Your Daily Briefing – 06/03/2025

Idaho Power customers could see monthly bills jump over $21 if a proposed $199 million rate hike is approved. The increase includes a $10 hike to the base service charge. If approved, it takes effect January 2026.
Gas prices are creeping up. Idaho’s average rose just a penny, but Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, and Idaho Falls saw increases of 2 to 6 cents. AAA warns that more hikes could follow.

Food insecurity is rising in Idaho, now impacting 12.7% of residents and over 16% of children, according to the Map the Meal Gap report.
The Idaho Foodbank says more families are seeking help and is urging community support to fight hunger.

Swarming crickets are making Idaho roads slippery. AAA suggests:
- Top off washer fluid
- Check air filters
- Drive slower
- Wash and wax your car to protect the paint

Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona jury selection was delayed again after she claimed severe illness. She faces conspiracy charges related to a 2019 shooting, and is already convicted for the deaths of her children.
Tyrell Howell, 28, of Burley, was sentenced to 25 years for distributing child pornography. Eligible for parole in 5. Investigation led by Idaho’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

Idaho’s Medicaid overhaul is underway. Full switch to managed care is expected by 2029. Officials stress that rushing could hurt providers.
Work requirements are being planned for 2026.

The Bureau of Land Management approved 6-acre expansions for the PDZ and Teague zeolite mines in Owyhee County.
This supports a federal mandate to boost U.S. mineral production and allows for more extraction and infrastructure upgrades.

Over 300 people attended the Idaho Water Users Association seminar, discussing water rights and PFAS contamination.
Experts warned PFAS in wastewater could impact crops and food safety.
Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke praised the event as a model for informed water policy.

Twin Falls Cowboys AA swept Post 56 Knights AA:
- Game 1: 24-9 in four innings
- Game 2: 12-2 in six
- Maddox Stadelmeir had 7 RBIs in game one
Jerome Cyclones 18U split with Post 4 Razorbacks:
- Pocatello won 11-1
- Jerome bounced back 9-3
Gooding B beat Filer Cats B 9-4, but Filer dominated game two 25-7
Twin Falls Cowboys B crushed Buhl Tribe B:
- 17-5 and 20-1, both in 5 innings
Burley Green Sox B beat Twin Falls Hawks B:
- 19-3 in six
- 21-5 in five
- Landon Chum scored 5 runs, 3 RBIs in game one
Kimberly Dogs A edged Borah Senators 18U 12-11 in 10 innings with a walk-off sac fly by Ethan Dempsey

Chris Petersen, legendary Boise State coach, is on the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
- 92-12 record from 2006–2013
- Two undefeated seasons
- Two Fiesta Bowl wins
- First coach to win Paul “Bear” Bryant Award twice
- Later led Washington to two Pac-12 titles and a Playoff berth
He’s joined by former BSU QB Kellen Moore. Final selections announced early 2026.

Brooklyn VerWey of Kimberly High tied the Idaho state tournament record with 4 home runs in one weekend.
Two of her HRs came vs. eventual champs Cole Valley Christian.
Though Kimberly competed in 4A, the 3A record is still co-held by Chauncey McMillan (Emmett) and Gardenia Machuca (Homedale) from 2015.