College of Idaho signs libero out of Utah high school (The Idaho Statesman)
College of Idaho volleyball coach Liz Mendiola announced the signing of Melanie Stieg of Brigham City, Utah, to an NAIA Letter of Intent for the upcoming season.

Fire damages historic Idaho Building in Meridian's Old Town (The Idaho Statesman)
The historic Idaho building in Meridian's Old Town sustained substantial fire damage Friday morning. Meridian fire crews spent minutes extinguishing a blaze on two stories followed by hours mopping up after a fire in the Commercial Newspaper building - built in 1913 - at 136 E. Idaho Ave. near Main Street in downtown Meridian. Fire crews got the call around 10:45 a.m. Friday. Firefighters ...

Idaho gas tax revenue down as driving declines (The Idaho Statesman)
Idaho motorists cutting back on trips to save money on gas means less money that the state Transportation Department collects from the 25-cent-per-gallon fuel tax.

Idaho Center costs taxpayers $500,000, benefits the Valley to the tune of $20 million (The Idaho Statesman)
Summary: Some residents are disappointed that Nampa's Idaho Center still requires about a half-million dollars in annual city subsidy, but officials say it's a bargain when you consider the $20-plus million in estimated economic benefit the arena, horse park and amphitheater bring to the valley.

Idaho Center costs taxpayers $500,000, benefits the Valley to the tune of $20 million (The Idaho Statesman)
Eleven years after its opening and three years after a private management company took it over, Nampa's Idaho Center still requires about a half-million dollars in annual city subsidy.