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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.
Firefighters with help from aircraft expect to have 250-acre Fort Hall wildfire fully contained tonight
Firefighters with help from aircraft have gained the upper hand on a wildfire that's scorched about 250 acres on the Fort Hall Reservation. The blaze was reported around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near Little Indian Road northeast of Blackfoot, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes reported. Firefighters from the Fort Hall, Blackfoot and Shelley fire departments as well as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management responded to the blaze and...
9,180 Idaho grads will receive Launch grants
BOISE - The final numbers on Idaho Launch are in — and 9,180 high school graduates will receive grants this year. State officials have made their final awards for the first-year program, which provides high school graduates with up to $8,000 for college or workforce training aligned with in-demand careers.
Idaho’s Dangerous Scorching Temperatures Continue
Remember when our June temperatures were unseasonably low? Do you remember when it was raining? It's been years since we've had a break from temperatures that aren't in the triple digits. The last time we had a summer like this was several years ago. Unlike other parts of the country,...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Idahoan Needs to See
Are you a creature of habit? Some of us just function better when we stick to a routine as closely as possible. Unfortunately, your daily routine can make you a target for a serious crime that the FBI has nicknamed “jugging.”. The FBI recently said that they and their...
Family honors Memory of 8-year-old with lemonade stand for Make-A-Wish Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In honor of their 8-year-old daughter Jaicey, who tragically passed away from an undiagnosed illness, her family organized a lemonade stand. The lemonade stand was a tribute to Jaicey, celebrating her memory and the positive impact of Make-A-Wish Idaho on children facing challenges in their lives. According to her family, the stand symbolized hope, offered moments of refreshment and helped build confidence, among other wonderful things.
'BURGER ARTIST': Local Red Robin chef Joe Ross wins national competition
CHUBBUCK — A local chef at Chubbuck's Red Robin restaurant recently won the title of best Red Robin chef in the nation at a national competition. Joe Ross, the newly crowned Red Robin champion chef, said this was the first year he was able to compete in the competition that featured Red Robin chefs from all over the country. "I had heard rumors about this competition since I've been here,"...
Idaho Secretary of State Says Ranked Choice Voting may Cost up to $40M to Implement
BOISE - Idaho’s chief election officer believes there could be a significant price tag to purchase equipment that can do ranked-choice voting tabulation if the proposed Open Primaries initiative were to pass in November. Supporters argue that it could be cheaper than he is anticipating and that the result...
Miller-Ranch Stadium set to finally get new turf field after several years of lost home games
It’s a gamechanger in more ways than one for the Idaho State softball program and head coach Andy Rich. Last Wednesday afternoon, they got word that a combined $600,000 donation had been made to pay for the installation of a new all-weather turf field at Miller-Ranch Stadium in time for the 2025 campaign. It is the largest contribution to softball since the program was restarted 14 years ago. ...
Rigby couple to appear on new game show airing on FOX this Tuesday
RIGBY – A local couple recently appeared on a new game show and you can watch it on TV this week. William and Jodi Bozung of Rigby were guests on FOX’s new trivia game show, “The Quiz with Balls.” Their episode airs this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Areas of smoke with a thunderstorm chance
Areas of smoke with isolated thunderstorms for Sunday evening. An overnight low around 60°. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Patchy smoke and hot for Monday. A high temperature in the lower to mid 90’s. A few thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening. Sunny and hot for Tuesday, with...
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