Idaho news, written for Idahoans.

208 News covers Idaho, from Boise and the Treasure Valley to Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls, the Magic Valley and the Panhandle. We report on government, public safety, schools, business, the outdoors and the communities that make Idaho home.

Our perspective

208 News is written from a conservative, Christian perspective. That shapes which stories we prioritize: how tax dollars are spent, whether government stays limited and accountable, constitutional and property rights, public safety, families, churches and local institutions. It never changes the facts. We report what the records show, include material facts that cut the other way, and attribute claims to the people and groups who make them.

Our reporting standards

Every article is written independently by 208 News Newsroom from official public records and announcements, which are linked on each story. We distinguish allegations from findings, proposals from decisions, and the date something happened from the date it was announced. We do not invent quotations, motives or controversy, and we do not present older developments as new.

How stories are produced

208 News uses software to gather official announcements and to help draft articles. Every draft is checked against its source records for names, numbers, dates and quotations, and for originality, before it can be published. Stories that cannot be fully supported are held rather than published.

Images and audio

Photographs carry documented credits and usage rights. Contextual illustrations are labeled as illustrations and never depict real people, incidents or places. The Listen control uses your browser’s voices and starts only when you select it.

Corrections and tips

Material updates carry a visible update date. Send corrections or news tips to [email protected].