Idaho in the News
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Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards
BOISE, Idaho (July 31, 2026) During its meeting held in Boise this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $11,155,592.04 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations across the state through the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program. This is the largest amount awarded to-date in the history of the program. Eligible award recipients…
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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award Lifetime Achievement Award
BOISE, Idaho (July 15, 2026) –Nominations are now open for an award recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will select and recognize a nominated individual who has made significant contributions to developing, managing or conserving Idaho’s recreation resources, or developing, managing or promoting tourism in…
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Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ Wins Emmy Award
BOISE, Idaho (May 31, 2026)—Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ has officially earned an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Northwest Chapter, winning in the Branded Content – Long Form Content category. The award was presented during the Northwest Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. The win marks the…
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Community Cleanup Effort Removes More Than 1,100 Pounds of Debris from Lake Coeur d’Alene and Tubbs Hill
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (May 29, 2026) – Professional divers, volunteers, and community partners came together along the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene on May 26 with a shared goal of caring for the places that make Idaho unforgettable. Hosted by Marine Rescue CDA in partnership with Visit Idaho through its Travel With Care program and…
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Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ Earns Emmy Nomination
BOISE, Idaho (April 22, 2026)—Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ film project continues its award-winning momentum, with the six-part docuseries earning an Emmy nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Northwest Chapter in the Branded Content – Long Form Content category. This nomination through the Northwest chapter recognizes outstanding television and media work across a five-state region…
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Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council
BOISE, Idaho (March 20, 2026)—Governor Brad Little has appointed Brandon McMartin, Director of Guest Services at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) representing Region 1 (North Idaho). McMartin brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to the Idaho Travel Council. He joined Hagadone Hospitality in 2014 and has served in…