Idaho
Here's How Idaho's Border Ended Up Looking Like Joe Biden
Like Ed Sheeran, people have long been fascinated with shapes.
From clouds to mountains, our brains are naturally wired to identify patterns, trends, and meanings in the things we see and experience.
It’s called pareidolia, and our quirky tendency makes us see familiar shapes in random objects—like a mountain range that resembles a woman’s breasts, hence Idaho’s Grand Tetons.
Searching for shapes in random objects is nothing new.
Our pattern-seeking behavior dates back to our ancestors. Back then, it was a survival skill that helped them differentiate between threats and opportunities around them. Today, most of us find it fun when our brains pick up on cool pictures in nature and the emotions and associations they evoke.
POV: yours truly has a cute, tiny birthmark five inches above my left knee that looks like a heart, and I swear up and down it represents love and connection. Call me crazy, but I love my quirky birthmark. It’s unique, amusing and adds a touch of whimsy to my figure.
You can see Hercules in the stars & Joe Biden’s profile etched in Idaho’s border.
Think about the shapes of the great constellations and their place in Greek mythology. The stroke of a creative mind’s pen transformed clusters of stars into complex, fascinating narratives passed down from the Minoan civilization of Crete that existed from about 3000 to 1100 BCE.
It’s not on the same level as the cosmos, per se, but the story behind how Idaho got its Joe Biden-looking shape. Love him or hate him, it’s a pretty interesting story. It’s also one of 10 fascinating Idaho facts in the gallery below.
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A look at how Idaho’s border ended up looking like Joe Biden
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11 laws & regulations we wish Idaho would adopt
How Idaho’s Border Ended Up Looking Like Joe Biden + 9 More Quirky Facts
Have you ever wondered why Idaho’s Montana border looks like Joe Biden’s side profile? Or how the Gem State got its distinctive, gun-like shape? Maybe you’re curious to know how Idaho got its nickname?
We’re explaining all that & more in the gallery below!
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11 Spectacular Laws We Wish Existed in Idaho
Pitching a fresh law might sound a bit overwhelming, but it’s a core part of how us regular folks get in on the democratic action. Here are 12 laws we would propose to Idaho lawmakers!
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9 really weird & wrong ideas outsiders have about Idaho living
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The to 8 reasons Idahoans are calling the cops on their neighbors
9 Really Weird & Wrong Ideas Outsiders Have About Idaho
Do you ever get the feeling that America thinks Idaho was born yesterday? Or that we’re nothing more than a giant field of potatoes? Do you ever get a little tired of the same old warn-out stereotypes?
Rather than complain, we decided to address nine of them and have a little fun along the way!
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8 Reasons Idahoans Call the Police on Their Neighbors
You could say calling the cops on your neighbors isn’t the most neighborly thing to do. But what about when it’s absolutely warranted?
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (CBS2) — A joint investigation by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Home Police Department has led to the arrest of a man accused of multiple sexual offenses in Elmore County and the city of Mountain Home.
An arrest warrant was issued on June 10, 2026, for Dillon Thorpe following an investigation conducted by Elmore County Sheriff’s Office detectives. Thorpe was taken into custody on June 11, 2026, on a warrant by the Idaho State Police.
Thorpe is charged with rape, child enticement, lewd conduct with a minor, and sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16.
Authorities said additional details about the investigation will not be released at this time because of the nature of the crimes and to protect the privacy of victims and witnesses.
Law enforcement believes there may be additional suspected victims and/or witnesses who have not yet been identified. Anyone with information or evidence relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office or the Mountain Home Police Department to make a report.
DENVER (KDVR) — Three Colorado motorcyclists died on Tuesday in northern Idaho after a pickup truck driver, also from Colorado, hit all three while trying to pass another vehicle, according to the Idaho State Police.
The crash happened at about 4 p.m. Tuesday outside the town of Kooskia on U.S. 12, police said. The pickup truck driver, identified as a 60-year-old Colorado Springs woman, was headed west on the highway when she crossed the double yellow line in a no-passing zone while trying to pass another vehicle.
She then collided head-on with the three motorcycles that were headed east on the highway.
The three motorcyclists died at the scene. The Idaho County Coroner identified the motorcyclists as: Ethan Powers, 35, of Timnath, Jeremy Coleman, 45 of Berthoud, and Nathan McCormick, 26, of Loveland.
The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police later identified Coleman and Powers as a sergeant and deputy with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and McCormick as Coleman’s son-in-law.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, coworkers, and the members of FOP Lodge 4 as they face the difficult days ahead,” the union said. “The law enforcement profession is built on service, sacrifice, and commitment to others. Sgt. Coleman and Deputy Powers dedicated their lives to protecting their community, and their impact will continue to be felt by those who had the privilege of serving alongside them.”
The truck driver was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being released then arrested. She was booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter, police said.
The following is a press release from the Idaho State Police:
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-fatality crash that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 113 east of Kooskia.
The preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone. The pickup crossed the double yellow centerline and collided with three motorcycles traveling eastbound.
The three motorcyclists sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The 60-year-old female driver of the Ford, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Following her release, she was arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter.
The Idaho County Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death.
U.S. Highway 12 was closed for approximately six and one-half hours while emergency responders assisted at the scene and investigators processed evidence.
ISP was assisted by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, the Idaho County Coroner’s Office, the Idaho Transportation Department, and local fire and EMS personnel.
The crash remains under investigation.
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