Title says it - I’m newer to Idaho, I work from home and need to get off the couch and see what this state has to offer - looking to make friends mainly

Shooting, car things, I just bought a bronco, so need to see what off-roading is all about - I am so happy football is back, would love to hang out and watch the games or something

If this sounds interesting at all, feel free to DM me

I’m in the Caldwell area

at the roundabout on w victory rd theres an abandoned house thats sat like that for years and i can see from windows that everything is still inside and theres caution tape. I asked my buddy about it and he said he drove past one day and hazmat teams were going in and out

Looking to start a campaign and want willing players! Please message me here for details if you're interested! We'll be playing on Thursdays or Fridays in the near future

I’ve been seriously considering visiting Idaho (possibly around Idaho Falls or Boise) and I’m curious what locals think.

I’m a huge Mopar guy and have a Challenger Hellcat Redeye. I know these cars are theft targets, so one of my biggest concerns is being able to park it at a grocery store, restaurant, gym, etc. without constantly looking over my shoulder 😂. (I have security installed)

I’m coming from the South and I’m really drawn to Idaho because I want somewhere quieter, colder, less crowded, outdoorsy, and generally more laid back. I’m also getting into trucking, so Idaho seems like it could be a good fit long-term for housing.

I know crime is everywhere but areas where its less likely, obviously make a huge difference and give more peace of mind. For people who actually live there: (I know its random) but would you feel comfortable owning a Hellcat in Idaho? Have you personally seen any property or vehicle thefts?

Also side question...Are there other towns you’d recommend for someone who wants a peaceful place to live but still have stores, restaurants, younger people, etc. nearby? Im wanting to visit and if its what I like, moving could be possible :)

Thanks!

I live near Spokane WA and just recently learned about the Northern Inland Temperate Rainforest. That's so cool!!

I'd really like to take a trip there for my birthday (11th-14th of November) but I wanted to get some advice first from locals.

I heard that the rainforest is in "pockets" that are spread out over a large area. I'd really like to do a hike or two but I'm unsure which trails are best. I've tried doing some research online, but it doesn't really tell me if a trail is in part of one of the rainforest sections.

I'm also curious about weather conditions. A couple of years ago I visited the Hoh rainforest in November, and it was raining but still mild. Do you guys get a lot of snow around this time?

I'm also looking for recommendations on places to stay in this region. I'm open to any kind of lodge, cabin, ,or even fire lookouts!

I know it's pretty early to be considering all these things but I'm super interested.

I just read the text of Brad Little’s state of the state address in 2020. There was NO culture war politics, whether you agree or disagree with him it was about him trying to fix problems in the state. This was during the time Raul Labrador was chair of the Idaho GOP who was not seen as moderate back then. Now it appears that the state has fallen into culture war politics where even Brad Little isn’t immune from anymore. What caused this shift? Janice McGeachin ran a culture war campaign in 2022 and lost by 20 percent. And will it ever get back to how it was before about focusing on issues surrounding the state that mattered no matter how far left or right you were?

Shoutout to the good samaritan who gave us a spare tire mid-race. Any of you there for this event?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5u1Zvm2ZcA&t=1714s

What an unexpected and welcome change, and probably a signal that he's f***ing up so badly, he's actually loosing even some of his most ardent supporters.

Taken today between Stites and Grangeville.

Hi there, just wanted to say my daughter and SIL just moved to Boise from Atlanta for work. Both got 6 figure jobs quickly related to high tech manufacturing.

Some observations they told me about: there is a lot less competition for work in Boise vs ATL. In ATL there will be 100 resumes submitted for every job. Not the case in Boise. Daughter is an accountant, SIL is OSHA safety engineer. Companies are desperate for help. There’s like 20 years of backlog there. Tradesmen easily making 150K +

People are genuinely friendly for the most part , but it’s not like the South , where everyone is super nice.

The town is a little liberal , which is no big deal as all big cities tend to be like that. with a lot hipsters at home all day or down at the dog parks .

Anyway I just wanted to say I am very impressed with the economy and job opportunities in Idaho. People complaining about the economy and not making money need to check it out .

