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What’s New Version 11.1.15
Adds support for Edition banner ads
Description
The Idaho Statesman local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Boise and communities across the Treasure Valley in Idaho.
The Idaho Statesman local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from Boise and the Treasure Valley in Idaho. Our newsroom reports on issues affecting residents and communities across the Boise area including crime, local business, sports and regional developments alongside national headline news and investigative reporting.
LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from Boise and communities across the Treasure Valley.
• AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom.
• The Idaho Statesman local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns you love.
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight.
LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage.
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.
LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams.
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers.
PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you.
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds.
• Search for news articles, videos, games and more.
• Bookmark news articles to read later.
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode.
Other Features
• Browse articles by category.
• Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email.
• Comment on news articles.
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper.
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games.
GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE IDAHO STATESMAN LOCAL NEWSPAPER APP
Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.
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In-App Purchases
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887773396v11.1.152026-07-08 02:06:18
Adds support for Edition banner ads
Build 882877294v11.1.142026-06-26 23:05:06
• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp poll embeds
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages
• Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
Build 882493224v11.1.02026-02-19 15:29:16
We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.
Build 879341770v10.4.02025-10-30 22:01:30
This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.
Build 878928258v10.3.02025-10-16 19:26:24
• Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles.
• Fix for some Edition article templates that wouldn't display on tablet
• Update to Request Account Deletion modal design
Build 877326366v10.1.02025-08-27 19:47:43
Key highlights
• Viafoura commenting integration: This release integrates Viafoura commenting into app article pages, allowing credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seamless experience across platforms.
• Native web view article support: Designated articles, can now open in a native web view directly from the app's section fronts. This allows readers to access and engage with enriched web content and media.
• Edition download enhancements: This release also gives readers the option to download an Edition issue while reading and double page viewing option for print replicas.
Performance and functional fixes
• Improved app stability: General improvements have been made to reduce crashes and enhance performance during common user actions.
Build 873737885v10.0.82025-04-03 12:49:24
This hotfix release addresses two minor bugs:
• Fixes an analytics issue where two section view events would trigger on app launch.
• Fixes an analytics issue where a section view event would trigger when dismissing an article view and returning to a section front.
Build 872943930v10.0.72025-03-05 21:19:44
This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve the app experience for our readers.
Key highlights
• Subscriber sign-in improvements: App sign-in has been updated with security and reliability in mind.
• Audio player enhancements: The app is now more stable when reordering audio player items, and success and “No Internet” messages are displayed appropriately.
• Consistent article text sizing: Your preferred article text size is now saved and applied to subsequent articles for a more consistent reading experience.
• Better offline experience: Added error messages for offline login attempts, ensuring you’re informed when connectivity is an issue.
Bug fixes
• Resolves an issue with recent iPadOS platform updates that would cause some Edition article pages not to load.
• Corrects deep linking for Edition classic puzzles and other replica pages.
Build 869630700v10.0.62024-11-11 15:24:42
Updates to the authentication system used for subscriber sign in.
Build 867496121v10.0.42024-07-16 12:59:50
• Fixes an analytics issue with app section views
• Fixes an issue where the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) modal didn’t display.
• Adds the Connatix video player to the app privacy manifest.
Build 866471126v10.0.32024-06-05 17:25:56
This release contains the following:
• Support for printing PDFs in Edition
• Video support in Edition
• Auto-refresh of Edition archive screen after 6 hours
• Fixes for share links from Edition
Build 865624261v10.0.22024-05-01 20:28:58
• Fixes pull-to-refresh functionality in Edition section
Build 865313977v102024-04-23 22:06:28
• Streamlined user interface: A clean, modern layout mixed with more intuitive navigation will allow readers to quickly find and read their favorite content.
• Interactive puzzles and games: Crosswords, word searches, sudoku, solitaire and more — our collection of amusements offer engagement and mental stimulation (Internet connection required).
• Edition: Our reinvented news experience brings readers a curated selection of top local stories, in-depth analysis, thoughtful opinion pieces and more to prepare readers for their day.
Build 862128709v9.3.42023-12-13 14:34:43
• Minor stability improvements.
Build 859394993v9.3.22023-11-01 23:27:24
Improvements to the push notification service
Build 859006258v9.32023-08-10 19:53:55
• Resolves an issue with our video player that would cause articles to close unexpectedly.
Build 858570191v9.22023-07-19 20:14:09
Key changes:
• Overall performance and stability improvements
• Improved VoiceOver support on home feed and section fronts
• Added eEdition download status dialogs so readers have a clearer understanding of when on-device file transfers are complete
Bug fixes:
• Fixes an issue some readers experienced where the eEdition would jump to the first page of the publication on device rotation
• BeOp survey article embeds will now function properly
Build 852775042v9.1.82022-10-17 21:27:06
What's new:
Bug fixes for native eEdition
• Sets the eEdition to display to the width of the screen
• Fixes an issue with eEdition banner ads appearing in full screen view
Build 850512989v9.1.62022-07-21 00:31:41
What's new:
• Performance improvements
• Reading enhancement: The navigation bar at the top of article pages will move out of view when scrolled down, then return when swiping up
• Sharing enhancement: Richer text description in email, SMS and other messaging applications
Resolved bugs:
• Fixes an issue where users with Apple’s Private Relay (Beta) enabled encountered a feed loading error
• Fixes an issue where the status bar, the area at the top of the mobile device screen that shows the time, battery status, Wi-Fi signal strength, etc., was hidden.
