📰 LOCAL AND IDAHO NEWS
💻 JEROME SCHOOLS — CYBERATTACK CANCELS MONDAY CLASSES
A cyberattack has canceled classes across the Jerome School District today. All students will stay home this Monday, October 19, while technology teams work to restore the district’s network.
In a message to families, Brent Johnson says the attack targeted the district’s technology infrastructure over the weekend. The district says existing security measures helped its team quickly isolate the disruption, and student data, Chromebooks and laptops remain secure.
Staff devices are undergoing security checks before being brought back online. District technology staff and cybersecurity experts are working to restore and verify the network while helping authorities investigate.
The district acknowledges the disruption for families and says it will provide updates about the school schedule for the rest of the week as information becomes available.
💧 TWIN FALLS AIRPORT — FILTERS INSTALLED AFTER PFAS FINDINGS
New drinking water filters are in place at the Magic Valley Regional Airport after testing found 2 PFAS chemicals above federal limits in an airport well. The results apply only to the airport’s water supply—not the broader Twin Falls city water system.
An August 26 sample measured PFOA at 9.83 parts per trillion and PFOS at 5.35. The federal limit is 4 parts per trillion for each.
The city says filters have been installed at airport drinking water sources, including the Happy Landing restaurant and drinking fountains, to bring those levels below the limits. Officials are also exploring alternative well sites.
The airport distributed its consumer notice September 22. The city says it is sharing the findings ahead of federal compliance deadlines. A single sample above the limits does not, by itself, establish a regulatory violation.
🔥 FILER FIRE — VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY LOSES PRACTICE SPACE
A Saturday morning fire has left a local volleyball club searching for a new place to practice after flames heavily damaged S and G Customs and destroyed the Southern Idaho Volleyball Academy’s training space.
Filer firefighters responded around 5 a.m. to 2500 East, 3894 North, finding about a third of the commercial building engulfed in flames. Twin Falls and Buhl crews helped bring the fire under control in about 90 minutes. Firefighters remained on scene for roughly 4½ hours. No injuries were reported.
SIVA club director Andria Parker says the academy rented about 7,000 square feet inside the warehouse. The club lost volleyballs, carts, poles, nets and clothing, along with its practice facility.
The club’s season starts in January, but its fall academy was scheduled to begin October 27. Staff are now looking for available gym space to keep athletes playing.
Other volleyball organizations have offered to donate supplies, and Parker says the community’s support has meant a great deal.
🔥 MELBA AND NAMPA — SATURDAY FIRES BURN ACREAGE AND PROPERTY
Two Saturday fires burned thousands of acres near Melba and destroyed property in southeast Nampa.
The Smore Fire, east of Swan Falls near Melba, burned 2,115 acres before being extinguished Sunday morning, according to WildCAD. It started around 11 a.m. Saturday. The Western Fire Chiefs Association lists the fire as human-caused. No evacuations were in effect.
In southeast Nampa, a separate fire burned about 2 acres near Diane Street and Wright Lane, destroying multiple outbuildings and vehicles. The Nampa Fire Protection District says no injuries were reported. That fire remains under investigation.
🚧 GOODING COUNTY — RICHFIELD MAN INJURED IN SEMI CRASH
A 73-year-old Richfield man was flown to a hospital after a semi struck his pickup and horse trailer Friday afternoon in Gooding County.
Idaho State Police say the crash happened around 12:51 on State Highway 46 near milepost 108. Both vehicles were headed south when the pickup driver began turning left into a veterinary office. Troopers say the semi’s driver, an 18-year-old Burley man, swerved to avoid stopped traffic and hit the pickup.
The pickup driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The semi driver was buckled up. The injured man’s condition was not released.
The highway was blocked for about 5 hours. State Police are investigating.
🗳️ IDAHO ELECTION — NO KINGS PROTESTS AND EARLY VOTING
Protesters across Idaho took their message from the streets to the ballot box Saturday, urging people to vote ahead of the November 3 election. No Kings demonstrations were held in Boise, Twin Falls and other communities as part of nationwide protests.
At the Boise event, speakers encouraged people to volunteer with campaigns and talk with neighbors about candidates and ballot issues. Participants cited concerns about the Trump administration, abortion restrictions, education funding and climate change.
Early voting opens today in many Idaho counties and runs through October 30. Availability and hours vary by county, so check with your county clerk.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Friday, October 23. Election Day polls will be open November 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can find their polling location at VoteIdaho.gov.
🔔 STATE CAPITOL — LIBERTY BELL RETURN AND FOUNTAIN PROPOSAL
Idaho’s refurbished Liberty Bell replica is heading back to the State Capitol after a tour through all 44 counties. A free, public rededication ceremony is set for noon November 23 in Boise, when the bell will be reinstalled on the Capitol’s front steps.
The bell was sent to South Carolina in January for restoration as part of America250 celebrations. It returned in July before traveling statewide, giving students and the public a chance to see and ring it. An advisory council approved spending up to $28,500 on the work.
Meanwhile, State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth is proposing a liberty fountain as a permanent America250 landmark. She estimates it would cost $1 million and is encouraging fundraising to pay for it.
No location has been announced, and the advisory council has taken no action on the proposal. Members asked Ellsworth to gauge support and report back at their next meeting, tentatively scheduled for December 10.
🏅 MONDAY SPORTS
🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — MAGIC VALLEY ROUNDUP
Big scores, dominant defenses, and an unbeaten Raft River team heading into the final week of the regular season. Here’s your high school football roundup.
Burley beat Canyon Ridge 48–16, improving to 5–3. The Bobcats travel to Mountain Home Friday. Number 5 Twin Falls shut out Jerome 75–0, while Minico rolled past Mountain Home 67–25.
Wood River edged Gooding 28–21 to improve to 6–2. Kimberly handled Filer 41–6, and number 2 Declo blanked Malad 14–0.
Buhl overwhelmed Wendell 68–0 behind more than 500 yards of offense. Raidyn Pugsley scored 3 touchdowns—2 rushing and 1 receiving. The Indians intercepted 5 passes and held Wendell under 100 total yards.
Number 4 Carey won a ranked matchup, beating number 5 Salmon River 30–22. The Panthers improved to 7–1. Carey’s junior varsity also beat Dietrich 34–13.
Number 1 Hagerman shut out Shoshone 60–0. The Pirates rushed for more than 200 yards and 5 touchdowns, adding 93 passing yards and 2 scores through the air. Number 2 Raft River stayed unbeaten at 8–0 with a 58–12 win over Valley. Number 5 Oakley beat Glenns Ferry 74–18, and Butte County topped Murtaugh 64–34.
Hansen beat Lighthouse Christian 66–20, handing the Lions their 4th straight loss. Lighthouse quarterback Ryan Heida threw for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions. Gavin Asdourian had 70 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Looking ahead, Hansen visits Valley Thursday at 7. Lighthouse Christian travels to Carey Friday, also at 7.
🏈 BOISE STATE FOOTBALL — BRONCOS CLIMB NATIONAL POLLS
Boise State is climbing the national rankings as the Broncos carry a 5-game winning streak into another road test.
The Broncos moved up 2 spots in both polls, reaching number 21 in the Associated Press Top 25 and number 22 in the Coaches Poll. Boise State stands at 5–1 overall and 2–0 in Pac-12 play.
The Broncos closed the first half of their regular season with a 38–31 win at Fresno State, reclaiming the Milk Can. Boise State piled up more than 500 yards of offense for the 3rd time this season.
Next up, a trip to Washington State this Saturday, October 24. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. Mountain Time, with coverage on USA Sports.
🏈 IDAHO FOOTBALL — VANDALS RECLAIM LITTLE BROWN STEIN
The Little Brown Stein is coming back to Moscow—and Idaho has pulled off a Montana sweep nearly 4 decades in the making. The Vandals knocked off number 7 Montana 42–35 Saturday in Missoula, beating both the Grizzlies and Montana State in the same season for the first time since 1989.
Joshua Wood powered the win with 420 yards of total offense. He completed 30 of 38 passes for 335 yards and 3 touchdowns, adding 85 rushing yards and another score. Ryan Jezioro caught 2 touchdown passes.
Israel Carter’s first collegiate rushing touchdown put Idaho ahead for good in the 4th quarter. The Vandal defense then delivered, forcing a missed field goal before stopping Montana’s final drive in the red zone.
