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Did This 1978 Song Predict Idaho's Political Climate In 2024?

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March 6, 2024

Did This 1978 Song Predict Idaho's Political Climate In 2024?

We don’t like to say Idah is “divided” in 2024. More like, we have folks here from all different walks of life, and many different viewpoints.

Some would say that’s a bad thing. However, we believe that’s what makes Idaho such a great place to live! It really wouldn’t be fun if everyone looked the same, spoke the same, had the same beliefs, and liked the same music. That sounds so boring.

But with the current political climate in Idaho being simmering at best, did this pop song from 1978 predict the Gem State’s attitude in 2024?

Keep Scrolling To Hear The Song That Predicted Idaho’s Current State Back In 1978

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Way, way back in 1978, the pop-rock gods The B-52’s released a song titled “Private Idaho.” Wait until you read some of the lyrics:

You’re living in your own private Idaho
You’re living in your own private Idaho
Keep off the path, beware of the gate (your own private Idaho)
Watch out for signs that say “hidden driveways”

Um, what?

Did the B-52’s just assume way back in 1978 that things would be very tense in Idaho in 2024? Is this them calling out the “I’m an Idaho native” point of view that’s become more prominent in the 2020s?

We have questions.

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1 dead in U-Haul truck explosion in Idaho parking lot: Officials

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December 14, 2025

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1 dead in U-Haul truck explosion in Idaho parking lot: Officials

ByMatthew Fuhrman and Nadine El-Bawab

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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Meridian man killed in U-Haul explosion in Lewiston

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December 14, 2025

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Meridian man killed in U-Haul explosion in Lewiston

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

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2 Idaho Lottery players will be millionaires in the new year – East Idaho News

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December 13, 2025

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2 Idaho Lottery players will be millionaires in the new year – East Idaho News

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: