NEWS
CSI INVESTIGATES CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT
The College of Southern Idaho is investigating whether it was impacted by a nationwide cybersecurity incident involving the Canvas learning system. A ransomware group claims millions of student and staff records may have been exposed, but CSI says it has not received confirmation that its system was affected.
SNAKE RIVER HYDRO PROJECT APPROVED
Twin Falls County commissioners have approved access to the Centennial Park boat ramp for a hydroelectric modernization project on the Snake River. Ray and Karen Perron say upgraded equipment at their Pillar Power facility will help generate more energy, with work expected to begin as early as next week.
WILDFIRE SAFETY EVENT IN HAGERMAN
An event today in Hagerman is helping southern Idahoans learn how to prevent wildfires and protect their homes. Wildfire Wise Community Day runs from 10 to 2 at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center with firefighters, equipment demos, and safety tips.
ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE TODAY
Today is the deadline to request an absentee ballot ahead of Idaho’s primary election. Voters have until 5 p.m. to apply online at Vote Idaho, but early voting and Election Day voting are still available. Humans once built pyramids and landed on the moon, yet still wait until the final afternoon to submit forms.
RESCUE EFFORTS CONTINUE IN MARSH CREEK
Multiple Idaho agencies are continuing rescue efforts after a kayaker died in the Marsh Creek area earlier this week. Authorities say the victim became trapped under logs, and crews are still working to help remaining members of the rafting group out of the wilderness.
AMAZON DRONE DELIVERY PLANNED FOR NAMPA
Amazon is looking to bring drone delivery service to Nampa by the end of the year. Company officials say the FAA-approved program could create around 30 jobs, while some residents raised concerns about privacy, noise, and safety during a public meeting this week.
IDAHO OPENS FIRST NEW STATE PARK IN 30 YEARS
Idaho is opening its first new state park in 30 years this summer. Twin Peaks Ranch State Park features thousands of miles of trails, fishing ponds, mountain views, and overnight lodging, with a grand opening celebration set for June 27.
POLITICAL FAIR HELD AT CSI
More than 40 primary election candidates gathered yesterday at CSI for a political fair organized by political science students. The event gave voters a chance to meet candidates and learn more ahead of Idaho’s May 19 primary election.
SPORTS
BURLEY BOBCATS WIN FIRST DISTRICT TITLE
The Burley Bobcats are district softball champions for the first time in school history after sweeping Twin Falls yesterday in the Great Basin Conference title series. Burley rolled to a 13-5 win in game one behind four hits from Ady Olmos and a strong complete-game performance from Lindsey Tarbet.
In game two, the Bobcats survived an eight-inning thriller, winning 8-7 on a walk-off RBI single from Olmos. Twin Falls had taken the lead in the seventh on a three-run homer from Kaitlyn Hudson, but Burley answered to force extras before sealing the championship in the eighth.
Both Burley and Twin Falls now head to the 5A State Tournament next weekend in Post Falls. Elsewhere in softball, Glenns Ferry beat Greenleaf Friends 15-7 in district play, while Wendell faces Ririe and Gooding takes on South Fremont tomorrow at state.
CSI BASEBALL FACES ELIMINATION GAME
The College of Southern Idaho baseball team fell to Salt Lake 14-2 yesterday in the opening game of the Region 18 Championship series. CSI now faces a win-or-go-home matchup today at 4 p.m., with a victory forcing a deciding game tomorrow.
CSI SOFTBALL SWEEPS NORTH IDAHO
The 19th-ranked College of Southern Idaho softball team crushed North Idaho Thursday, winning 14-1 and 13-0 in conference play. Marissa Mauger threw a no-hit shutout in game two, while the Golden Eagles blasted five home runs on the day.
IDAHO STATE SOFTBALL HEADED TO NCAA TOURNAMENT
Idaho State softball is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history after winning the 2026 Big Sky Tournament championship Thursday. The Bengals defeated Sacramento State 16-8 in a run-rule victory and finished the tournament with three straight mercy-rule wins.
BOISE STATE TO FACE NEBRASKA
Boise State Broncos men’s basketball and Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball will meet November 15 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as Boise State prepares for its first Pac-12 season.
BRONCOS HEADED TO PORTLAND TWILIGHT
Boise State track and field will send eight athletes to compete at the Portland Twilight this weekend in Oregon before next week’s Mountain West Championships in Fresno.
WEATHER
Patchy smoke early today, otherwise sunny with a high near 79 and gusty afternoon winds over 30 mph. Clear tonight with a low around 48.
Saturday stays sunny with a high near 76 and continued breezy conditions. Temperatures warm rapidly Sunday into next week, with highs returning to the upper 80s and low 90s by Tuesday. Idaho weather continuing its annual tradition of skipping spring like it owes somebody money.
