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Looking back: Asylum inmate escapes and patrol car pushed into lake
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is looking back at what life was like during the week of Aug. 12 to Aug. 18 in east Idaho history. BLACKFOOT — An inmate of the asylum in Blackfoot escaped but was later returned to the institution, The Rigby Star reported on Aug. 18, 1921.
Arimo water boil order lifted, Marsh Valley School District to start classes on Monday
ARIMO — The Marsh Valley School District has postponed the start of its 2024-25 school year after E. coli was recently discovered in Arimo’s drinking water. Classes for the Marsh Valley High School and Marsh Valley Middle School were set to begin on Wednesday but will instead begin on Monday following a recent water boil order that was issued for the city of Arimo earlier this month. “We waited as...
Hitler-Inspired Father Of North Idaho Hate Also Moved From CA
North Idaho has for decades been associated with a number of anti-government, pro-Aryan groups that have been thriving in the panhandle for over 50 years now. The individual that history identifies as the man who forever changed the region was a Colorado native raised and educated in California. His influence...
Teton High School kicks off new year with first annual Teton Tailgate
DRIGGS, Idaho — Get ready to chant, “Let’s go, Timberwolves!” In preparation of the new school year, Teton High School is inviting all students and families to participate in the first annual Teton Tailgate on Friday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. The tailgate will take place on the school’s football field.
Community invited to family-friendly music festival happening this weekend
RIRIE — A local music festival will take place this weekend that will not only offer music, but a variety of family-friendly activities. The South Fork Music Fest will be held Friday, Aug. 16 to Saturday, Aug. 17 along the South Fork of the Snake River at Aspen Grove Inn near Heise Bridge in Ririe. This is the festival’s first year open to the public, as the past two years the event was an artist showcase only for friends and families of the musicians performing.
Dispute over filling Coeur d'Alene council post
Woody McEvers isn’t even the city’s mayor yet, but he's facing his first fight. “I didn't expect this,” McEvers said Wednesday, adding, “everybody has their thing.”. Effective Aug. 31, McEvers will become Coeur d’Alene’s mayor, stepping in for Jim Hammond, who resigned so he and his...
WARNING: People Are Posing As Caldwell Police In A New Scam
Some people will do just about anything to make a buck and for scammers, there are absolutely no boundaries when it comes to making some money. Caldwell police shared a post on social media warning of a scam involving phone calls to unsuspecting victims. Caldwell, we are getting calls about...
A trough of low pressure could bring thunderstorms to the region later today
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — We may see another round of storms pass through southwest Idaho later today.Another trough of low pressure will arrive in the late afternoon, bringing slightly cooler air and a chance of thunderstorms. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s today.This trough should...
Minico eyes to reclaim conference championship in 2024
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Minico Spartans are coming off a season that saw them finish with a 6-4 record and a trip to the playoffs. After falling short in both the Great Basin Conference Championship and the first round of state, the Spartans are eager for redemption. Last...
Kootenai County aims to improve tax correction transparency
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County staff have asked commissioners to change how they approach tax cancellations and value corrections for prior years in order to communicate when those changes impact taxing districts. Julina Hildreth, a senior accountant in the Kootenai County Auditor’s Office, proposed the change Tuesday.
Sandpoint Mayor Grimm fronts 1% local option sales tax to fund street repairs
Sandpoint residents weary of degraded street conditions throughout the city may have the opportunity to weigh in on a 1% local option sales tax that Mayor Jeremy Grimm promoted during the Aug. 7 meeting of the City Council. Funds from the tax would be directed toward street work; however, whether...
Boise School District Limits Social Media on Student Devices
BOISE, Idaho — Boise School District Administration is putting limitations on certain electronic devices. They have implemented these guidelines to ensure that students remain focused on their academic journey. Effective immediately, district-provided student devices, such as Chromebooks, will allow access to only two social media platforms: YouTube and LinkedIn.
Prep football preview: Rigby set to make another title run
RIGBY — The demise of the Rigby High School football program may have been greatly exaggerated. So, demise may be too strong of a word, but when the premier 5A program in the state gets eliminated in the state quarterfinals, there are bound to be some questions. Coach Armando...
Fish and Game Urges Folks to be on the Lookout for White-Tailed Deer With Symptoms of EHD
LEWISTON - Outbreaks of EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) are not uncommon to white-tailed deer in the Clearwater Region. This summer’s hot and dry weather pattern presents ideal conditions for deer to congregate at water sources where the disease-carrying biting gnat resides. Fish and Game encourages folks out on the...
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