Khaled Rawls led Idaho with a career-high 11 tackles. The Vandals converted 11 of 14 third downs and scored on all 6 trips inside the red zone.
Idaho improves to 2–5 overall and 2–2 in the Big Sky, with both victories coming against top-10 opponents. The Vandals host Southern Utah for homecoming Saturday at the Kibbie Dome, with coverage on ESPN+, SWX and the Vandal Radio Network.
🏈 IDAHO STATE FOOTBALL — WEBER STATE HANDS BENGALS ANOTHER CLOSE LOSS
Another late lead slipped away for Idaho State, and another close loss followed. Weber State scored with 1 minute, 10 seconds remaining Saturday to beat the Bengals 27–20 in Ogden—Idaho State’s 3rd straight defeat by a single score.
The Bengals led 20–19 entering the 4th quarter, but couldn’t put the game away. An 18-play drive ended with a missed field goal, and a later fourth-down stop gave Weber State the ball for its winning touchdown and 2-point conversion.
Idaho State’s final possession reached the Wildcats’ 16-yard line before a fourth-down sack ended the threat.
Trehsyn Fesili returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown. Davis Harsin threw for 145 yards and a score while leading the Bengals with 83 rushing yards. Jordan Cooke also threw a touchdown pass. Julian Mason led the receivers with 82 yards and a score.
Head coach Cody Hawkins took responsibility afterward, saying the Bengals need more consistency on offense and better execution in critical moments.
Idaho State falls to 4–3 overall and 1–3 in the Big Sky. The Bengals host Portland State Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Dome in Pocatello.
⚽ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER — SEVEN MAGIC VALLEY TEAMS HEAD TO STATE
Seven Magic Valley soccer teams begin their chase for a state championship Thursday, with Wood River’s boys looking to defend their title—and Twin Falls’ girls entering as the top seed.
In the 5A boys tournament, number 2 Wood River opens against number 7 Columbia at 9 a.m. Number 4 Jerome faces number 5 Idaho Falls at 1. Both games are at Sandpoint War Memorial Stadium on Field of Dreams 1.
On the girls’ side, number 2 Wood River meets Pocatello at 11:30 a.m., followed by top-seeded Twin Falls against number 8 Vallivue at 3:30. Those games will be played on Field of Dreams 2 in Sandpoint.
The 4A boys tournament brings the action to Burley High School. Number 7 Wendell takes on number 2 Sugar-Salem, while number 4 Sun Valley faces number 5 Fruitland at 1 p.m.
And in 4A girls soccer, number 3 Kimberly carries the Magic Valley’s hopes into an opening matchup with number 6 Teton at 11 a.m. Thursday at Twin Falls High School. The championship game will be played at Burley High School.
⚽ CSI SOCCER — GOLDEN EAGLES COMBINE FOR 18 GOALS
An 18-goal Saturday for CSI soccer—and 2 shutouts to go with it. The Golden Eagle men and women rolled past Pacific Northwest Christian in Kennewick, Washington, building momentum heading into the final week of the regular season.
The CSI men snapped a 3-game losing streak with an 8–0 victory, their 5th win of the season. Julian Rodrigo Olmos scored twice and added an assist. Nicolas Anatoh delivered 2 goals and 2 assists.
Yannick Theis contributed a goal and an assist, while Enrique Nevarez, Adria Lledo Sampol and Ilan Portejoie also scored. CSI finished with 23 shots on goal. Goalkeeper Pedro Moco Caridi made 1 save in the shutout.
The 18th-ranked CSI women followed with a 10–0 victory, firing 49 shots. Carina Muegge recorded a hat trick, while Macey Call and Halle Hall each scored twice and added an assist.
Presley Houghton, Dani Gross and Jordyn In also found the net. Ali Navarrete earned the win in her first start in goal.
Both CSI teams travel to Colorado Northwestern Thursday, with the women continuing their push for a playoff spot.
⚽ BOISE STATE SOCCER — LATE PENALTY KICK BEATS OREGON STATE
With just over 30 seconds left, Campbell Wilson delivered a first for Boise State soccer—a victory over Oregon State.
