05/17/2026

Abandoned car at 17 Mile Cave triggers rescue search

An abandoned car at 17 Mile Cave prompted a Friday evening search and rescue response, though authorities later found the vehicle's owner safe outside the cave.

May 17

Idaho House passes $253 million income tax cut; Senate fight looms

May 17

Idaho House panel votes to tie Medicaid expansion to cost benchmarks

May 17

Rupert Man Pleads Guilty in Elk Poaching Case, Loses Hunting License for Life

A Rupert man pleaded guilty to felony wildlife violations and lost his hunting license for life after investigators alleged he participated in an extensive illegal elk poaching operation.

May 17

Three killed in shooting on Tank Farm Road; deputies shoot suspect

May 17

Flowers Links Ravens' Injuries to Harbaugh's Practice Intensity

Zay Flowers attributed the Baltimore Ravens' high number of injuries last season to the demanding practice regimen under former coach John Harbaugh. Flowers stated the practices were 'heavy', leading to increased player vulnerability.

May 17

Report: Fake IDs Used in $20 Million Fraud Scheme

May 17

Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

May 17

Federal preservation council quits Lava Ridge wind farm talks, citing harm to Japanese American site

The federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation quit consultations over a proposed Idaho wind farm, saying turbines would still harm the Minidoka National Historic Site despite recent plan revisions.

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

BLM Seeks Input on Proposed November 2026 Geothermal Leasing in Idaho

The BLM is seeking public input on proposed geothermal leasing in Idaho, with a potential lease sale scheduled for November 2026.

May 17

Two New Members Join Victor Planning and Zoning Commission

May 17

Offseason Decisions: Cowboys, Steelers, and Dolphins Strategies

May 17

Celtics Defeat Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

May 17

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies

May 17