Idaho state Rep. Douglas Pickett, left, presents a bill creating new specialty potato license plates on Feb. 18, 2025, at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. The design of one of the proposed new ...

BLACKFOOT — I was a young newspaper reporter fresh out of college, working for the Blackfoot Morning News, when the Idaho ...

During the era of European exploration in the mid 1800s, the potato made its way around the world and eventually to Idaho. But a combination of factors helped them flourish in our state.

The new black and white license plate created through House Bill 204 is inspired by an Idaho license plate from the 1950s. (Courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission) Idaho drivers will soon have two ...

Potato proponents, spud supporters and French fry fanatics across the state may soon rejoice. The Idaho Legislature is considering a bill that would add two new “Idaho world famous potato” specialty ...