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Governor Proclaims August as Idaho Farmers Market Month
BOISE - Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed August as Idaho Farmers Market Month, recognizing the essential role that farmers markets play in connecting Idahoans to fresh, locally grown foods. This annual celebration highlights the importance of the over 55 farmers markets currently operating throughout the state. These markets offer...
PaCT program at Idaho State tackles teacher shortages and retention
Shell-shocked. That is how I felt after a long-term substitute teaching assignment in Idaho Falls more than 20 years ago. I taught sixth grade, which was an experience that a few colleagues called “The Crucible.” It was a firsthand experience of the many challenges that Idaho teachers deal with annually. Working as an educator for more than 30 years has allowed me to witness the significant impact upon students’ achievement and self-esteem that a caring, attentive adult who truly knows a child can make. Having worked with numerous paraprofessionals, it is hard to overstate the qualities they bring to their roles.
Local law enforcement leaders share concerns with US Attorney General Merrick Garland in closed-door meeting
The top two government law enforcement officials visited Boise Tuesday, part of a multi-state tour for Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Solicitor General (and Boise native) Elizabeth Prelogar. The pair spoke with Ada and Canyon County sheriffs, police chiefs from Boise, Nampa and Caldwell, Idaho State Police leadership and...
Grizzly bear trapped and relocated in Island Park area
ISLAND PARK — After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Tuesday. Wildlife Services set a trap for the animal after the death of a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo River that was determined to have been killed by a grizzly bear. An 11-year-old male grizzly was captured that evening as it returned to the kill site. The bear was identified as a known individual that had previously been collared for research purposes and had no known history of conflict prior to this incident.
Yellowstone Comes To Caldwell This Week Only
The weather this week will be in the high nineties which is a big break from the excessive triple digit temperatures we've experienced all summer. The end of the summer means one of the great western events will be coming to Caldwell this week. Is there any hope that the...
Bannock County Courthouse to receive significant upgrades
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Courthouse campus will undergo significant improvements this fall that include new parking and expansion of Americans with Disabilities Act features. Construction is set to begin on Aug. 14 and will cause temporary changes in parking and entrances until it is completed. One of the most significant changes will include transitioning the block of North Sixth Avenue between East Clark and East Center streets into a one-way street with diagonal parking. ...
Bengals Back On the Pitch
Idaho State soccer kicks off its 2024 regular season on August 15 against Colorado State, aiming for its first victories against both Colorado State and Denver, whom they face on August 18. The Bengals are historically 0-2 against Colorado State and 0-1 against Denver. Colorado State's Olivia Fout, who scored 12 goals in the 2023 season, and Denver's Liv Moritz, with seven goals, are key players to watch. The Bengals' season includes three away games before returning for their home opener against Oregon State on August 28.
Be Alert and Aware as School is Back in the Magic Valley
It is that time of year again. Summer vacation is ending and school is starting back up again. Some schools in the Magic Valley are already back in session, while others will start in the coming days or weeks. Finally, kids will be off the streets in the day and will have some structure back in their lives. They will figure out their new routines over the next few weeks, but they aren't the only ones that will have to make adjustments. As school starts back up, there are a few things for adults to be mindful of and some adjustments they will have to make this fall.
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