Build 845289851v9.1.52021-11-15 14:39:11
What’s new:
• Fixes an issue with VoiceOver assistive services not working on news feed articles
• Improvements to how the app refreshes content
• Improved offline support
Build 843785005v9.1.32021-08-26 00:30:33
This update includes fixes on initial load time and overall performance.
Build 843573777v9.12021-08-16 16:16:07
This update contains small bug fixes.
Build 843261299v9.02021-07-28 14:34:58
What’s new:
- Your news, your way: Choose between app or eEdition as the default view.
- Customize your Home screen with Topic Selector for a quick glance at the content you care about most.
- eEdition has been rebuilt with improved sharing and bookmarking functionality, easier puzzle printing, and faster access to previous issues.
- New look and feel, including new fonts for better legibility.
- Text size can now be adjusted directly in the story page.
- Bookmarks and sharing controls added to section pages.
- New “My Content” section allows quick access to bookmarks and saved eEditions
Build 840906564v8.1.02021-03-18 14:37:53
What’s new
• This update includes several minor bug fixes for basic app functionality. We have also removed the banner ad at the bottom of the e-edition and added support for Apple’s new privacy features.
• Updated project dependencies
Build 840379429v8.0.12021-02-08 19:07:54
What’s new
• This update includes bug fixes for the native e-edition that was introduced as a beta in the last release. The fixed items include non-functional buttons in the e-edition, the wrong e-edition being downloaded, and ads that blocked the story view from being displayed.
• Updated project dependencies
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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| US | en-US | Free | 1.6k | 4.1 | 11.1.15 |
Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Adds support for Edition banner ads
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description updated
The Idaho Statesman local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, c
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subtitle updated
Read the latest local articles
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name updated
Idaho Statesman: Boise ID News
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Version 11.1.15 released
Adds support for Edition banner ads
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Version 11.1.14 released
• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp po
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Version 11.1.0 released
We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings t
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Version 10.4.0 released
This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.
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Version 10.3.0 released
• Text-to-speech functionality added to Edition articles.
• Fix for some Edition article templates that wouldn't display on tablet
• Update to Request Account Deletion modal design
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Version 10.1.0 released
Key highlights
• Viafoura commenting integration: This release integrates Viafoura commenting into app article pages, allowing credentialed users to comment on stories. Comments are synchronized between the app and the web, providing a seam
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Version 10.0.8 released
This hotfix release addresses two minor bugs:
• Fixes an analytics issue where two section view events would trigger on app launch.
• Fixes an analytics issue where a section view event would trigger when dismissing an article view and retu
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Version 10.0.7 released
This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve the app experience for our readers.
Key highlights
• Subscriber sign-in improvements: App sign-in has been updated with security and reliability in mind.
• Audio playe
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Version 10.0.6 released
Updates to the authentication system used for subscriber sign in.
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Version 10.0.4 released
• Fixes an analytics issue with app section views
• Fixes an issue where the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) modal didn’t display.
• Adds the Connatix video player to the app privacy manifest.
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Version 10.0.3 released
This release contains the following:
• Support for printing PDFs in Edition
• Video support in Edition
• Auto-refresh of Edition archive screen after 6 hours
• Fixes for share links from Edition
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Version 10.0.2 released
• Fixes pull-to-refresh functionality in Edition section
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Version 10 released
• Streamlined user interface: A clean, modern layout mixed with more intuitive navigation will allow readers to quickly find and read their favorite content.
• Interactive puzzles and games: Crosswords, word searches, sudoku, solitaire and
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Version 9.3.4 released
• Minor stability improvements.
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Version 9.3.2 released
Improvements to the push notification service
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Version 9.3 released
• Resolves an issue with our video player that would cause articles to close unexpectedly.
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Version 9.2 released
Key changes:
• Overall performance and stability improvements
• Improved VoiceOver support on home feed and section fronts
• Added eEdition download status dialogs so readers have a clearer understanding of when on-device file transfers are
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Version 9.1.8 released
What's new:
Bug fixes for native eEdition
• Sets the eEdition to display to the width of the screen
• Fixes an issue with eEdition banner ads appearing in full screen view
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Version 9.1.6 released
What's new:
• Performance improvements
• Reading enhancement: The navigation bar at the top of article pages will move out of view when scrolled down, then return when swiping up
• Sharing enhancement: Richer text description in email, SMS
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Version 9.1.5 released
What’s new:
• Fixes an issue with VoiceOver assistive services not working on news feed articles
• Improvements to how the app refreshes content
• Improved offline support
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Version 9.1.3 released
This update includes fixes on initial load time and overall performance.
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Version 9.1 released
This update contains small bug fixes.
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Version 9.0 released
What’s new:
- Your news, your way: Choose between app or eEdition as the default view.
- Customize your Home screen with Topic Selector for a quick glance at the content you care about most.
- eEdition has been rebuilt with improved sharing
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Version 8.1.0 released
What’s new
• This update includes several minor bug fixes for basic app functionality. We have also removed the banner ad at the bottom of the e-edition and added support for Apple’s new privacy features.
• Updated project dependencies
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Version 8.0.1 released
What’s new
• This update includes bug fixes for the native e-edition that was introduced as a beta in the last release. The fixed items include non-functional buttons in the e-edition, the wrong e-edition being downloaded, and ads that bloc