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Idaho Statesman – Boise News

Idaho Statesman – Boise News

Android McClatchy
2.4 Popularity

Addictive local news app for Boise, Idaho

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Updated
August 19, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone 10+
Developer
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.idahostatesman.android

So here's my honest take on the Idaho Statesman - Boise News app. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one's pretty solid overall. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and the selection of news, sports, and other content is comprehensive. I like that it gives me the option to read the full digital Edition overnight. But I've found that the ads can get a little intrusive, and some of the push notifications feel spammy. Compared to other local news apps I've used, this one's a bit more polished and reliable, but it's not perfect. If you live in the Boise area and want a go-to source for what's happening locally, I'd say it's worth downloading.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of news and content covering Boise and the Treasure Valley
  • Clean, user-friendly interface that's easy to navigate
  • Digital Edition is a nice touch for a more newspaper-like experience
  • Ability to share articles on social media

Cons

  • Ads can be pretty annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Some of the push notifications feel a little spammy
  • Doesn't have as many advanced features as other local news apps
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Been using the Idaho Statesman – Boise News app for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that covers everything going on in the Boise area – breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and more. Pretty solid if you live in or around Boise and want to stay up-to-date on what’s happening locally.

Here’s what you can do with the app: there’s a feed of the latest news stories, and you can also check out opinions, editorials, and columns. And it’s got the ability to share articles on social media which is handy. And the Edition section is kind of like a digital newspaper, updated overnight with the day’s top stories.

Look, if you’re a Boise local and want a reliable source for news about your city, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re into local news.

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