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Unborn baby dies, man may be charged after Caldwell crash
An unborn baby was killed and a man is facing potential charges following a crash Monday night in Caldwell. Officers responded to the crash, at Middleton Road and Lincoln Avenue, just before 11 p.m., and found the driver and passenger of a vehicle stuck and in need of extrication, according to a Caldwell police news release. Officers learned the vehicle made slight contact with another vehicle before driving off the side of the road and landing in a ditch. The occupants of the other vehicle...
Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US; I-84 shut down again as flames approach
BOISE, Idaho — A wildfire burning in Oregon that’s kicking smoke into neighboring states is now the largest active blaze in the U.S., authorities said, and fire crews are bracing for a storm late Wednesday, July 24, that’s expected to bring lightning, strong winds and the risk of flash floods.
These futuristic tools are essential for sustaining Idaho’s health care workforce
Idaho is facing a critical shortage of health care workers. When that happens, pressure mounts on universities to increase health care graduates. But, it’s not as simple as opening the floodgates and allowing more students to enroll. Faculty availability, limited special equipment, and even physical space present significant challenges. So what can we do? One […] The post These futuristic tools are essential for sustaining Idaho’s health care workforce appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Massive Local Art Gallery To Take Over Boise This Summer
Boise is an amazing place to live especially because we have some of the most creative people in the country living here. Boise also highlights all of these artists in extremely cool ways. Every year Treefort Music Festival and Boise Music Festival features dozens of local artists and bands. When you're walking around Boise you can also see some of the amazing art work featured on traffic boxes and murals throughout the city.
You Won’t Believe How Many New Apartments Are Planned For Boise
If you find yourself in the "Idaho is full, go live somewhere else" camp when it comes to people relocating to Boise, we're already getting the feeling you won't like what's coming next. There are numerous developers who have plans for massive apartment complexes in Boise. This probably isn't very...
Idaho AG Labrador sues to block Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is suing to block the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative, a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections and revamp how Idahoans cast votes in the state’s primary and general elections. Labrador’s lawsuit alleges the initiative — which has enough signatures to be on the Nov. 5 election ballot, […] The post Idaho AG Labrador sues to block Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Special Offer: COMPANY at Nampa Civic Center
Music Theatre of Idaho will present Stephen Sondheim's "Company" at Nampa Civic Center Nampa, ID — The Music Theatre of Idaho (MTI) is excited to present Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical "Company" at the Nampa Civic Center from Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27. Each performance will be a...
Surviving The Heat: Idaho Power Prepares For Storm-Related Outages
Our good run of no severe weather had to end. We've now had more days of over one hundred degrees temperatures for over two weeks. It's a credit to the state's power infrastructure that the Treasure Valley hasn't seen many major power outages. However, that could end today, as weather forecasters are predicting a massive storm hitting this afternoon.
Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border about 130...
Active weather increases wildfire threat potential. Here's what you need to know
The National Weather Service is predicting an active weather pattern developing for Wednesday evening. The storms will mainly be focused on eastern Oregon, western Idaho and Ada County. A Red Flag Warning is in place for the Boise area, with "abundant lighting" and outflow winds between 50 to 70 miles...
Power may be cut to thousands of people later Wednesday as a safety precaution
BOISE, Idaho — Thousands of people across the Treasure Valley might be without power Wednesday evening. So, no lights, no AC, and no refrigeration on another triple digit day. There's potential for a 'Public Safety Power Shutoff' (PSPS) event, but it's all in hopes of keeping people safe. Idaho...
Suspected Quadruple Killer Bryan Kohberger Begs Judge for Murder Trial to Be Relocated to Boise — Because He Claims Local Jury Pool is ‘Utterly Corrupted’
Suspected quadruple killer Bryan Kohbeger is begging a judge to move his upcoming murder trial from Moscow, Idaho to Boise – because he claims the local jury pool is “utterly corrupted”.Kohberger, 29, is charged with the gruesome slayings of University of Idaho college students Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, who were stabbed to death in an off-campus home in Moscow on Nov. 13, 2022.In a court filing made public on Tuesday, RadarOnline.com can reveal, Kohberger's public defenders argued that the high-profile nature of the case and the town's close-knit community would make...
Lucky Peak lake levels drop for Turner Gulch ramp repairs, shortening boating season
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Water levels at Lucky Peak Lake are dropping, so that a 70-year-old boat ramp can get some needed TLC. Craig Quintana, the Public Information Officer at the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, explained that Turner Gulch boat ramp isn't safe. He said, "We didn't have much say in the matter, the Corp needs to do this project, the ramp has become a hazard. It desperately needs the repairs."
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