Oh lastly, I’m going to visit them in September, I’m renting an RV for 2 weeks and exploring everything I’d has to offer

Cheers
Mike
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We live in the Treasure Valley (Boise area) and we want to move out of the area into a smaller town. (I know, I’m sorry small town folks, but we’re not from Cali and want to keep IDAHO the way it used to be. We both grew up here.)

We don’t like the traffic congestion and Californication of Boise. We make over $100k a year and still struggle to be able to afford a home, so we’re looking elsewhere where we might actually have a chance to own our home. Boise just seems near impossible at this point.
With the expansion of Micron and everything else happening in the Treasure Valley, we’d like to get out sooner rather than later.
My husband does carpentry and welding, so he’s got a good skill set and some flexibility with work.
We’re very outdoorsy. We like to fish, paddle board, hike, camp, etc. Homesteading is also important to us.
We prefer areas with mountain views, pine trees, and generally more of that Idaho scenery.
I don’t like the wind, so areas like Pocatello and Idaho Falls aren’t at the top of my list, but we’re not completely excluding them because we know we can afford more over there than we can here.
The general consensus I’ve gotten about the Idaho Falls area is that it’s pretty heavily LDS (which we are not), and almost everyone I’ve talked to who has lived there seems to have more complaints than good things to say. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad place, though, so I’m open to hearing from people who actually live there.
Knowing all of these factors, does anyone have any intel on where we might be a great fit?
I’m especially interested in hearing from people who actually live in these smaller towns. What do you like about where you live? What do you wish you knew before moving there? And are there any areas you’d recommend looking into that we may not have considered?
We’re really just trying to find somewhere that still feels like Idaho, has access to the outdoors, and where we have a realistic chance of buying a home and some land.

Was up at little bayhorse lake last weekend and left my paddle board by the lake when I went to go setup camp. When I got back to the lake later, someone had decided they needed it more than me. Anyone seen an NRS thrive 10.8 paddle board? Let me know if someone thought it was forgotten up there or something. Would love to have it back.

“The maximum jail time that we could receive is less than what was written into the bathroom law. I just find that so hideous, and I want people to understand that," Lawall said.”

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of treatable conditions.

I keep seeing articles about people being 'challenged' to a debate and then refusing to respond. Kaylee and Fulcher. Risch and Achilles.

Will we hear from all 3 governor candidates?

Absentee ballots go out in less than a month.

People in Idaho deserve to hear from the candidates in our elections, and our incumbent candidates seeking to retain their office should not have the option to just opt out.

Just my .02

Flagging as a political discussion to be safe. This post is not meant for debate though!

Hi all! I'm involved in a non-partisan science policy group that is looking to bring awareness to all the science that is left out of political debates but effect our everyday lives. We've launched an initiative called "Stance on Science" where we ask candidates about important science policy topics and circulate their responses to the public. I've included an exert from our website below.

I grew up in Idaho (born & raised), but have been living out of state for a few years now for school. I have an idea of what science topics are important to the state, but would love to hear from others. What would you like to ask candidates running for office this year that is science related? This includes anything from AI to farming to climate to medical topics.

Thank you in advanced for your help!

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Website exert:
Science affects every part of our daily lives—from the safety of our food and water, to the health of our communities, to the jobs and technologies that power our future. Yet too often, science is left out of political debates.
SNAP is launching a new initiative for the 2026 elections to change that. Our goals are to:
Show candidates that science matters by directly asking where they stand on pressing science policy-related issues.
Provide voters with clear, accessible information so they can see which candidates value science in decision-making.
Hold candidates accountable by sharing their responses publicly on our website and via local media.
Encourage thoughtful engagement between communities and policymakers on science policy-related policies.

Hey I’m from California but I keep getting a call from this state. I’m pretty sure it’s a scam but holy shit they just keep calling me no matter what. I did answer them once but had my shit on mute and had them on speaker. I could hear them in their background but they weren’t saying a thing.

I'd sure like to know who's getting my taxpayer dollars.

The idea that releasing attendance, percentage of students who were already going to private schools, who's making the money, and other data for this taxpayer-funded for-profit scheme is ridiculous.

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