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Idaho Newspaper Archives (1863–2018)

150 Publications • 2,178,999 Pages

1863–2018

Idaho's archive on NewspaperArchive spans 150 titles and 2,178,999 pages, with records from 1863 to 2018. The Boise News, one of the earliest titles, was published in Idaho City during one of the richest gold strikes in the Pacific Northwest, when miners were flooding the territory and newspapers followed close behind. The collection covers the silver mining boom in the Coeur d'Alene region in the 1880s, the labor conflicts that shaped Idaho's early statehood, and the development of the Snake River valley's agricultural economy. Search is free; full page access requires a subscription.

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Discovering Idaho Newspaper Archives

Idaho's newspaper records are a colorful source of information on the state's past and the people who lived their lives in the Gem State. Idaho's history is marked by the migration of settlers during the westward expansion of the United States. The discovery of gold in the 1860s attracted a diverse population, including miners, farmers, and entrepreneurs, contributing to the state's demographic and cultural development. The construction of railroads further facilitated growth and connectivity. Idaho's historical significance is also tied to its indigenous populations, whose presence predates European settlement. Understanding these historical contexts is essential for appreciating the state's family histories. From the early days of settlement to the present, our Idaho newspaper archive documents the events and stories that have shaped Idaho. Reading the historical newspapers of Idaho can provide a deeper understanding of the state's history, take you past the name and dates, and really bring the past to life!

A Comprehensive Collection of Historical Newspapers from Idaho

Explore the rich history of Idaho through our comprehensive collection of historical newspapers. From the major cities like Boise to small towns and communities like Shoshone, our archives provide a broad perspective on Idaho's past. The NewspaperArchive.com Idaho archive spans from before Idaho even became the 43rd state of the United States all the way to modern times. No matter what type of research you’re doing our archive gives you a diverse view of the state's history. Discover the baseball scores from the 1920’s or the marriage announcement of a long lost relative. Everyone has something to find in the newspaper archive because local, national, and international stories were printed across the state!

Uncovering the Hidden Stories of the Gem State with Our Online Idaho Newspaper Archive

Our online Idaho newspaper archive is an essential resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the state's past. With access to published newspaper articles on the people, events, and stories that have shaped Idaho, our archive provides valuable insights into the history of the Gem State. You’ll find obituaries, crime reports, marriage records and so much more printed in the newspaper! Our members have been busy clipping newspaper articles finding their personal family histories. Buying the family homestead, visiting family in and out of Idaho, finding a Doctor in the family; the historical finds being captured are a great to way to add so much more color to your family tree.

Searching and Browsing the Idaho Newspaper Database for Family Tree and Historical Research

Our Idaho newspaper database is an easy-to-use tool for genealogical and historical research. Our advanced search function allows you to quickly find relevant articles, while browsing by newspaper title or date range provides a more in-depth look at Idaho's past. Search for keywords, names, and events which can be filtered by dates and locations to help you drill down or expand your research however you’d like. Feel like paging through the morning paper from 1924? You can browse to each date available on NewspaperArchive.com and read the news as it was printed in the first draft of history!

Preserving Idaho's History Future Generations and Accessibility

We take great care in preserving our collection of Idaho newspapers for future generations to enjoy. Our staff is dedicated to maintaining these important historical records, ensuring that the past is not lost. We are committed to making Idaho's history accessible to researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the state's past, by preserving these records in the best way possible. Going beyond preservation is accessibility. We hope you enjoy using NewspaperArchive.com from the comfort of your home leading you to amazing discoveries and our shared success.

Idaho Newspaper Archives FAQs

NewspaperArchive's Idaho collection includes 150 publications, with coverage from 1863 through 2018. Researchers can search titles such as the Twin Falls Times News, Idaho Falls Post Register, Nampa Idaho Free Press, Preston Citizen, and Idaho State Journal, giving family historians access to eastern Idaho, southern Idaho, the Treasure Valley, and other communities across the state.
Yes. NewspaperArchive's Idaho coverage begins in 1863, the same year Idaho Territory was created, and continues well beyond statehood in 1890. Early titles such as Boise's Idaho Tri Weekly Statesman and Silver City's Owyhee Tidal Wave can help researchers explore Idaho's mining camps, territorial politics, settlement patterns, business notices, and early community life.
Start with the person's full name, then try initials, nicknames, married names, and common misspellings. Search the town where the person lived, but also try nearby communities because smaller Idaho towns were often covered by regional papers. Titles such as The Coeur d'Alene Press may include obituaries, funeral notices, burial details, church ties, surviving relatives, and local items that help confirm family relationships.
Idaho newspapers often documented the industries and communities that shaped the state, including mining camps, railroad towns, farming settlements, timber communities, and local business districts. Papers such as The Pocatello Tribune and Oakley's The Oakley Eagle can help researchers find local names tied to land sales, court cases, crop reports, school news, church events, business notices, and everyday community life.
Start with a name and date range, then add a town, newspaper title, occupation, church, school, mine, farm, business, or nearby relative as a keyword. Smaller Idaho towns were sometimes covered by a newspaper based in a neighboring community, so searching nearby towns as well as the exact place your family lived can surface mentions a narrower search might miss. For capital-city and regional research, Boise titles such as the Boise Citizen and Evening Capital News may help, while smaller local papers can surface mentions that would not appear in a broader search.