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Boise State alum named team captain for Paris Paralympic Games
PARIS, France — Boise State University alum Roderick Townsend is getting ready to compete in his third Paralympic Games. On Monday, U.S. Paralympic Track and Field announced on social media that Townsend, along with Tatyana McFadden, would lead the American contingent as team captains after a vote by their teammates.
Water managers propose new plan to state
Settlement negotiations between the SWC and IGWA continue concerning a mitigation plan that would provide the IGWA groundwater districts safe harbor from a curtailment order. The Governor’s Executive Order stated that a mitigation plan should be submitted by October 1.
Hunters encouraged to drop off bird wings and CWD samples during upcoming seasons
Hunters can donate one fully-feathered wing from each upland game bird they harvest in a variety of ways. With archery season and many upland game bird seasons upon us, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is once again asking hunters to provide wings and CWD samples from the game they harvest. Here’s what you need to know: ...
PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Top teams and athletes to watch
Last season was a tremendous one for Treasure Valley volleyball teams. Three schools from the area won a state title. Skyview continued its dominance in the sport, winning a fourth-straight state title. Fruitland won in 3A, breaking an eight-year drought for teams from the Treasure Valley. In 2A, Melba won back-to-back state titles. In addition to the state champions, Eagle finished runner-up in 5A, pushing champions Madison to the final...
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Accepting Comments on Proposed Changes to Natural Gas Rates in Northern Idaho
One application focuses on adjusting the Fixed Cost Adjustment (FCA) rate. The FCA is a mechanism that separates the amount of energy a utility sells from the revenue it collects, encouraging energy conservation. This method allows Avista to recover fixed costs without needing to sell more energy, which could lead to higher profits without increased consumption.
Five, possibly six, states will vote on ranked-choice voting measures this fall—the most ever in a single year
Five states—Alaska, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, and Oregon—have certified ballot measures for Nov. 5 related to adopting, repealing, or pre-empting ranked-choice voting. This is the most RCV-related statewide ballot measures being featured in any year. There is one potential citizen initiative pending signature verification in Colorado that could bring the total number this year to six. There are also two ballot initiatives, one in Arizona and one in Montana, that could lead to the adoption of RCV in these states, depending on how the legislatures choose to implement the proposals if approved.
Idaho Doesn’t Really Care About Fantasy Football, Data Finds
If you enjoy Fantasy Football and haven't had your 2024-25 draft yet, it's probably looming. Nationwide data appears to suggest that Idaho is among those states that for the most part don't really enjoy participating in the worldwide craze that is managing a pretend football team. My Fantasy Football draft...
Idaho’s Wapiti Fire surpasses 70,000 acres; containment at 0%
STANLEY (Idaho Capital Sun) — Firefighters have been working through the night to protect homes as Idaho’s Wapiti Fire increased to more than 70,000 acres burned and containment was still estimated at 0%, fire officials said Tuesday. The Wapiti Fire was started by lighting on July 24 near...
Idaho clears trees on panhandle highways
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) spent more than 3,000 hours clearing hazard trees from more than 12 miles of highways in the panhandle this summer. Crews addressed three miles of State Highway 97, approximately four miles of State Highway 54 between Athol and Farragut State Park, five miles of State Highway 5 near Heyburn State […] The post Idaho clears trees on panhandle highways appeared first on Transportation Today.
Caldwell Residents Demand Removal of Disruptive Parking Meters
Some cities have major problems like crime, traffic, and other enormous issues that cause most people to leave the big city rat race and move to Idaho. Other folks in Idaho are so tired of the traffic and other hassles that they leave the Treasure Valley and move to more remote parts of the state.
SEASON OPENER: Badgers set groundwork for season at River Run
POST FALLS — Kylie Calderone took seventh in the freshman and sophomore girls race with a time of 14:42.8 at the Post Falls River Run the season-opening meet held Saturday at Kiwanis Park. The two-mile course sets the groundwork for what should be an exciting season for Bonners Ferry....
SEASON OPENER: Volleyball goes 1-3 against Cougars
BONNERS FERRY — Badger volleyball fell to Stillwater Christian (2-0) from Kalispell, Mont., 3-1 for the season opener on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Badgers stuck with the Cougars in the first set, as sophomore outside hitter Taren Bateman landed two kills in a row off spikes, as the Bagers led 24-22.
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