PUBLIC SAFETY AND LOCAL ACCESS
JEROME — EAST MAIN STREET BOIL ORDER
A boil order is in effect for part of East Main Street in Jerome after road construction struck a water line at Buchanan and East Main. The affected area includes the north side of the 200 block, and both the north and south sides of the 300 and 400 blocks. Residents in those locations should follow the city’s boil order.
KETCHUM — CYCLIST INJURED IN CROSSWALK
A bicyclist was hurt in Ketchum yesterday afternoon after police say a pickup hit her in a crosswalk at Main and Fourth streets. Officers say she activated the flashing crosswalk lights before crossing, but the truck entered her path. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police cited the driver for inattentive driving. The crash remains under investigation.
HAGERMAN — ROAD CLOSURE BLOCKS RECREATION ACCESS
A road closure south of Hagerman will cut off access to 2 recreation areas next week. Thousand Springs Grade closes to all traffic Monday through Friday, October 12 through 16, while Idaho Power performs maintenance at its power plant. Heavy equipment, including a crane, will occupy the road. Visitors won’t be able to reach Thousand Springs Park or Ritter Island at Thousand Springs State Park during the closure. Public access is expected to reopen Saturday, October 17.
AMMON BUNDY — RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER UTAH TRAFFIC STOP
Ammon Bundy is out on bail after a traffic stop in southern Utah ended with deputies pulling him from his pickup. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped Bundy Wednesday morning on Interstate 15 because his truck had no license plate. Authorities say the registration was inactive and his driver’s license had expired. According to deputies, Bundy refused to get out when told the truck would be impounded, grabbed the steering wheel and resisted being handcuffed. He received a medical evaluation before being booked on 4 alleged offenses, including interfering with an officer and driving without registration. Bundy told St. George News he believes travel is a God-given right that shouldn’t require government permission.
HEALTHCARE AND THE ECONOMY
HEALTH INSURANCE — IDAHO RATES RISING IN 2027
Health insurance will cost more for many Idahoans next year. The Idaho Department of Insurance says rates for individual and small-group health plans will rise an average of 12% in 2027. Your increase will depend on your insurer and plan. In the individual market, Moda has the largest average increase at 23%, followed by Mountain Health CO-OP at 19%. Regence and SelectHealth have the lowest at 9%. Insurance Director Dean Cameron points to rising medical costs, but says Idaho’s market remains competitive. The department says the state’s reinsurance program will keep individual-market premiums about 16% below what they would otherwise be. Open enrollment through Your Health Idaho begins October 15, with coverage starting January 1.
IDAHO JOBS — GROWTH PROJECTED TO OUTPACE THE NATION
Idaho’s job market is projected to grow more than 4 times faster than the nation’s through 2034. The Idaho Department of Labor forecasts annual employment growth of 1.3 percent, compared with about 0.3 percent nationally. That would put Idaho’s total employment above 1 million. Healthcare and social assistance are expected to add about 34,000 jobs, with construction adding nearly 15,000 and manufacturing another 8,500. Labor officials say population growth and an aging population will help drive demand. Governor Brad Little says the forecast underscores the need for workforce training, education and infrastructure to prepare for that growth.
IDAHO AGRICULTURE — FARM REVENUE AND PROFIT PRESSURES
Nearly $6,000 per Idaho resident—that’s how much farm revenue the state generated last year, according to the Idaho Farm Bureau. Spokesperson Sean Ellis says USDA figures put Idaho’s 2025 farm revenue at $11.95 billion, or $5,887 per person. That measures agricultural production, not money paid to residents. Ellis says agriculture supports 1 in every 9 Idaho jobs and accounts for 17 percent of the state’s economic output. But those numbers don’t necessarily mean farmers are making strong profits. He says producers have faced several years of price pressure, with lower yields expected this year.
ELECTIONS
IDAHO BALLOT — ADVISORY QUESTION ON AN OFFICIAL STATE GUN
Idaho voters will choose more than candidates this November—they’ll also weigh in on an official state gun. An advisory question offers 6 choices: 2 Winchester rifles, the Colt Peacemaker revolver, the M1 Garand, the Colt M1911 pistol and the Remington Model 700 hunting rifle. The results won’t be binding. Lawmakers will have the final say on whether to add a firearm to Idaho’s list of state symbols. House Majority Leader Jason Monks says he hopes the question encourages more people to vote in an election with major races and ballot measures. Firearms historian Danny Michael says several choices have strong connections to the American West, but none was developed in Idaho. Election Day is November 3.
