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Idaho business owner joins national coalition challenging Trump’s tariffs at Supreme Court
It was bound to come to the U.S. Supreme Court. Whether President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs are the Chief Executive delivering on a campaign promise or whether they are unprecedented overreach is the all-important question poised to come...
As the open house stage for the Burley Idaho Temple begins, many experience the ‘love and peace of the Savior’
3 Nov 2025, 8:58 p.m. MST BURLEY, Idaho — Surrounded by sugar beet and potato fields in Idaho’s Magic Valley, the Burley Idaho Temple opened its doors for public tours on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, beginning with three days of media and special-guest...
Burley Idaho Temple opens for public tours
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Burley Idaho Temple opens for tours
BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — On Monday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened its doors to the media to give tours of the new Burley Idaho Temple, KMVT got an inside look at it. The church first broke ground on the temple in Burley...
Prosecutor: Ada County deputies won't face charges in fatal shooting in Boise
The two Ada County Sheriff's Office deputies who fired their weapons during a fatal police shooting last year will not face any criminal charges, a county prosecutor has ruled. Detective Cory Feldman and Deputy Daniel Stradling fired at...
Boise’s 2026 Concert Calendar is Already Packed with Big Shows
If you’re anything like us, you’re already blocking out 2026 concerts in your calendar. And honestly? You should prepare to do that a few more times because the Boise concert scene for next year is growing quickly! A Look Back at Boise’s Epic 2025...
MAGA conspiracy theorist and Trump influencer Laura Loomer now credentialed to ‘cover’ the Pentagon after media purge: report
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Lost Highways, Tender Obsessions, and the Art of Becoming in November 2025
November 2025’s Cosmic Calling focuses on My Own Private Idaho by Gus Van Sant (1991). My Own Private Idaho (1991) Directed by Gus Van Sant Starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves © New Line Cinema The Open Road November begins like the first shot...
Burley Idaho Temple opens for tours with media day
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Southeast Idaho voters to decide mayoral and school board races, levies and prosecutor recall in Tuesday election
Election Day is Tuesday in Southeast Idaho and polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in various locations. Voters in Southeast Idaho are being asked to cast ballots for candidates in contested municipal and school board races, to consider...
No. 6 UC Davis football drops close game to Idaho State
No. 6 UC Davis football dropped a close game at home, with Idaho State needing a late field goal from 50 yards out to pull away down the stretch to give the Aggies their first Big Sky loss of the season. First down As a team, the Aggies racked up...
EOU’s Nightingale Gallery opens new art show Nov. 7
EOU’s Nightingale Gallery opens new art show Nov. 7 Published 3:11 pm Monday, November 3, 2025 ‘Shifting Grounds’ features work by Andrew Parker of Spokane LA GRANDE — Nightingale Gallery, housed at Eastern Oregon University, opens the solo...
Latter-day Saints temple opens for public tours in Burley, Idaho
CASSIA COUNTY, Idaho — The Burley Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening its doors for free public tours this week, marking a significant milestone for the region as the 11th temple in the state. The public open...
Small town journey: 34 hours in Boise
Over the past few years Jodi and I have enjoyed traveling around the state and the country, visiting small towns that really define the great culture of our country. What started because of my opposition to the outrageous, unnecessary and...
School of music hosted annual Tubaween event
Students dressed up to watch the tuba and trombone studios perform On Friday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m., the Lionel Hampton School of Music held Tubaween, a night full of spooky performances by the tuba, euphonium and trombone studio. The theme of the...
Some Jobs in Idaho Require a Special Blend of Courage
I hope this guy is well compensated. I was shopping at Smith’s in Twin Falls last week when I saw a man changing light bulbs. From a bucket. High above the pavement. My knees wobbled just watching him. I don’t like getting on a stepladder at home...
College football Week 12: Game times, network TV schedule announced
On Monday, the majority of network television game times and network designations were finalized for the 12th full weekend of the college football season. All times eastern. ACC Friday, Nov. 14 Clemson at Louisville – 7:30 pm, ESPN Saturday, Nov....
This winter action sport set to launch pro tour in the West
SALT LAKE CITY — A pair of Utahns who brought the fast and curious sport of skijoring to Utah eight years ago have launched a professional tour with six stops in three states culminating with a championship weekend in Salt Lake City. PRO Skijor,...
Semi crash injures driver and damages overpass in Idaho
post Home > The Nation > Semi crash injures driver and damages overpass in Idaho Reading Time: < 1 minute BINGHAM COUNTY, Id — One was injured and an overpass is under repair after a crash on Thursday in Idaho involving a semi truck. In a media...
Chris Stapleton to headline Under the Big Sky music festival in 2026
Country music star Chris Stapleton will be headlining the Under the Big Sky music festival next summer along with Zach Top and Cody Jinks. The 2026 rendition of the popular festival will host more than 40 artists straddling outlaw country, indie...