The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 awards semifinalists, and Idaho is well-represented on the list.

Here's the list of semifinalists for the award, which is akin to the Oscars of the food world, in 25 categories.

During summer, the sparkling blue waters of Payette Lake become the center of attention. Boaters, swimmers, and beach-goers flock to the shores to soak up the Idaho sunshine. The downtown area ...

Stanley sits in a wide valley, surrounded by wilderness in every direction. The Salmon River, nicknamed the “River of No Return,” flows right through town, adding the soothing sound of rushing water ...

Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. IDAHO FALLS – After five years of ...

Marian Jones, age 96, a lifetime resident of Harrison, Idaho, passed away at North Star Senior Living Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Dec. 26, 2025. Marian was born July 31, 1929, the daughter of ...

A simple spud can spark all kinds of cravings, especially when chefs turn it into something unexpected. In Idaho, that familiar earthy aroma drifts from kitchens where potatoes take on bold new ...

NEAR HARRISON, IDAHO -- More than 1,000 people are waking up without power near Harrison, Idaho, on Tuesday morning. According to Avista Utilities, the outage was first reported around 6:30 a.m. No ...

Forget the standard table-with-a-view; in Idaho, the view is the main course. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through Yelp, dreaming of a patio where the only sounds are loons and the clinking ...

The State of Illinois introduced Mobile Identification Cards last week that can be added to an iPhone, but it may be a while before they become common Thune Breaks With House GOP in High-Stakes Clash ...

Deep within a biosphere in the Ecuadorian Amazon is a luxury sanctuary that offers a fully guided immersion into the rainforest, where every animal seems to be giant.

A Delaware Street bank has been transformed into a pocket-friendly restaurant with a mashup of cuisines. by Terry Kirts THE DAYS when dinner out included complimentary bread and a house salad may have ...