With three members of Boise State's defense gracing the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, it is easy to overlook significant progress that has been made in Pocatello.

Administratively and athletically, Bengal programs are showing promise. Idaho State Football could be this season's sleeper in the west.

What a difference one week makes. Idaho State's defense came out fast and hard limiting the offense to only 114 yards in a 63-play scrimmage, ISU's second of the season, Saturday morning.

"The defense had a difference in attitude," said Head Coach John Zamberlin. "They started fast and didn't wait for the scrimmage to develop."

Last week, in the first fall scrimmage, the offense gained 239 yards in roughly the same number of plays and did not turn the ball over.

"They played as a group, encouraged each other, and forced turnovers, which they didn't the week before," Zamberlin said. "We need turnovers from the defense to win football games."

Defensive players with big plays included lineman Jake... (more)

As we've seen in numerous polls now, the Keith Allred momentum is undeniable. We're on the same trajectory we've been on since March. The more people learn about Keith Allred, the more they want to see him as Idaho's next governor. People see that he has Idaho values: lower taxes and a strong public education system. When voters compare Otter's dismal record on jobs and education to Keith Allred's story as an Idahoan who can bring government back to people, not special interests, then poll numbers like these are inevitable.

Allred spokesman Shea Andersen told the Idaho Statesman.

When Jerry Brady, who was competitive as a Democratic candidate for Idaho governor in recent years, declined to take another stab at the position, many were left wondering who could possibly fill the void and make the race for the state's highest office, against Idaho's Republican machine, anything but a token gesture.

Who could continue the legacy left by former Democratic Governor Cecil Andrus? Andrus was elected four times to serve... (more)

Are you headed to Boise next week?

I attended this event last month and it was absolutley terrific.

Story Story Night, a monthly live storytelling program, continues with the theme "Dog Days: Stories of Summer" at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at the Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St. in Downtown Boise's Linen District. Admission is $5 at the door. All ages, full bar with I.D.

The popular Story Story Night (storystorynight.org) gives the Boise community a forum and format to come together and share real experiences, live on stage and without notes. At each event, featured storytellers share a story on a theme, followed by an open story slam. Dan Costello performs as guest musician.

The featured storytellers for "Dog Days" are Jan Schlicht, Katy Gilbert and Clay Morgan. Schlicht will share the story of heading west on a summer backpacking adventure with her husband. Gilbert will tell a story about the sudden start of a summer war in Beirut, Lebanon. Gilbert is visiting from Beirut, where she is the project manager... (more)