MAGIC VALLEY NEWS

CAPITOL PROTEST ARRESTS

Nine protestors were arrested at the Idaho Capitol after refusing to leave the governor’s office following a protest over new anti-trans legislation. Police say the group ignored multiple requests to leave and now face misdemeanor trespassing charges.

PRIDE FLAG REMOVED IN BOISE

The Pride flag is no longer flying at Boise City Hall after Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 561. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean says the city removed it to avoid $2,000-per-day fines but plans to explore legal options moving forward.

TRUMP ADMIN SUES IDAHO OVER VOTER DATA

The Trump administration is suing Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane after he refused to hand over sensitive voter data, including Social Security and driver’s license information, citing privacy concerns.

CAREGIVERS PUSH FOR TAX CREDIT

Family caregivers in Idaho are providing massive support—about 400,000 people delivering 350 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at $6.6 billion, according to AARP. Lawmakers are now considering a $5,000 tax credit to help ease the financial burden on families.

IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE DATA BILL ADVANCES

The Idaho Senate passed a bill requiring new reporting on refugee data and immigration status of arrests. It now heads to the House, where concerns could delay its progress.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESTORATION

The Idaho Senate has passed a bill to restore Medicaid mental health programs after cuts were linked to four patient deaths. The measure would bring back services and now heads to the House for consideration.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA FIGHT

Idaho lawmakers are pushing back against a proposed medical marijuana initiative, passing a resolution urging voters to reject it if it reaches the ballot. Meanwhile, supporters say they’re still collecting signatures.

JEROME COUNTY SHERIFF RETIRING

Jerome County Sheriff George Oppedyk will retire April 18 following an investigation into his use of Flock license plate cameras. Records show he searched his wife’s vehicle hundreds of times in 2025. The Idaho Attorney General’s Office found no criminal wrongdoing, but policy concerns were raised.

I-84 REOPENS AFTER STANDOFF

Interstate 84 near the Ten Mile exit in Boise has fully reopened after being shut down in both directions due to police activity. Authorities confirmed the closure stemmed from an armed standoff that halted traffic entirely for a period of time. Meridian Police reported that the suspect involved in the incident has now been taken into custody. Normal traffic flow has resumed in the area following the resolution of the situation.

SPORTS

SOFTBALL DOMINANCE ACROSS THE VALLEY

Softball action—Burley sweeps Jerome, winning game one 11 to 1 and game two 15 to 10… and they’ll head to Pocatello Saturday. Gooding rolled past Wendell 16 to 1, powered by big bats from Jaelynn Patton, Olivia Rogers, and Scottlyn Martin—each driving in three. Kimberly dominated Canyon Ridge twice, 18 to 1 and 17 to nothing… and Glenns Ferry swept Garden Valley 19 to 3 and 13 to 1.

BASEBALL SCORES & FIREPOWER

On the baseball diamond—Thunder Ridge outslugged Canyon Ridge 17 to 10… Filer crushed Sugar-Salem twice, 17 to 1 and 9 to 4… and Gooding took down Wendell 22 to 14.

TODAY’S HIGH SCHOOL MATCHUPS

High school baseball on the schedule today—at 3:30, Wood River heads to Jerome for a conference matchup. At 4 o’clock, Salmon is at Gooding in non-conference action. Also at 5, Marsing visits Mountain Home. Then at 6 tonight, Twin Falls travels to Minico for a conference game.

On the softball side today, at 3 o’clock, Mountain Home is at Canyon Ridge in conference play, and Twin Falls is at Minico. At 3:30, Sugar-Salem visits Filer in a non-conference game. Then at 4, Salmon is at Gooding. Later on, Mountain Home and Canyon Ridge meet again at 5, with Twin Falls at Minico also set for 5. And at 5:30 this evening, Sugar-Salem is back at Filer.

IDAHO STATE SOFTBALL ON FIRE

Idaho State Bengals softball is rolling into conference play after taking two of three from Weber State—winning 7 to 3 and 12 to 4 before falling 11 to 8 in the finale. The Bengals exploded for 27 runs and hit .420 as a team in the series, led by Alyssa Yee, who earned Big Sky Player of the Week honors. Idaho State continues its strong 2026 season as one of the top teams in the conference.

BOISE STATE SPRING GAME

Boise State Broncos football returns April 25th with the annual spring game at Albertsons Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:30, with free parking and admission. Fans can enjoy a postgame autograph session, plus a youth flag football jamboree. Gates open at 12:30, with a full day of Bronco football and family fun on The Blue.

VANDALS ADD COACHING TALENT

Idaho Vandals football has a new addition to the coaching staff—Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. announcing Dom Anderson as pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach. Anderson brings coordinator experience from Fayetteville State and Missouri Western, where he helped build one of the top defenses in Division II.

BENGALS HOST HOME SERIES

Idaho State Bengals softball is back home this weekend, hosting Portland State for a three-game series at Miller Ranch Stadium. Friday games are set for 1 and 3:30, with Saturday at 1. The Bengals come in hot at 25-and-14 overall and tied for second in the Big Sky.

SHOSHONE FALLS FEES RETURN

The City of Twin Falls has reopened the Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake ticket booth. Admission is five dollars per vehicle from 11 to 5 daily, helping cover park maintenance and lifeguards. Season passes are also available for twenty-five dollars.

WEATHER

ADVISORIES & CONDITIONS

A Winter Weather Advisory hits Blaine County tonight with up to 10 inches of snow and strong winds. Plus, a Wind Advisory Thursday across the Magic Valley—gusts up to 50 miles per hour could make travel difficult.

TODAY & TONIGHT

Rain and snow showers today with a slight chance of thunder, breezy with gusts up to 35… high around 39. Tonight partly cloudy, low near 30.

Today: Rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

EXTENDED FORECAST

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

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