Wilson converted a late penalty kick Saturday night to give the Broncos a 2–1 home win. Officials awarded the kick after a video review of Wilson going down in the box.
Asia Lawyer opened the scoring in the 28th minute off an assist from Sophie Schmautz. Oregon State tied it on a penalty kick in the 59th minute, setting up Wilson’s dramatic finish.
Wilson now has 11 goals this season, including 6 match-winners—the most by a freshman in Boise State history. Goalkeeper Ava de Leest earned her 22nd career victory, tying her for 6th on the program’s all-time list.
The Broncos outshot the Beavers 21–7 and improved to 12–2–1 overall, with a 4–1 conference record.
Next up, Boise State visits Colorado State Thursday at 6 p.m. Mountain Time. The match will stream on the Pac-12 YouTube channel.
⚽ IDAHO STATE SOCCER — BENGALS COMPLETE TWO-WIN ROAD TRIP
An early goal and another shutout have Idaho State climbing the Big Sky soccer standings. The Bengals beat Portland State 1–0 Sunday, completing a 2-win road trip after Thursday’s victory over Montana.
Saydree Cooke scored just 2 minutes, 51 seconds into the match, finishing off an assist from Lena Bonnard. It was Cooke’s 3rd goal of the season and Bonnard’s first career assist.
Goalkeeper Aliya Garrett made 6 saves for her 6th shutout of the season. Idaho State has now held opponents scoreless in 4 of its 6 conference matches.
The Bengals outshot Portland State 17–14 and held a 6–1 advantage in corner kicks. Daphne Egelhoff helped anchor the defense with key blocks, deflections and interceptions.
Idaho State improves to 4–7–4 overall and 2–2–2 in conference, moving into 4th place in the Big Sky.
The Bengals return to Davis Field to host Northern Arizona October 29 at 7 p.m., followed by Northern Colorado November 1 at 1 p.m.
🏐 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL — DISTRICT TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP
Minico keeps its season alive, Burley is out, and district volleyball races are tightening across the Magic Valley.
In 5A, number 3 Minico eliminated number 4 Burley in 4 sets: 25–23, 13–25, 25–23 and 25–22. Earlier, top-seeded Twin Falls swept Burley, while number 2 Wood River swept Minico.
Siena Billings led Twin Falls with 12 kills, and Danica Brecht added 9. Ivie Bohrn finished with 36 assists and 13 digs.
In 4A, number 2 Filer swept Gooding. Keyana Montreal and Jillian Price each delivered 10 kills. Addie Shank contributed 29 assists and 6 digs, while Brekk Bowman added 9 kills and 11 digs.
In 2A, top-seeded Valley swept Sun Valley Community School, and number 2 Hagerman beat Murtaugh in 4 sets. Addison Bingham powered the Pirates with 23 kills, 13 aces and 15 digs. Addi Chizum recorded 50 assists and 15 digs, while Ava Chizum added 23 digs and 2 kills.
Number 7 Oakley outlasted number 6 Raft River in 5 sets. Kinslee Matthews led the Hornets with 13 kills, 17 digs and 4 blocks. Kayzlie Beck supplied 32 assists. Number 4 Shoshone swept Glenns Ferry.
And in 1A, top-seeded Carey swept Dietrich. Number 2 Castleford beat Lighthouse Christian in 4 sets, and Camas County defeated Hansen in 4.
🏐 CSI VOLLEYBALL — GOLDEN EAGLES UPSET NUMBER 2 SALT LAKE
CSI volleyball delivered a statement win on the road, knocking off the nation’s number 2 team to stay tied atop the Scenic West.
The 10th-ranked Golden Eagles rallied past Salt Lake in 4 sets, bouncing back from a loss the night before to split the weekend series. After dropping the opener 25–14, CSI won 3 straight sets by identical 25–23 scores.
Emma Pannell led the offense with 16 kills, and Laura Grasel added 10. Emerson Heatwole anchored the defense with 25 digs and contributed 9 assists. Dalayni Brindley finished with 29 assists and 13 digs, while Isadora Bueno added 3 blocks.
The Golden Eagles hit .421 in the 3rd set and earned their 6th win this season against nationally ranked competition.
