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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Idaho Vandals host Northern Colorado for homecoming clash at the Kibbie Dome

LEWISTON, ID - Palouse football teams are gearing up to play this weekend. WSU will be on the road, taking on the No. 4-ranked team in the nation, Ole Miss. Idaho is hosting Northern Colorado at the Kibbie Dome for homecoming. First game of the...

Idaho ranks second in nation for uninsured children after medical eligibility changed post pandemic

Idaho tied for second-worst child uninsured rate as states reevaluated Medicaid eligibility. One family paid $800/month insurance after being dropped. BOISE, Idaho — A new study shows Idaho saw a spike in the number of uninsured children between...

Idaho’s record-breaking golf streak fueled by chemistry and maturity

Vandal preparation The Vandals are a relatively old team, holding a fifth-year golfer, three fourth-years and a second-year. Nuhn said the approach and preparation of the team does not change much because the players are so experienced. It is no...

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...

U.S. to Build Qatari Pilot Training Center in Idaho

The U.S. Defense Department will build a dedicated pilot training center for Qatari forces at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Base as part of growing defense cooperation. The Pentagon said it will establish a specialized air training center for Qatari...

Idaho Fish and Game seeks info about moose poaching

Conservation officers from the department are looking for kill sites and information about people moose hunting or transporting moose in the area. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the agency’s Clearwater Regional Office in...