted on April 11, 2025 https://www.iblevents.com/experience-idaho Hey, Idahoans! Are you looking for a day of adventure without leaving the Gem State? Get ready for an experience like no other at the FREE Experience Idaho Expo! On Saturday, …

Idaho court expands abortion exceptions in ruling

Patients now should be able to get an abortion if they have a health condition or pregnancy complications that present "some risk" to their life. BOISE, Idaho — In a new ruling, a district court judge declared Idaho's near-total abortion ban …

Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: April 11, 2025

A high profile murder trial will soon begin, Micron has been silent about DEI efforts this year, a new medical freedom bill has passed, Boise will no longer be updating it's flag and Bart Davis has been appointed to take over as Idaho's U.S. …