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State of Good tracks positive, locally reported news from Idaho. Below are 5 uplifting stories, pulled directly from Idaho's newsrooms and community publishers and refreshed every morning.

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Sunrise, hummingbirds and a ‘Little Piece of Heaven’

Each of the three mornings we were at Glacier National Park, I got up early to watch the sun rise over the Glacier mountains. In the early dawn, I placed a chair facing the majestic mountain peaks, shrouded in different degrees of smoke from the Oregon wildfires. But the smoke did not detract from me […] The post Sunrise, hummingbirds and a ‘Little Piece of Heaven’ appeared first

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:01:11 +0000
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30,000 rubber ducks hit the Snake River — but none went over the Falls at 35th annual duck race

IDAHO FALLS — Although no duck crossed the falls at the Idaho Falls Rotary Club’s 35th annual Great Snake River Duck Race, hundreds watched the ducks being dropped. Over 30,000 rubber ducks were dumped into the Snake River, with 24,257 ducks being adopted by individuals locally, regionally or even out-of-state. With the 35th annual Duck […] The post 30,000 rubber ducks hit the Sn

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:08:23 +0000
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Gallery: Here are our photos from the 2026 Chubbuck Days parade

CHUBBUCK – Hundreds of people lined the streets Saturday morning during the 2026 Chubbuck Days Parade. The event celebrated community pride and America’s 250th anniversary. The parade featured patriotic displays, veterans, first responders, Scouts, local businesses, community organizations, classic cars, creative floats, performers, and entertainers, with many entries embracing the red

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:14:11 +0000
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Idaho lawmakers hear updates on efforts to improve children’s residential care, state 911 system

Idaho has taken several steps to increase oversight of facilities where foster children and other youth reside or get treatment. The actions stem from recommendations in an oversight report released last year, and the Legislature may consider additional changes next year. Evaluators with the independent state agency the Office of Performance Evaluations, or OPE, on […]

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:47:16 +0000
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From Idaho pockets to progress: Introducing Gem State’s Housing Network Call

Ask anyone in Idaho about the housing shortage and you’ll hear the same thing: We know the problem. We’re stuck on what to do about it. Idaho’s housing shortage isn’t new anymore. Nonprofits, quasi-governmental groups, city partners, and grassroots coalitions are already working on the issue from their respective corner of the state. Boise has […]

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:39 +0000