For the music group, see Idaho (band).

Idaho (IPA: ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The state's capital and largest city is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans." Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state.

According to the United States Census Bureau in 2004 Idaho had an estimated population of 1,393,262. The state's postal abbreviation is ID. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its abundance of natural resources. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for "Let it be perpetual").

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Idaho Mountain Express & Guide: News

Silver Creek blaze threatens homes, habitat
Taking no chances, fire officials threw every fire-fighting resource they could at a fast-moving wildfire that began burning on the south end of the Bellevue Triangle late Wednesday.
Bear visits downtown Ketchum
Three shotgun blasts were heard in Ketchum early Wednesday morning as police fired non-lethal rubber projectiles to chase an adult black bear from the downtown.
Who gets Sun Valley cop protection?
During last week's contentious wrangling over next year's budget, the Sun Valley City Council argued over the need for road repairs and public buses, but one issue touched upon has yet to be resolved.
Petunia came home
After a brief stint in politics, a pig found last week on the roof of Hailey City Hall has been returned to its rightful owners.
Friedman's 'fatal flaw' defies remedy
It might be described as aviation's equivalent of the fabled irresistible force and immovable object—aircraft and the mountainous terrain on three sides of Friedman Memorial Airport.
Doping hits home for Scott
"Having a pro tour team makes you instantly legitimate.

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