CSI improves to 17–6 overall and 6–2 in conference play. The Golden Eagles return home for their final regular-season home matches against Colorado Northwestern, beginning Friday at 6 p.m.
🏃 CSI CROSS COUNTRY — GOLDEN EAGLES PREPARE TO HOST CONFERENCE MEET
CSI cross country is heading into the postseason with momentum—and a conference meet on home turf. The nationally ranked Golden Eagles wrapped up their regular season Saturday in Lewiston against a field featuring strong 4-year programs.
The number 2 CSI women finished 2nd at the LC State Invitational, trailing only Gonzaga. Indianna Lundell led the Golden Eagles in the 5K, placing 11th in 17 minutes, 33 seconds. Kenadee Bushman finished 14th in 17:56, and Brilee Galbraith took 17th in 18:05. Rachel Crummett placed 22nd, followed by Kayla Bushman in 27th.
On the men’s side, number 7 CSI put 2 runners in the top 25. Ben Jensen led the way in the 8K, finishing 21st in 25 minutes, 10 seconds. Grayden DeVries took 25th in 25:19. Jack Blodgett finished 40th in 25:50, with Finn Rutledge and Isaac Vernon rounding out CSI’s top 5.
Both teams now prepare to host the Scenic West Athletic Conference meet October 30 at Canyon Springs Golf Course in Twin Falls.
🏀 BOISE STATE BASKETBALL — BRONCOS TOP WASHINGTON IN EXHIBITION
Boise State lit up the scoreboard Saturday night, topping Washington 109–91 in men’s exhibition basketball at Idaho Central Arena.
Aginaldo Neto led the way with 29 points and a perfect shooting night from the floor—7 for 7, including all 4 of his 3-point attempts. Pearson Carmichael added 22 points, and Spencer Ahrens finished with 19.
Dovydas Butka recorded his 2nd straight double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Julian Bowie also scored 16, giving the Broncos 5 players in double figures.
Boise State led from start to finish, but Washington made it interesting, cutting the deficit to 5 midway through the 2nd half. Carmichael answered with a pair of 3-pointers to help the Broncos regain control.
Boise State shot 53 percent and turned 18 Washington turnovers into 23 points. The Broncos are now 2–0 in exhibition play.
They’ll wrap up their exhibition schedule against Bismarck State on Thursday, October 29, at ExtraMile Arena. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Mountain Time.
🏒 IDAHO STEELHEADS — PELTON-BYCE NAMED CAPTAIN
A veteran scorer will wear the captain’s “C” for the Idaho Steelheads this season. Ty Pelton-Byce has been named captain for the 2026–27 campaign as he enters his 5th season with Idaho.
Pelton-Byce collected 41 points last season, with 13 goals and 28 assists in 59 games. He ranks 5th on the franchise’s all-time points list, just 3 points away from moving past Jefferson Dahl and Lance Galbraith into 3rd.
He succeeds Nick Canade, who served as captain last season during his 4-year run with Idaho. Forward Jade Miller and defenseman Sam Jardine will serve as alternate captains.
The Steelheads’ 29th season opens on the road against New Mexico. Their home opener is Friday, October 23, against the Allen Americans.
🌤️ WEATHER
🌅 MORNING DRIVE
Sunshine and a warm start to the week! Today’s high reaches 75 with a light east breeze. Partly cloudy tonight, down to 46. Tomorrow brings mostly sunny skies and a high of 73. Rain chances increase Thursday, followed by a big cooldown Friday, with highs only near 49.
☀️ AFTERNOON DRIVE
A sunny, warm afternoon with a high near 75 and a light east breeze. Partly cloudy tonight, dropping to 46. Tomorrow stays mostly sunny with a high of 73. Enjoy the warmth—rain moves in Thursday, then Friday turns breezy and much cooler, with a high near 49.
🌙 EVENING/OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy tonight, with a low near 46 and a light east breeze. Tomorrow brings mostly sunny skies and a high of 73, with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Sunshine returns Wednesday before rain chances increase Thursday. Then a chilly Friday, with a high near 49.
📅 EXTENDED FORECAST
☀️ Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
🌧️ Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
⛈️ Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
🌧️ Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
🌦️ Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
🌙 Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
☀️ Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
🌙 Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
🌤️ Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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