Canyon County

When a person becomes unable to care for themselves, family and friends often step in to provide the care they need. But what happens when that person doesn’t have any family or other support network?

Following overcrowding concerns at temporary facilities, Canyon County Commissioners have a plan to build a permanent jail for female inmates.

Preserving the history of Idaho is not easy or cheap, and finding the money to preserve historic objects can be challenging. However, that isn't keeping the Canyon County from making it a priority.

An Idaho sheriff and leader of a national law enforcement organization is raising his hand to help the feds crack down on illegal immigration. But in Colorado, lawmakers are working to bolster laws that prohibit such collaboration.

Residents in the Southwest Idaho Health District will no longer be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at district health offices.

Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling spoke in front of a packed room of 600 on Wednesday about the city’s ongoing projects and challenges in the face of continued growth.

The counties say they were informed of a critical maintenance need by service provider Lumen Technology.

Last Tuesday, Ada County Commissioners voted to stop an industrial scale solar farm in the middle of an agricultural area in Kuna and Melba. Opponents of the project say this move will preserve agricultural life in Idaho.

The Snake River Stampede is back at the Ford Idaho Center next week, making this the 109th year for the “wildest fastest show on Earth.” The rodeo kicks off Tuesday, July 16 and wraps its finals the evening of July 20.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Canyon County grew 11.5% between April of 2020 and July 2023, and is now home to more than 257,000 people. The county's Chief Paramedic said new funding is needed just to maintain the department’s status quo.