Idaho Statesman
Boise newspaper; print three days a week, daily onlineBest for: Boise news, investigations, restaurants and growth
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- Paywall after a few free articles
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Local news & media
Papers, TV, radio and newsletters for the Treasure Valley
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 20264 sources
In short
For daily local news, most people use a mix of one paper (Idaho Statesman or Idaho Press), one TV station (KTVB channel 7, KIVI channel 6 or KBOI channel 2), and free sources like BoiseDev's daily email, Boise State Public Radio (KBSX 91.5 FM) and the Idaho Capital Sun for state politics. Spanish speakers have several local radio and TV stations.
- Free daily email
- BoiseDev, 7 days a week
- State politics
- Idaho Capital Sun (nonprofit, free)
- Public radio
- Boise State Public Radio, KBSX 91.5 FM for NPR news
- TV news
- KTVB 7 (NBC), KIVI 6 (ABC), KBOI 2 (CBS)
- Paywalls
- The Statesman and Idaho Press limit free articles
Where do I get local news?
Idaho Press
Daily newspaper based in NampaBest for: Canyon County, Meridian and statehouse coverage
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- Paywall on many stories
Its sister papers include Boise Weekly (arts, food and events) and the Meridian-Kuna Press.
BoiseDev
Online news, Idaho-ownedBest for: Development, new businesses, roads and city hall
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- Free daily email newsletter
Optional paid membership (BoiseDev+) removes ads.
Idaho Capital Sun
Nonprofit state news, part of States NewsroomBest for: Legislature, courts, health and environment
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- Free to read
- Morning headlines newsletter
Idaho Education News
Online news about schoolsBest for: School districts, funding and education policy
Which TV and radio stations cover Boise?
| Outlet | Type | Website |
|---|---|---|
| KTVB Channel 7 | NBC affiliate, local news | ktvb.com |
| KIVI Idaho News 6 | ABC affiliate, local news | kivitv.com |
| KBOI CBS 2 | CBS affiliate, local news | idahonews.com |
| KNIN Fox 9 | Fox affiliate | Over the air and cable |
| Idaho Public Television (KAID 4) | PBS, includes Idaho Reports on politics | idahoptv.org |
| Boise State Public Radio | KBSX 91.5 FM (NPR news) and KBSU 90.3 FM (classical) | boisestatepublicradio.org |
| Radio Boise (KRBX 89.9 FM) | Volunteer community radio | Over the air and streaming |
Where is Spanish-language news?
Telemundo Boise
Spanish-language TVBest for: Spanish national news and entertainment
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Based at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho in Nampa. The link is a KTVB story about the station.
Other Spanish TV and radio
TV and radioBest for: Univision, Estrella TV and Regional Mexican radio
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Local options include Univision (KEVA-LD), Estrella TV (KKIC-LD), KMHR 950 AM, KYWN 890 AM, and Spanish Catholic radio KCID 1490 AM in Caldwell.
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