A last-minute judicial intervention temporarily halted the Trump Administration's freeze on federal loans and grants as Idahoans brace for disruptions.

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The City of Boise says Boise Fire responded to a reported alarm on the 1800 block of West Fairview Avenue at 12:24 p.m. Crews received reports of smoke on the 3rd floor of the Red Lion Hotel and began searching the building. Firefighters found a small fire in a room, which was extinguished by the sprinklers.

The Office of the Idaho State Public Defender is seeking a significant budget increase in the next fiscal year because its original budget was based on caseloads during the COVID-19 pandemic, Idaho State Public Defender Eric Fredericksen told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.

The "Add the Words, Idaho" rally marked the 10th anniversary of the state's only public hearing on LBGTQ+ protections, as advocates continue to push for change despite opposition from lawmakers.

Boise has been awarded Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community status, recognizing its efforts to improve cycling infrastructure and safety for residents.

If you walked along the lower Boise River 25 years ago, you saw ugly, chocolate brown water that was full of bacteria, phosphorus and dirt. Since then, the river has changed thanks to a group that is dedicated to cleaning it up.

The Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities said it could not access funds through the federal Housing and Urban Development Department on Tuesday. The authorities’ executive director said that limitation could put money for Boise-area homelessness assistance, public housing and other projects at risk.

House Speaker Mike Moyle is sponsoring a new bill in the Idaho Legislature that seeks to reduce property taxes. On Monday, Moyle, R-Star, unveiled House Bill 74 in the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.

The Idaho Nonprofit Center told Idaho News 6 that a federal funding freeze would likely impact hundreds of Idaho nonprofit organizations.

The bill would ban the display of flags and banners on Idaho public K-12 school properties that “represent a political viewpoint."

Arborist Zeke Willard secured a large downed tree to the Boise River’s south bank Jan. 27, a project that organizers said reduces erosion risk, improves trout habitat and potentially provides a template for future work.

Idaho National Laboratory signed agreements with Boise State University to deepen collaborative research and development projects that will advance solutions to the nation’s energy and security challenges ensuring energy dominance and economic prosperity.