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Idaho State Dominates Sacramento State 3-0 in Pink Out Showdown
Idaho State soccer showcased a strong performance, securing a 3–0 victory over Sacramento State during the annual Pink Out match. The Bengals erupted offensively in the second half with goals from Samantha Fenske, Stephanie Roper, and Lacie Paul....

Hegseth Takes Unaimed Fire After Announcing the U.S. Will Train Qatari Pilots in Idaho
By streiff | 4:48 PM on October 11, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth kicked off a brief firestorm Friday during a press conference...

Live updates: No. 5 Montana State Bobcats host Idaho State Bengals
BOZEMAN — Montana State (4-2, 2-0 Big Sky) returns home to face Idaho State (2-4, 1-1) after taking down Northern Arizona last week. The No. 5-ranked Bobcats are 22.5-point favorites to beat ISU on a rainy Saturday in Bozeman. Kickoff at Bobcat...

Qatar To Build F-15 Training Hub at Mountain Home Airbase In Idaho
Qatar will construct an air force training facility in the United States under a new bilateral defense arrangement, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. The agreement allows the Gulf nation to establish the installation at...

IN A HISTORIC FIRST, HINDU MANTRAS STARTED THE DAY OF THREE CITY COUNCILS OF IDAHO THIS WEEK
Face2News/Nevada Hindu prayers opened the Idaho City Councils of Burley, Arimo and St. Anthony on October 7-8-9 respectively; containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. It was the first time a Hindu invocation was read in these city...

No, Qatar isn’t taking over an Idaho air force base
The U.S. Department of Defense approved a plan for Qatar to establish a military training facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. This facility will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and personnel, enabling joint training exercises with...

US, Qatar strike deal for Idaho air base
Agence France-Presse . Washington, United States 11 October, 2025, 23:39 US defence secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that Qatar will be allowed to build an air force facility at Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho that will house F-15 fighter...

MSU Bobcats beat Idaho State 48-14
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Montana State University Bobcats dominated Idaho State 48-14. The Montana State University Bobcats are back at home this Saturday for a matchup with Idaho State University Bengals. The Bobcats are winners of four-straight...

US to host Qatari air force facility in Idaho
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a letter of acceptance on Friday allowing the construction of a Qatari air force facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The base, located to the south of Boise, will host a...

The Epic 6-Mile Trail Near Idaho’s Lake Pend Oreille Worth Every Incline

Idaho is powering up its nuclear efforts to fill the energy demands of the future
The future of nuclear power in Idaho is looking strong. The Gem State recently took two important steps demonstrating its commitment to unleashing the potential of nuclear energy. These efforts are working hard alongside other governmental and...

Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos on the blue turf
Game Preview: New Mexico at Boise State Saturday, October 11 • 7:00 pm MT • Albertsons Stadium (Boise, Idaho) Game: New Mexico Lobos vs Boise State Broncos Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID TV: Fox Sports 1...

The US will allow Qatari pilots to train in Idaho –– MAGA influencers aren’t happy
Qatar will finance a training facility at an Idaho Air Force base, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. However, the announcement has been condemned by some in President Donald Trump’s orbit, including far-right activist and...

Trump ally slams president's plan for Qatar airbase in Idaho: 'does this mean we'll get call to prayer played'
By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:25 EDT, 11 October 2025 | Updated: 14:32 EDT, 11 October 2025 One of President Donald Trump's biggest allies has turned her back on his decision to allow Qatar to have an airbase on US soil. Defense...

Where to watch Boise State vs. New Mexico
Boise State's Top 25 hopes are likely over at this point. The team had a nice bounce back after dropping the season opener, but it lost to No. 21 Notre Dame this past week. The Broncos are now 3-2 and return to Mountain West action on Saturday,...

Idaho Enters Winter Dry, Parched, and Thirsty
We’ve had a couple of rainy days in recent weeks, but what we really need is a prolonged period of rain that lasts three days to a week. Alas, it doesn’t look like it’s coming anytime soon. I pulled up a long-range forecast, and it shows rain by...

Idaho State Patrol recruits undergo ice water training for winter rescues
Idaho State Patrol recruits are diving into icy waters as part of their training to prepare for winter rescues. The recruits are taking ice baths and participating in cold-water drills to equip themselves for unexpected situations, such as a...

US giving away the military base to Qatar in Idaho? Laura Loomer says would expect this from Ilhan Omar, not Trump
Qatar will build an Air Force facility at Idaho's Mountain Home Airbase to host its F-15 jets and train pilots, the United States and Qatar announced Friday. This is another signal of the deepening U.S.-Qatar relationship. Earlier this month, the...

Bonner County History - Oct. 14, 2025
Brought to you by the Bonner County Historical Society and Museum 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864 208-263-2344 50 Years Ago Sandpoint News-Bulletin and Sandpoint Bee Oct. 14, 1975 – FOOTBALL FESTIVITIES For Friday’s Homecoming football...

Qatar’s Fighter Pilots Are Headed For Idaho. Here’s What That Means.
Mountain Home Air Force Base is about to host a new kind of neighbor: a Qatar Emiri Air Force training squadron learning to fly and sustain one of the most sophisticated Eagles on the planet, the F-15QA. Strip away the social-media noise, and the...