📰 IDAHO NEWS HEADLINES

🥫 SNAP BENEFITS RESUME STATEWIDE

Idaho health officials say full SNAP food assistance funding should arrive by today, with benefits distributed within 48 hours. Payments were delayed during the record federal shutdown, but a new stopgap bill signed by President Donald Trump allows states to resume full funding. More than 130,000 Idahoans rely on SNAP, with an average benefit of $178 per person.

⚖️ ABORTION LAWSUIT DISMISSED

A federal judge has permanently dismissed The Satanic Temple’s challenge to Idaho’s abortion laws, ruling the group lacked standing and that its claims couldn’t be saved by amendment. Attorney General Raúl Labrador praised the decision, saying Idaho’s pro-life laws remain constitutionally sound. The Temple says it plans to refile if it finds a pregnant plaintiff.

🕯️ KOHBERGER ORDERED TO PAY MORE RESTITUTION

A judge has ordered Bryan Kohberger to pay an additional $3,000 in restitution to two of the victims’ families to cover funeral urns. Prosecutors had sought $27,000, but most expenses weren’t eligible under Idaho law.

☢️ IDAHO COURTS NUCLEAR INDUSTRY

Idaho is seeking input from nuclear industry leaders as the state pursues becoming a hub for private nuclear development. Officials issued a “Nuclear Development Incentives” request to learn what companies need in site selection, infrastructure, and workforce. Momentum is growing as the Idaho National Laboratory prepares new reactors and state leaders push pro-nuclear policy.

🕊️ MOSCOW REMEMBERS UI STUDENTS

Yesterday marked three years since the murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow. Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves were remembered by family and friends. Their killer, Bryan Kohberger, is serving life in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year.

👮 ICAC MAKES TWO ARRESTS

Idaho’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force made two arrests last week:
• John McGraw of Idaho Falls — 10 counts of possessing child sexual exploitation material.
• Lesley Marcum of Nampa — 5 counts of the same offense.

🎙️ LEAKED AUDIO ROCKS CALDWELL LEADERSHIP

A leaked voice memo from Caldwell Mayor-elect Eric Phillips is raising concerns after he was heard discussing plans to fire the city’s police chief and ways to minimize legal fallout. Phillips says the comments were made in frustration but reflect real issues in city leadership.

🚧 TWIN FALLS ROAD CLOSURE

Twin Falls has closed the Kimberly Road and Locust Street intersection for a two-week water-main project. Kimberly Road is down to one lane each way, with detours in place.

🏈 SPORTS

🏆 MAGIC VALLEY TEAMS CHASE MILK BOWL SPOTS

Three Magic Valley teams remain alive in the football playoffs:
• Twin Falls travels to Hillcrest in the 5A semifinals.
• Kimberly meets top-seeded Fruitland in 4A.
• Carey battles No. 1 Council Saturday at 1 p.m. in the 1A bracket.
Winners punch their ticket to the Milk Bowl as postseason action heats up across Idaho.

🐴 BOISE STATE FOOTBALL — MOUNTAIN WEST SHOWDOWN

Boise State returns from its second off-week and heads to Snapdragon Stadium tomorrow night to face San Diego State. Both teams are 4-1 in Mountain West play, making this a battle for the top of the standings.
BSU is 17–1 off a bye since joining the conference, and head coach Spencer Danielson holds one of the nation’s top winning percentages. Kickoff is 8:30 p.m.

🏐 IDAHO STATE VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO NORTHERN COLORADO

Idaho State lost in straight sets to Northern Colorado, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21. The Bengals hit .133, while UNC rolled with 49 kills and .250 hitting.
Abby McClain led ISU with 7 kills, and the Bengals out-blocked the Bears but couldn’t overcome 11 service errors. Idaho State drops to 9-16 overall and 5-8 in Big Sky play, and heads to Northern Arizona tomorrow at 11 a.m.

🏐 BOISE STATE VOLLEYBALL DROPS MATCH TO SJSU

Boise State dropped its first match of the California road swing, falling to San José State in four sets. Senior Kailyn Jager had a season-high 17 kills and a double-double.
Layla Smith added 10 kills, and Bre Mitchell recorded 23 digs. Boise State is now 16-10 and visits Fresno State tomorrow at 1 p.m. Mountain.

🏀 BSU MEN’S BASKETBALL HOSTS MONTANA STATE

Boise State looks for its third straight win tomorrow at ExtraMile Arena. Tipoff is 2 p.m.
Five Broncos are averaging double figures, led by Andrew Meadow (16 ppg). Boise State leads the all-time series 31–29. Montana State enters on a two-game skid.

🏀 BSU WOMEN LOOK TO STAY PERFECT

Boise State women’s basketball wraps up its homestand today against unbeaten UC Davis at 6:30 p.m. The Broncos opened 2-0 behind big performances from Libby Hutton, Natalie Pasco, Dani Bayes, and Tatum Thompson.
The Broncos have won 17 straight nonconference home games.

🌦️ WEATHER

📅 FRIDAY THROUGH NEXT THURSDAY FORECAST

Rain chances start your Friday morning, then partly sunny with highs in the low 60s. Clear and mild Friday night.
Saturday is sunny before late-night rain moves in, leading to a wet Sunday with highs in the mid-50s.
Early next week stays mostly cloudy with on-and-off rain and highs around 50°F, then cooler mid-week with a mix of rain and snow possible.

FRIDAY

🌧️ A 30% chance of morning rain.
Partly sunny, high near 63°F. Winds SSW 7 mph turning NW.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Partly cloudy, low around 40°F. Light winds becoming calm.

SATURDAY

☀️ Sunny, high near 62°F. Light NNE winds.

SATURDAY NIGHT

🌧️ 40% chance of rain after 11 p.m.
Mostly cloudy, low near 43°F.

SUNDAY

🌧️ Rain likely after 11 a.m.
Mostly cloudy, high near 55°F. Chance: 70%.

SUNDAY NIGHT

Rain likely, low near 42°F. Chance: 70%.

MONDAY

🌧️ 50% chance of rain.
High near 50°F.

MONDAY NIGHT

50% chance of rain, low near 34°F.

TUESDAY

🌦️ 30% chance of rain.
Partly sunny, high near 45°F.

TUESDAY NIGHT

🌧️🌨️ Slight chance of rain & snow. Low near 30°F.

WEDNESDAY

Partly sunny, high near 43°F.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

🌨️ Slight chance of rain & snow. Low near 29°F.

THURSDAY

Rain & snow possible.
Partly sunny, high near 46°F. Chance: 40%.

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