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New Forbes Health Study Suggests Avoiding Idaho; At Least For Now
Unless you’re one of those people–if we asked you what there is to hate about Idaho, you would be hard pressed to think of anything! Here in Idaho, we have it pretty great. Activities for just about anyone, an In-N-Out (finally), and four very distinct and beautiful seasons.
About those seasons, though…
Sometimes, they aren’t that great. A recent study conducted by Forbes Health has uncovered which states are most impacted by winter blues. Idaho didn’t do too well…Shocker!
Here is a closer look at the study’s recent findings– Idaho isn’t looking too great!
Idaho Stacks Up As One Of The Worst Winter States
If you love winter–than you’re good to go! Need some sun? You may be a little depressed…
Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM
Do you find yourself in a strange mood during the winter?
Seasonal depression really is a real thing–and for many, you may not even know that you’re experiencing it until you get a taste of sun and warmth and it feels like you have an entirely new take on life.
Other findings from the study have suggested that Idaho (yes, our beloved home), ranks in the top 10 for high rates of anxiety, depression, and symptoms of depression each winter. Ironically enough, we also get the least amount of daylight hours per day in the winter–coming in at just 10 and a half hours.
Feeling down this winter? January is a ridiculously long month, the skies aren’t particularly blue, and we’re all wanting at least a little bit of warmth. Just hang in there–summer isn’t too far away. Then, we can complain about the heat!
Impatient? Book that flight to Arizona already.
The 10 Most Popular Vacation Destinations from the Boise Airport
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10 Reasons NOT To Vacation In Idaho
Summer is upon us! The sun is making its return, the kids are out of school, and we’re all looking to make plans and finally get out of the house and away from that pestering thing we call “reality.” With a whole world of opportunities, there are many places to consider visiting in Summer of 2022. You can go to Florida, you can go see Summertime Chi, maybe even fly down to Mexico, if that’s your thing. One place you should NOT visit this summer? Idaho! Here are ten reasons why you should stay far away and plan your destination somewhere else this summer.
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Sunday, December 14, 2025 4:44PM
One person is dead after a U-Haul truck appears to have accidentally exploded in a parking lot in Idaho early Saturday, according to officials.
The explosion caused damage within the blast radius including to a Courtyard Marriott and Old Navy, according to the Lewiston Fire Department and City of Lewiston Police Department.
Initial findings indicate the vehicle was transporting stored materials, including flammable items such as gasoline and propane tanks, according to officials.
“At this time, there is no indication the incident is criminal in nature,” Lewiston Fire Marshal Julian Sorrell said in a statement.
There was no fire after the explosion, officials said.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The identity of the man killed in an explosion in Lewiston on Saturday morning has been released.
61-year-old Douglas R. Petersen from Meridian, Idaho, was identified by the Nez Perce County Coroner’s office as the victim of an explosion involving propane that was in the cargo box of a U-Haul truck
BOISE – Two lucky Idaho Lottery players who participated in the 2025 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle will begin the New Year as Idaho’s newest millionaires!
All 500,000 tickets in the Idaho Lottery’s traditional holiday game, the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle, have been sold and the game has officially ended. The last ticket was sold Thursday, December 11.
This year’s game was one of the fastest-selling in the 19-year history of the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle. After last year’s very successful game, the Idaho Lottery continued the game with two top prizes of $1,000,000. They also added a $100,000 prize and a $50,000 prize.
It is the 18th sellout and the 11th time the game has sold out before Christmas.
“We want to remind everyone this game features two, one-million-dollar top prizes. Last year, unfortunately, one of those $1,000,000 prizes was never claimed,” said Andrew Arulanandam, Idaho Lottery Director. “Keep your tickets in a safe place and remember to go online and check them after the drawing.”
The winning numbers will be announced at 5:59 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, December 29.
“Idaho Raffle tickets are popular holiday gifts. So, this year, two lucky Idahoans could be instant millionaires because of their stocking stuffers!” added Arulanandam.
Players can check their tickets for winning numbers online, at all Idaho Lottery retail locations, on the Idaho Lottery winning numbers hotline at (208) 334-4656, or by using the Idaho Lottery Check-a-Ticket app for their iPhone or Android phone.
Besides the guaranteed top prizes of $1,000,000, there are over 21,500 additional prizes ranging from $15 up to $100,000. This year’s game also featured twenty, $1,000 prizes mid-game for players who purchased one of the 25,000th tickets. There were 15 daily, $1,000 winners during the first 15 days of sales. All players are encouraged to check their tickets for these promotion winners manually by visiting idaholottery.com.
All winning tickets of $1,000 and higher in this game must be claimed at Lottery offices in Boise. Players will have 180 days after the draw announcement on December 29, to claim their prizes.
This year’s Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle generated over $1.7 million for the Idaho Lottery’s beneficiaries, Idaho public schools and buildings.
During this gift giving season, the Idaho Lottery would like to remind everyone to gift Lottery tickets responsibly. You must be 18 years old to buy, sell, or redeem Lottery products in Idaho.
The following is a current list of $1,000 promotional winning tickets that remain unclaimed from this year’s Raffle:
- 035429
- 099040
- 122908
- 149710
- 158289
- 173160
- 192289
- 350000
- 425000
- 450000
- 475000
- 500000
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