https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article315450140.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dd41e43a-5b3e-4d67-9c6c-e370f1d5ee35/1_th.jpg Wahooz to add indoor electric karting race tracks in new expansion Wahooz Family Fun Zone in Meridian has announced it's expanding. Its newest attraction will be a 52,000-square-foot indoor karting track. What it's expected to look like? Watch this video. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article315450140.html/video-embed 36 2026-04-17T21:48:27Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article315448635.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/478e9fb1-82d7-4031-8730-c1684910b0bb/1_th.jpg Behind the scenes: How Zao Asian steak is made Behind the scenes of how steak is made at Zao Asian Grill, a chain with restaurants in Utah, Idaho and Colorado. It's spice-rubbed and seared. https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article315448635.html/video-embed 16 2026-04-17T19:49:25Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315450659.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0fb038b1-4a66-4221-964d-c0e27974716a/2_th.jpg See students battle with thousands of marshmallows Students at Les Bois Junior High School attempt to break the world record for the largest marshmallow battle on April 17, 2026. The student body threw 2270 pounds, or approximately 145,000 marshmallows at each other on a makeshift battlefield behind the school. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315450659.html/video-embed 36 2026-04-17T22:27:01Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315426585.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a1540afa-0248-48bb-981a-73d0ddd0a7af/2_th.jpg Idaho woman completes 50 half marathons Meridian, Idaho resident Tera Gibb has completed a half marathon in all 50 states. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315426585.html/video-embed 46 2026-04-16T20:39:52Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/article315451482.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d68d780f-14cf-4e62-94ba-22e74d12e672/1_th.jpg Idaho Senate considers medical freedom bill Health Freedom Defense Fund founder Leslie Manookian speaks on a medical freedom bill. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/article315451482.html/video-embed 85 2026-04-17T23:53:22Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article315410901.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/37cbaea2-9663-4678-a159-da13e305f1d1/1_th.jpg Made-to-order drinks served in clear cans are a hit at Max & Louie's Specialty drinks ranging from iced coffee beverages to dirty sodas are served in clear cans with pop tops at Max & Louie's, 175 E. 35th St. in Garden City, Idaho. They've been a hit for the brunch restaurant, where they're also sold at a newly opened walk-up window outside. https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/restaurants/article315410901.html/video-embed 21 2026-04-14T20:53:04Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315434947.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8d4d8ba8-d65e-496e-a64f-9c3823bdb7f3/1_th.jpg April thunderstorm brings hail to Boise, Idaho Half an inch of rain and varying amounts of soft hail fell across the Boise area during a thunderstorm April 16, 2026, according to the National Weather Service. There were 37 total lightning strikes recorded across Ada County, according to NWS. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315434947.html/video-embed 27 2026-04-16T17:38:51Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/editorials/article315426366.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/18da7e1f-38bb-4213-952a-eb999b8883d1/1_th.jpg Democratic candidate seeks Idaho state Senate seat Idaho state Rep. Soñia Galaviz, D-Boise, interviews with the Idaho Statesman editorial board for the upcoming Democratic primary for Senate seat. https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/editorials/article315426366.html/video-embed 21 2026-04-15T22:34:08Z no https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315413472.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9a30a2b0-6dc3-498c-88a8-6ef3d0e056b3/2_th.jpg Eagle residents speak out against cattle pasture Eagle, Idaho, resident Steve Booth shares neighbors' concerns about flies, manure odors, unsightliness, and unhealthy conditions for the cows and horses at a 5-acre agricultural and residential property at 3390 W. Flint Drive, in April 2026. They asked the City Council to take action. https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article315413472.html/video-embed 49 2026-04-16T14:58:48Z no