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Idaho agencies narrow down potential sites for electric vehicle charging stations
Originally published July 18 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.Idaho is one step closer to narrowing down where to place federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations. The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced on Monday potential locations for deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, also referred to as NEVI. NEVI is a federal program that distributes...
AAA GAS REPORT: Idaho Gas Prices Remain Calm This Week
BOISE – Idaho drivers have seen little change at the pumps lately, with the average price for regular gasoline dropping two cents this week after rising two cents last week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.59, which is two cents less than a week ago, four cents more than a month ago, and 28 cents less than a year ago.
ATV Struck By Truck in Southern Idaho: 2 Injured
An ATV was struck by a pickup truck on a road in Southern Idaho on Saturday evening. Idaho State Police have reported that a 2-vehicle crash happened on eastbound E 500 South near S 2400 East in Hazelton. The accident occurred at 10:35 PM on Saturday, July 20th in Hazelton:
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.
Texas Fire Update for Monday, July 22
Containment increased to 60% as firefighters made significant progress yesterday securing the fireline. Crews completed initial mop-up for most of the fire area, gridding 100 feet into the black from the fireline, to search for and extinguish lingering heat. Firefighters assigned to the eastern spot completed hose lays three-quarters of the way around the perimeter, with engines working in areas where hose cannot be laid. Yesterday, a snag fell down creating visible smoke from the interior of the eastern spot; crews quickly responded and cooled the area with water. While mop-up operations continue, interior smoke may still be visible from time to time.
What a co-moo-nity, Elmore County FFA fundraiser steer raises $88,500 and the number is growing
ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — In a country that can, at sometimes, seem at odds with itself, the community of Elmore County rallied together, buying and donating a steer back and forth over 5 times. Bringing in $88,500 and the number is still growing. An Elmore County FFA fundraiser today...
Pooch Party 2024 will raise money to support dog parks in Nampa
BOISE, Idaho — Nampa's premier dog festival returns! Join Nampa Parks & Recreation for the 16th Annual Pooch Party at Lakeview Park in Nampa on August 24th. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, followed by the walk at 9:30 AM. Gather your dogs and loved ones for a picturesque one-mile stroll around the park. Post-walk, the Lakeview Water Park gates will swing open for dogs to play in the pool. Enjoy contests, live entertainment, booths catering to pets, and a chance to win prizes.
Containment of Texas Fire Near Kendrick Jumps to 60%
KENDRICK - Crews continue to battle the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. According to a Monday morning update from officials, the fire's total footprint was estimated at 1,565 acres. New, recent mapping of the fire reduced the size estimate by 10 acres from the previous estimate.
Firefighters with help from aircraft battle 250-acre Fort Hall wildfire
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...
National High School Finals Rodeo: Three make championship short-go; weekend recap
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyoming (KMVT/KSVT) — The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday and three of our area athletes: one cowgirl and two cowboys, qualified for the world championship short go rounds in the cutting events. Meanwhile, two other cowgirls fell short of doing the same during their second go-arounds earlier in the day.
Five Vandals Named Preseason All-Big Sky
SPOKANE, Wash. – Five Vandals were named to the Big Sky Conference Preseason All-Conference team, announced by the league Sunday as part of the Big Sky Kickoff weekend in Spokane. Junior tight end Jake Cox was the lone Idaho offensive player on the list. He caught just 12 passes...
WARNING: Idaho’s Climate Apocalypse Fizzles Out
The Democrats staffing America’s newsrooms would have us believe man-made activities cause our summer heatwave. I would post the latest scaremongering from the New York Times, but it’s behind a paywall. Also, you already know the routine. Blame farming, cattle, and efficient automobiles. None of This is New.
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