FRIDAY SPORTS — FOOTBALL
BURLEY–TWIN FALLS — CONFERENCE AND PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS
It’s October football with November on the line tonight in Burley. The Bobcats host defending conference champion Twin Falls in a game that could help shape the Great Basin title race—and the playoff picture. Burley comes in at 4-2, with Twin Falls at 3-3. Kickoff is at 7.
Burley coach Cameron Anderson says his team is treating tonight like the opening round of the playoffs. A big improvement for the Bobcats: protecting the football. Burley has committed just 3 turnovers this season, compared with 17 last year. Anderson credits better habits and discipline, but says Twin Falls is the most fundamentally sound team Burley has faced.
Bruins coach Ben Kohring says slowing Burley’s explosive players and handling its aggressive defense will be key. Twin Falls quarterback Ethan Hubsmith calls tonight the first part of a conference championship push, with playoff positioning and home-field advantage in mind.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — TONIGHT’S AREA SCHEDULE
Meanwhile, 2 unbeaten teams put their perfect records on the line away from home. Carey is 6-0 and visits 3-2 Council at 5 this afternoon. Raft River, also 6-0, heads to 4-2 Butte County for a 7 o’clock kickoff.
The rest of tonight’s schedule also starts at 7. Jerome visits Minico, and 5-1 Wood River travels to Kimberly. Canyon Ridge heads to Mountain Home, with both teams chasing their 2nd win.
Elsewhere, 5-1 Castleford hosts Camas County, while 5-1 Hagerman visits Glenns Ferry. Gooding travels to Filer, Dietrich plays at Hansen, and Oakley heads to Murtaugh. Lighthouse Christian visits 4-2 Richfield, and Valley travels to Shoshone.
BOISE STATE — BRONCOS SEEK THE MILK CAN AT FRESNO STATE
Boise State wants the Milk Can back—and tomorrow night, the Broncos get their shot. Number 23 Boise State visits Fresno State for its first Pac-12 road game. Kickoff is at 8:30 Mountain time on the CW. The Broncos have lost 3 straight in the rivalry, including last year’s 30-7 defeat in Boise, when quarterback Maddux Madsen left early with an injury. This time, Madsen comes in with 11 touchdown passes and no interceptions through 5 games. Running back Dylan Riley leads the nation with 685 rushing yards. Boise State’s defense is coming off a 6-sack performance against Utah State and leads the country in stopping opponents on combined 3rd- and 4th-down attempts. The Broncos have won 11 straight conference road openers. Tomorrow, they’ll try to extend that streak—and bring the rivalry trophy home.
SOCCER — DISTRICTS AND COLLEGE ACTION
DISTRICT SOCCER — WOOD RIVER AND TWIN FALLS ADVANCE
Wood River and Twin Falls are headed for championship showdowns in both boys and girls district soccer—with state tournament berths on the line Monday.
On the boys’ side, top-seeded Wood River rolled past Burley 9-0, while Twin Falls edged Jerome 3-2. That sends Burley and Jerome into Saturday’s 3rd-place matchup.
In 6A action, Canyon Ridge fell to Thunder Ridge 4-2. The Riverhawks now face a must-win game at home against Rigby tomorrow morning at 11.
In girls soccer, Wood River held off Canyon Ridge 2-1, and Twin Falls beat Jerome 7-1 to set up Monday’s district title game. Canyon Ridge and Jerome meet tomorrow afternoon at 2, with both teams fighting to keep their seasons alive.
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER — DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
District tournament action takes center stage in boys high school soccer today, with Filer and Bliss hosting local matchups. Kimberly visits Filer at 1 PM, followed by Declo at Bliss at 4. Elsewhere today, Timberlake faces Coeur d’Alene Charter at 10 AM, and Grangeville meets Bonners Ferry at 12:30. Both games are at the Real Life Soccer Fields in Post Falls.
