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  1. Welcome | The Official Website of the State of Idaho

    As the official website for the state of Idaho, Idaho.gov is your link to all official government resources, information & online services in the state of Idaho.

  2. About Idaho | The Official Website of the State of Idaho

    State Superintendent Online Services Business Education Family Records Government Health Jobs Professional Licensing Public Safety & Law Recreation Taxes & Money Transportation Contact & …

  3. Facts & Symbols | The Official Website of the State of Idaho

    Idaho Capitol Gift Shop Browse over 130 specialty items online or visit Boise to tour the State Capitol Building and see the shop in person. The Gift Shop features unique Idaho-themed merchandise, as …

  4. History | The Official Website of the State of Idaho

    When Congress created Idaho Territory in 1863, the new territory sprawled across an area one-quarter larger than Texas. Today’s state is smaller, but Idaho is still as large as all six New England states …

  5. Welcome to Department of Parks and Recreation

    Trails provide access to Idaho. Trails are part of Idaho’s recreation heritage, providing links to camping, fishing, and the wild places that make the Gem State great.

  6. Facts About Idaho | Capitol Commission

    Jun 15, 2023 · Idaho became a territory when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Territorial Act on March 4, 1863. Idaho became the 43rd state of the United States on July 3, 1890 when President …

  7. Counties | The Official Website of the State of Idaho

    Idaho’s history lies with its native tribes, the Lewis and Clark Expedition and determined pioneers on the Oregon Trail. Today’s Idaho is both cosmopolitan and small-town friendly.

  8. Moscow Murders | Idaho State Police

    Aug 18, 2025 · On November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students — Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin — were murdered in their off-campus home in …

  9. Government | The Official Website of the State of Idaho

    Learn about the branches of government in Idaho and find state employee resources.

  10. Welcome to Office of the Governor

    Aug 24, 2022 · The people of Idaho elected Brad Little as the state’s 33rd Governor in November 2018. He became Governor on January 7, 2019. Brad is an Emmett native who was raised on his family’s …