Meridian-Kuna Press

08/18/2024

Idaho was once home to six federally-funded Native American boarding schools, including two where more than a dozen children died.

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08/18/2024

Idaho licensed more new foster families in the month of July than it has in any other month in the last three years.

Idaho licensed more new foster families in the month of July than it has in any other month in the last three years, following a targeted push from the health

08/17/2024

A Meridian family of seven is recovering following a house fire earlier this summer.

A devastating house fire on Saturday, June 29, left a Meridian family of seven, including five children aged 2 to 13, homeless. After spending three weeks in a hotel, the

08/16/2024

With his 'heart' at Boise State, Jeramiah Dickey is looking to take the athletic department to the next level.

BOISE — When Jeramiah Dickey took the Boise State Athletic Director job in January 2021, he did so sight unseen. With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, Boise State was not

08/16/2024

Latino Fest returns to Boise this month after a five-year hiatus.

Food trucks, dance contests and a performance from A.B. Quintanilla — the brother of Selena — are all in order, as Boise’s Latino Fest is slated to set up shop

08/16/2024

It's that time of year again. Here's your chance to submit your nominations for Best of Kuna 2024, celebrating the places that make Kuna special.
Visit https://www.idahopress.com/meridian-kuna/best_of/ to submit today!

08/16/2024

Over a year ago, folks from Micron and the YMCA stood in a dirt field to announce their vision of an early learning center for Micron kids.

On Thursday, the same people gathered at the early learning center's ribbon cutting.

BOISE — Over a year ago, folks from Micron and the YMCA stood in a dirt field to announce their vision of an early learning center for Micron kids.

08/16/2024

The nation’s top lawyers — including Attorney General Merrick Garland — visited Idaho briefly to discuss strategies for combating fentanyl and other crimes with local and federal law enforcement.

BOISE — The nation’s top lawyers visited Idaho briefly to discuss strategies for combating fentanyl and other crimes with local and federal law enforcement.

08/15/2024

An Idaho group has filed four initiative proposals to restore abortion access to the Gem State.

Originally published Aug. 15 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.

08/15/2024

Despite revenue shortfalls in the spring, the state of Idaho ended the 2024 fiscal year with a budget surplus and will have $76.5 million to put toward reducing property taxes.

Originally published Aug. 15 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.

08/15/2024

A Boise County man who went missing near Robie Creek has been found deceased.

08/15/2024

Students and families in the Boise, Kuna and West Ada School Districts will be losing free health resources at the end of the year.

Central District Health reminded students and their families Monday that free mental health resources will be going away after Dec. 31, 2024.

08/15/2024

The Idaho State Police held a change of command ceremony on Wednesday morning, officially making Col. Bill Gardiner the new director of ISP.

MERIDIAN — The Idaho State Police held a change of command ceremony on Wednesday morning, officially making Col. Bill Gardiner the new director of ISP.

08/15/2024

President Marlene Tromp highlighted accomplishments of her 5-year tenure at Boise State, including an improved graduation rate and increased fundraising.

BOISE — Boise State President Marlene Tromp said other higher education leaders are often surprised to hear she’s still in the same position five years later.

08/15/2024

Ada County Commissioners and the Boise City Council are moving forward with a "control of speed" ordinance on the greenbelt.

BOISE — The Boise City Council and Ada County Commissioners held separate meetings Tuesday to determine the future of a “control of speed” ordinance to be implemented by the relevant

08/14/2024

Tents are pitched, fryers are sizzling — it can only mean one thing: the Western Idaho Fair is back and ready for opening day.

08/14/2024

The Idaho Supreme Court has decided that the developers who sought to purchase the vacant Idaho Transportation Department campus don’t have standing to challenge the state’s decision to revoke the sale.

The Idaho Supreme Court has decided that the developers who sought to purchase the vacant Idaho Transportation Department campus don’t have standing to challenge the state’s decision to revoke the

08/13/2024

The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge of the Open Primaries ballot initiative.

The Idaho Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge of the Open Primaries ballot initiative on procedural grounds.

08/13/2024

A wildland firefighter from Boise who was struck by a falling tree is in critical condition at a Spokane hospital.

A wildland firefighter from Boise who was struck by a falling tree is in critical condition at a Spokane, Washington, hospital.

08/13/2024

An Eagle-based company has opened a 37,000-square-foot facility that will offer storage capacity for more than $100 billion in gold and silver.

A new Money Metals facility will be providing storage and transaction services for precious metal clients around the world.

08/13/2024

Back-to-school time is upon us.

There are changes locally and statewide that will affect students and parents. Here are some helpful dates and links providing information to students and parents of area public school districts.

Originally published Aug. 6 on IdahoEdNews.org.

08/13/2024

In July, the city of Eagle became a non-sanctuary city.

How will that affect residents' everyday lives?

In July, the city of Eagle became a non-sanctuary city.

08/13/2024

If the preseason AP College Football Poll is any indication, Boise State could be in good position to grab a spot in the College Football Playoff at the end of the season.

If the preseason Associated Press College Football Poll is any indication, Boise State could be in good position to grab a spot in the College Football Playoff at the end

08/12/2024

The Paddock fire, burning near Emmett has scorched more than 187,000 acres and was 16% contained as of Monday afternoon.

One family home and numerous livestock have been lost.

The wildfire burning north of Emmett has slowed its growth rate but is still expanding.

08/12/2024

Idaho is one of just five states that doesn’t have a designated residence for its governor — but that may change.

Idaho is one of just five states that doesn’t have a designated residence for its governor — but that may change as the housing stipend fund is nearing depletion.

08/12/2024

When the Caldwell Night Rodeo kicks off Tuesday, it will ring in the rodeo's 100th rendition.

After the 2020 Caldwell Night Rodeo was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the rodeo’s staff had some extra time on their hands. So, they decided to start digging through

08/12/2024

Jessica Abbott joined Corpus Christi House in September. In less than a year, she's made wholesale changes. Here's how she's altered one of Boise's day shelters.

BOISE — Providing dignity and expanding partnerships has been the central focus of Jessica Abbott’s work as executive director of the Corpus Christi House.

08/11/2024

Idaho has received $1.4 million in federal funding for three bridge restoration and replacement projects.

The federal government’s Bridge Investment Program will look to improve three bridges in Idaho.