Idaho grizzly bear attacks hunter in 'surprise encounter'
A hunter in Idaho was attacked and bitten by a grizzly bear during what officials described as a "surprise encounter."
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers say strong bias means his trial must be moved
Attorneys for the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022 say the pressure to convict is so severe that some Latah County residents are predicting lynch mobs or riots if he is acquitted.
Murdered Idaho students honored as campus hopes to 'bring that light back'
On a bright Wednesday afternoon at the University of Idaho, students and staff unveiled a new garden memorial to honor the four students killed Nov. 13, 2022, and other students the school has lost since.
Bryan Kohberger's defense cites Idaho town's 'mob mentality' in bid for venue change
Bryan Kohberger's defense team has filed another motion to have his trial moved from Latah County, citing the "mob mentality" within the county where he allegedly stabbed four University of Idaho coeds to death in their home.
Invasive species detected at aquarium wholesaler, alert issued in WA
Wildlife officials are asking pet stores in Washington and Idaho to be cautious after a highly invasive species was discovered hitching a ride on a popular aquarium item in Renton earlier this month.
Prosecutors object to Bryan Kohberger defense's effort to move trial
Idaho prosecutors have formally objected to University of Idaho students murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's motion to change venue and have his trial moved out of Latah County, where the slayings took place.
89-year-old hiker rescued after surviving over a week in Idaho's wilderness
An 89-year-old man, Bing Olbum, is recovering at home after being found alive following more than a week of being lost while hiking in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest.
US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
The U.S. government will invest $240 million in salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest and support the treaty-protected fishing rights of Native American tribes.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching Pacific Northwest
Wildfires are continuing to scorch the Pacific Northwest and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse file lawsuit
The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the building process.
Emergency abortion Idaho ruling posted and removed from Supreme Court website: report
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho after a ruling was posted briefly on the court's website Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
'I didn’t feel safe': Woman describes journey from Idaho to WA for abortion care
The Dobbs decision continues to have lasting impacts on women’s healthcare in Washington, as many are still crossing state lines in search of medical relief.
US acknowledges Northwest dams have devastated the region’s Native tribes
The U.S. government on Tuesday acknowledged, for the first time, the harmful role it has played over the past century in building and operating dams in the Pacific Northwest — dams that devastated Native American tribes by inundating their villages and decimating salmon runs while bringing electricity, irrigation and jobs to nearby communities.
Judge could soon set trial date for Bryan Kohberger
A judge could soon decide on a trial date for a man charged in the deaths of four University of Idaho students who were killed more than a year and a half ago.
Idaho's Silverwood Theme Park opens longest dueling water coaster in U.S.
The Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho just opened its new “Emerald Forest" water park expansion, featuring the longest dueling water coaster in the United States.
Idaho bar goes viral after declaring 'Heterosexual Awesomeness Month'
The Old State Saloon posted that it would be kicking off its first salute to heterosexuality with discounts and free beer for couples and men.
Lori Vallow's sister reacts to Chad Daybell's death sentence
“Doomsday mom” Lori Vallow's sister, Summer Shiflet, spoke out publicly for the first time since an Idaho jury convicted Chad Daybell in his triple murder case on Friday.
Bryan Kohberger's attorneys maintain DA is slow-walking evidence
Bryan Kohberger, who stands accused of killing four University of Idaho students, was in court Thursday for a pretrial hearing where witnesses testified about the collection of evidence and cellphone data.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
Idaho inmate mistakenly released from jail captured on Vashon Island
After eight days on the run, an inmate who was accidentally released from the Kootenai County Jail in Idaho last week was caught today on Vashon Island.