Tomorrow, Vallivue takes on Caldwell at Ridgevue at 1 PM. Caldwell enters at 15-1-2. Up north, Post Falls visits Lake City, and Lewiston travels to Sandpoint, both at noon. Lakeland plays at Moscow at 2.
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER — POSTSEASON SCHEDULE
The postseason rolls on in girls high school soccer, with district tournament games today and tomorrow. Today at the Real Life Soccer Fields in Post Falls, Timberlake faces Grangeville at 10 AM, followed by Bonners Ferry against Coeur d’Alene Charter at 12:30. Tomorrow schedule starts with Lakeland at Sandpoint at 10 AM. Lewiston visits Moscow at noon, and Lake City takes its 12-2 record to Coeur d’Alene at 1. Then at 6, Skyview and Vallivue meet in Caldwell. Skyview comes in at 11-4, while Vallivue is 12-2-3.
CSI WOMEN — GOLDEN EAGLES BEAT RANKED USU-EASTERN
Another ranked opponent goes down against the CSI women. The Golden Eagles knocked off number 17 USU-Eastern 1-0 yesterday at Founders Park in Jerome, strengthening their position in the Scenic West playoff race.
Brielle Cooper delivered the winner on a penalty kick in the 55th minute. Avery Charlesworth made 5 saves for the shutout, while Presley Houghton kept the pressure on with 3 shots on goal. It’s CSI’s second win over a nationally ranked team.
The Golden Eagles host conference leader Salt Lake tomorrow, looking to turn the tables after a 3-1 loss in September.
CSI MEN — LATE GOAL DECIDES HOME LOSS
For the CSI men, a late goal made the difference in a 1-0 home loss to USU-Eastern. The visitors scored on a free kick in the 77th minute, handing the Golden Eagles just their second home defeat.
Enrique Nevarez led CSI with 3 shots, and goalkeeper Lasse Brier made 2 saves in his first appearance since September 26.
The men also welcome Salt Lake tomorrow. Those teams played to a scoreless draw in their first meeting.
BOISE STATE WOMEN — WINNING STREAK REACHES NINE
Make it 9 straight for Boise State women’s soccer—the longest active winning streak in the nation. The Broncos rolled past Fresno State 4-0, extending their school record and improving to 11-1-1 overall and 3-0 in the Pac-12. Campbell Wilson scored her 10th goal of the season in the 6th minute, and Mia Lane added another in the 10th—her fifth goal in 3 games. Jillian Anderson and Olivia Collins finished the scoring after halftime. Goalkeeper Ava de Leest earned her eighth shutout, as Boise State outshot Fresno State 26-4. Now comes a ranked opponent. The Broncos host number 17 Utah State Sunday afternoon at 1 at Boas Soccer Complex. Fans can watch on the Pac-12 YouTube channel.
IDAHO VANDALS — UNBEATEN STREAK REACHES FIVE
Idaho’s unbeaten streak is up to 5 matches, and goalkeeper Paula Flores keeps adding to her school record. The Vandals battled Northern Colorado to a scoreless draw yesterday in Greeley, with Flores making 2 saves for her 24th career shutout. Idaho had an early chance to take the lead, but Makenna Stuart’s penalty kick was stopped in the 7th minute. Northern Colorado outshot the Vandals 11-5, but Idaho’s defense held firm. The Vandals are now 7-2-4 overall and remain unbeaten in Big Sky play at 1-0-2. Next up is Northern Arizona on Sunday.
IDAHO STATE — BENGALS DRAW WITH SOUTHERN UTAH
Idaho State kept Southern Utah off the scoreboard, but couldn’t find the breakthrough at the other end. The Bengals played to a scoreless draw last night at Davis Field in Pocatello. ISU outshot the Thunderbirds 18-9, including 13 shots after halftime. Samantha Fenske led the attack with 6 shots, putting 3 on goal. Goalkeeper Aliya Garrett made 2 saves to earn her fourth shutout of the season. The Bengals are now 2-6-4 overall and 0-1-2 in the Big Sky, still looking for their first conference win. They’ll get another chance Sunday, hosting conference leader Utah Tech at Davis Field. Kickoff is at 1.
