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Sun Valley Billionaire Conference Draws Scorn From Local Pilots
To those in the know, the truest American holiday begins a week after Independence Day. That’s when industry leaders — CEOs, media moguls and late-night TV stars — descend onto rural Idaho en masse. Their destination is the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, a press-free, invite-only retreat with roots in the early ’80s. Though the conference has no expressed purpose, it is understood to be a finance meeting, in which the American elite can kick back, form relationships and talk business.
SPR Booth at Art on the Green
Spokane Public Radio will be in Coeur d'Alene for the 56th Annual Art on the Green festival. Stop by Spokane Public Radio's booth all three days of the festival to grab a stickers, the SPR Guide, and chat with some of your favorite hosts and SPR staff. Held on the...
Ada County: Email proposing ordinance an error, no greenbelt speed limit will be in place
No, the Boise River Greenbelt will not have a speed limit after all. Confusion and concern abounded last week after a 10 mph speed limit was floated in a draft ordiance proposal for the greenbelt. It turns out, however, that a speed limit for the greenbelt was never actually considered, according to representatives with Ada County.
Aberdeen couple chosen as grand marshals for 2024 Eastern Idaho State Fair
BLACKFOOT — A local couple have been appointed as this year’s grand marshals for the 2024 Eastern Idaho State Fair. Bill and Sharol Coon from Aberdeen have been chosen for their “significant and inspiring presence” at the fair for decades. “Their recent appointment as the 2024...
Gate City Grays hold second annual Reading in the Outfield
POCATELLO — The Gate City Grays and United Way of Southeastern Idaho teamed up to host a Reading in the Outfield event on Thursday. Terry Fredrickson, owner of the Gate City Grays, said this is the second year they have held this event. He said United Way brings the books, and the players take groups of kids together and read to them. "The players will read to the kids in...
Moyie Springs waterline repairs completed
MOYIE SPRINGS — The city's waterline is back in business. Moyie Springs officials announced late Friday morning that the waterline had been fixed and the city was again running water to city residents and customers. "We thank all of you for your patience and for conserving water," Donna Wilson-Funkhouser,...
Public hearing set for sign code
POCATELLO — A public hearing has been set for the proposed sign code at the Planning & Zoning Commission’s regular meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 911 N. 7th Ave. in Pocatello. The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission will hear comments from the public concerning the city’s proposed sign code.
Lewiston Grocery Outlet aids school hub with hunger fundraiser and car show event
LEWISTON, ID - Until the end of July the Lewiston Grocery Outlet is helping the Lewiston School District HUB through their Independence from Hunger fundraiser. " Our main focus is looking out for the non-profits that may need our assistance broadcasting them and providing resources for whatever it is that they do," owner operator of the Lewiston Grocery Outlet Carlo Montebon said.
Olde Town Vintage Held A Fruitland Ribbon Cutting
Olde Town Vintage, a quaint new establishment in Fruitland, Idaho, recently marked its official debut with a Ribbon Cutting event hosted by the Fruitland Chamber of Commerce. Conveniently situated at 1907 North Whitley Drive, Olde Town Vintage warmly welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. They...
Utah Faces Unseasonable Heat: Temperatures to Remain High Through Weekend
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah and southwest Wyoming are experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures forecasted to remain significantly above average through the weekend. Highs are expected to challenge daily and all-time records, reaching up to 10°F above normal for this time of year. According to...
BAGEL BOOM: 5th Street Bagelry expanding to new Chubbuck location
CHUBBUCK — A popular local bagel shop has found a second home in Chubbuck and will soon be expanding to the new store, providing area residents with even more opportunities to dine on delicious bagels, sandwiches, coffee and sweet confections. Construction is already underway at the new store, located at 4335 Yellowstone Ave., Suite B, with more equipment arriving every day. 5th Street Bagelry’s owner and operator, Dave Raisch, is hopeful the store will have its grand opening sometime next month. ...
Idaho’s Summer Camp for Billionaires Hypocrisy
Summer vacation is almost over for the world's wealthiest people in Sun Valley, Idaho. The yearly Allen & Company get-together will wrap up on Saturday. This year's event could be the most popular one in recent memory, as some have speculated that Boise's airport has been used to handle the overflow of jets to the much smaller Hailey Airport.
Major Grocery Chain Plans to Cut These 10 Locations in Idaho
When Kroger and Albertsons announced their proposed mega-merger and plans to spin off multiple locations in Idaho, we had a sinking feeling that the store in our neighborhood would be on the chopping block. Sadly, the two grocery chains released a new document confirming that gut feeling. The two chains...
Bankrupt Company Suddenly Closes ALL of Its Locations in 60 Idaho Cities
It was almost 20 years ago to the date that Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, predicted that a certain technology would be obsolete by 2014. That prediction was off by about a decade, this latest bankruptcy filing supports exactly what he said all those years ago. In 2004, a German publication...
9 Years Missing: Tarot Reader Gives Take On Idaho DeOrr Kunz Case
July 10 (Wednesday) will mark the ninth anniversary of the disappearance of DeOrr Kunz Jr. from an eastern Idaho campground. He was just 2 years old when he vanished. A tarot reader recently spent thirty minutes explaining what signs she has received regarding the tragic case. DeOrr Kunz Jr. went...
Two arrested for allegedly trying to traffic drugs in elementary school parking lot
IDAHO FALLS – Two men were arrested after police reportedly found them trying to traffic drugs in a local elementary school parking lot. Ryler Kenneth Jensen was charged with felony drug trafficking methamphetamine or amphetamine and misdemeanor use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Joshua Burnside was...
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