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North Idaho Highways to Receive a Fresh Coat of Paint Through Summer
COEUR D’ALENE—Throughout the months of July, August and September, Idaho Transportation Department striping crews will be laying down a fresh coat of paint on large sections of highways across the Panhandle. The following schedule will help drivers to be aware of upcoming temporary work zones that may affect them and plan ahead. Every year crews stripe hundreds of miles, and on heavily traveled routes like I-90, apply two coats of paint.
Wildfire smoke prompts red/unhealthy air quality warning
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a red/unhealthy air quality advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday because of continued and worsening wildfire smoke in the Treasure Valley. The IDEQ listed the air quality index at 151 on Tuesday morning; an AQI between 151 and 200 is considered unhealthy. “Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects,” airnow.gov said. ...
Smoky conditions come into Treasure Valley, impacting air quality
BOISE, Idaho — With two large fires burning in eastern Oregon, the impacts are being felt heavily in the Treasure Valley. Between the Cow Valley Fire and the Durkee Fire, more than 200,000 acres have been burned in the Malheur Reservoir area in Oregon. For some in Idaho, they...
Newest and Most Unique Football Trophy Comes to the Gem State
College football is a big deal in the state of Idaho. While not everyone watches it or follows it, Boise State has become a household brand that is what most people think of when they think of the Gem State. If you ask most people what they know about Idaho, they are likely to say two things, that is potatoes and Boise State football. The season is fast approaching and will be here before you know it, but what some may not realize is that there are college football programs in Idaho as well. Two of the colleges in Idaho will reignite their college football rivalry this fall, and they will do so with a new and unique trophy.
Wildfire suppression efforts continue; Idaho crews helping with Oregon fires
After a hot, dry weekend, the bi-state area continues to be a tinderbox. Eastern Oregon’s Durkee wildfire, which began last Wednesday, ballooned from fewer than 3,000 acres on Friday to 173,758 on Monday and is still at 0% contained. Also in Oregon, the Cow Valley fire remains steady at...
Stage one fire restrictions ordered for McCall as wildfire conditions persist
As wildfire conditions continue in Idaho, land management agencies are preparing to implement stage one fire restrictions on Friday with plans to keep the restrictions in effect until October.
Texas Fire in North Idaho is now 60% contained, officials say
Crews fighting the Texas Fire burning east of Kendrick in Latah County report that the fire is 60% contained, making “significant progress” securing the fireline, fire officials said. Almost 200 firefighters were fighting the human-caused fire in North Idaho that has shrunk to 1,565 acres with more accurate mapping, according to a news release Monday […] The post Texas Fire in North Idaho is now 60% contained, officials say appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Motorcycle Crash: 1 Rider from Utah Killed and 1 Injured on Idaho Highway
A motorcycle crash on an Idaho highway has left 1 dead and another injured. The deadly accident happened in Eastern Idaho not far from the Montana border on Interstate 15 at milepost 179. Idaho State Police responded around 10:51 in the morning of July 22nd. A Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by...
Move to ranked-choice voting could cost at least $25M to $40M, Idaho’s top election official says
Implementing the ranked-choice voting component of the open primaries ballot initiative that will be up for a vote in Idaho’s Nov. 5 general election could cost the state at least $25 million to $40 million if the state needs to replace its vote tabulation systems, Idaho’s top elections official wrote this month. But members of […] The post Move to ranked-choice voting could cost at least $25M to $40M, Idaho’s top election official says appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Eastern Idaho librarians implement a variety of methods to comply with new library law
POCATELLO — Librarians across eastern Idaho are using a variety of methods to comply with a law that restricts materials to minors. The law, which was reintroduced a number of times in the Legislature, was passed on April 3 and became enforceable on July 1. It makes it so that anyone can submit a “request for reconsideration” on a library item to have it moved to a section with restricted access to minors, defined as anyone under the age of 18.
Clearwater Paper Enters Agreement to Sell Tissue Business for $1.06 Billion
LEWISTON - Clearwater Paper Corporation announced Monday morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation for $1.06 billion, subject to adjustments for debt, cash, transaction expenses and net working capital. Clearwater Paper's tissue business includes the company's Lewiston facility. Sofidel...
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