https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315773984.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/66fd6448-af1b-4f56-a60c-397a24294b95/1_th.jpg Former Gov. Kempthorne honored at Idaho State Capitol The life of the late Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne was honored at a ceremony with his family and members of the public on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Capitol, where his casket will lie in state until Saturday morning. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315773984.html/video-embed 158 2026-05-15T19:32:18Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/video/article315764150.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6c596259-ccbb-4ff1-ae42-8293c17c3365/1_th.jpg Boise's Alta Harris Park still empty after nearly 20 years Boise has received a $1.5 million donation from the Harris family to try to complete the long-awaited Alta Harris Park, which was dedicated in May 2008 according to a monument on the property. https://www.idahostatesman.com/video/article315764150.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-15T01:33:20Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/outdoors/article315729937.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/07e25c10-db88-4ae5-a5ef-dbcb72eaa04c/1_th.jpg Forest Service OKs use of chainsaws for trail maintenance in Idaho wilderness The U.S. Forest Service approved a request from the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association to use chainsaws to address severe trail maintenance backlogs in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Central Idaho. It's a departure from traditional wilderness rules that require handsaws for tree removal. Some conservation groups fear it's a slippery slope to fewer protections for wild spaces. https://www.idahostatesman.com/outdoors/article315729937.html/video-embed 64 2026-05-14T23:14:50Z no