VOLLEYBALL — CONFERENCE TITLES, RESULTS AND SCHEDULES
VALLEY — VIKINGS CLAIM CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Valley has claimed the conference crown. The Vikings beat Hagerman in 4 sets to secure the 2A Snake River Conference volleyball title and the top seed at districts. Valley improves to 19-2, winning 26-24, 25-15, 24-26 and 25-15. Hagerman falls to 10-3.
AREA VOLLEYBALL — BURLEY, RICHFIELD, CASTLEFORD AND MORE
Burley swept Jerome 25-14, 25-20 and 25-18. The 4th-seeded Bobcats will host number 5 Canyon Ridge Tuesday evening at 6.
Richfield swept Hansen 25-17, 25-11 and 25-23. Payton Ward powered the Tigers with 16 kills and 12 service points, while Allie Naylor added 30 assists.
Castleford beat Carey in 4 sets, taking the first 2 by identical 25-21 scores. Carey won the third 25-14 before the Wolves closed it out 25-18. Emily Dahlstrom had 11 kills for the Panthers, and Shelby May recorded 18 digs.
Elsewhere, Malad swept Declo 25-7, 25-15 and 25-16. Dietrich also won in straight sets, beating Camas County 25-21, 25-15 and 25-21.
TODAY’S VOLLEYBALL — COMMUNITY SCHOOL AT RICHFIELD
In high school volleyball, Sun Valley Community School heads to Richfield today for a nonconference matchup at 6 PM. Community School comes in at 4-5, while Richfield looks to pick up its 4th win of the season.
BOISE STATE — FIRST PAC-12 ROAD WIN
Boise State volleyball has its first Pac-12 road win, powered by a career night from Azlynn Tittmann. She delivered 21 kills as the Broncos beat Utah State in 4 sets in Logan, improving to 11-6 overall and 3-1 in conference play. Boise State took the first 2 sets 27-25 and 25-18. After Utah State won the third 28-26, the Broncos closed it out 25-21. Kendall Hastings added a season-high 15 kills and 8 blocks. Tehya Maeva handed out 33 assists, Sydney Dreves collected 19 digs, and Melia Barlow served 4 aces. The Broncos finished with season highs of 66 kills and 63 assists. Next up: a trip to Fresno State tomorrow afternoon at 1 Mountain time.
BASKETBALL
IDAHO–BOISE STATE — EXHIBITION RIVALRY IN BOISE
An in-state rivalry takes the basketball court tomorrow as Idaho faces Boise State in an exhibition at Idaho Central Arena in Boise. Tipoff is at 5 Mountain time. It’s the second straight year the Vandals and Broncos have met in an exhibition. Idaho coach Alex Pribble brings back forward Seth Joba and guard Miles Klapper, while adding former Lapwai standout Kase Wynott from Washington State. Boise State is coming off a 20-12 season. Coach Leon Rice enters his 17th year as the Broncos prepare for their first season in the Pac-12. Idaho opens its regular season November 2 against George Fox at ICCU Arena in Moscow.
WEATHER
AM DRIVE — WARM TODAY, COOLER AND WETTER THIS WEEKEND
Sunshine and summerlike warmth today, with a high of 86 and gusts up to 22 miles an hour. Partly cloudy tonight, low 52. Big changes this weekend: 69 tomorrow with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Rain becomes likely tomorrow night and Sunday, with Sunday’s high just 55.
PM DRIVE — WARMTH BEFORE THE WEEKEND CHANGE
Enjoy the warmth this afternoon—a cooler, wetter weekend is on the way. Mostly sunny, high 86, with gusts to 22 miles an hour. Tonight, partly cloudy, low 52. Tomorrow’s high drops to 69, with a chance of afternoon showers. Rain becomes likely tomorrow night and Sunday, with Sunday’s high just 55.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT — COOLER, WETTER WEEKEND MOVING IN
A cooler, wetter weekend is moving in. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low of 52. Saturday brings a high of 69 and a chance of afternoon showers. Rain becomes likely after midnight and continues into Sunday, with a high of just 55. Showers stay in the forecast Monday.
EXTENDED FORECAST
Saturday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Columbus Day: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
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