05/16/2026

Federal panel kills Lava Ridge wind project review, blocking Idaho development

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation terminated consultation on the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project on September 5, citing concerns it cannot avoid harm to the Minidoka National Historic Site, where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II.

May 16

Chimney Fire Burns 6,490 Acres Northwest of Fairfield

May 16

Idaho Prison Prepares Remote-Controlled Firing Squad as Primary Execution Method

May 16

Idaho Supreme Court Moves Kohberger Murder Trial to Boise

Idaho's Supreme Court moved Bryan Kohberger's murder trial from Moscow to Boise, ruling that local saturation coverage and community emotion make an impartial jury impossible in Latah County.

May 16

Wild Defeat Avalanche, 3-2

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2, marking Colorado's first loss of the postseason. Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood was pulled in the first period after allowing three goals on 12 shots.

May 16

Hurricanes Defeat Flyers 3-2 in Overtime, Complete Series Sweep

May 16

Dodgers Defeat Cubs; Crow-Armstrong's Defense Highlighted

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Games, Seahawks to Open Season

May 16

Idaho regulators require Panhandle water company to submit to state oversight

Idaho regulators determined Valiant Idaho must operate as a regulated public utility, subjecting the Bonner County water company to state oversight of rates and service practices.

May 16

Idaho Falls mainstay Brady’s to close hot tub stores after 40 years

May 16

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.

May 16

Bonner County Closes Highway 95 Lane for Pothole Repairs Aug. 23

Bonner County crews will repair potholes on Highway 95 near Sandpoint on Aug. 23, with work running 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 16

Main Street Revitalization Project Continues in Saint Anthony

May 16

Expert's Preakness Stakes Picks Revealed; Golden Tempo Withdraws

May 16

Cowboys Decline George Pickens Extension; Steelers Pursue Other Options at Quarterback

May 16

Arsenal Defeats Manchester City; Premier League Title Race Tightens

May 16