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Bengals Set to Open Fall Camp 08/01
POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State Football is back for the start of the 2024 season with fall camp beginning on August 1st, 2024. After a summer of hard work and conditioning the Bengals are looking to carry momentum into the start of the season and it all begins with fall camp. ISU comes into camp with 61 returning letter winners, 20 transfers (11 DI, 9 non-DI), and 36 incoming freshmen all ready to Roar. The Bengals open the 2024 season on August 31 against the Oregon State Beavers in Corvallis, OR. All practices are open to the public and will...
Conflagration Act invoked for Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon, now at 110K acres burned
Evacuations have been ordered for some Malheur County residents due to the Durkee Fire, which has grown to more than 110,000 acres burnt as of Sunday morning and 0% contained. On Saturday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the blaze, allowing the state fire marshal to mobilize its resources to help people and their property threatened by the fire.
Fees for activities and athletics are unconstitutional
The Caldwell School District is the newest member on a list of school districts that charge fees for athletics when it approved “a $100 pay-to-play athletics fee.” (Idaho Education News, July 9, 2024). We contend such fees violate Article IX, Section 1, of the Idaho Constitution which states...
Idaho’s Huge ‘BAM Jam’ Basketball Tournament Returns in August
It's one of the most anticipated events of the entire summer and now, basketball lovers are going to be enjoying its return at Indian Creek Plaza once again this year!. It's no secret that there are a ton of things to do in the Treasure Valley over the summer months and frankly, it doesn't matter what you're into: there's something for you!
Winners crowned in Snake River Stampede
NAMPA — Champions were crowned Saturday at the final round of the 109th Snake River Stampede Bareback rider Orin Larsen started Saturday’s final with a blistering score of 90 to take the event title. Larsen, a Inglis, Manitoba native snuck into Saturday’s final round by scoring a 83.5 in Thursday’s rodeo, good enough to snag the 12th and last spot in the final. With his score Saturday, Laren was able...
Famous Funny Fox Star Coming To Nampa
It's always welcomed news when a major entertainer visits Idaho. Usually, the Gem State is a place where the big stars catch up with friends, go on a hike, or get in a boat—in other words, relax and unwind. However, in just over two months, the city of Nampa will host one of Fox Television's biggest stars.
Win Your Way to Willie at Outlaw Music Festival
107.1 HANK FM is hooking you up with tickets to Outlaw Music Festival at the Ford Idaho Center Wednesday August 7th. To win, just Crank The HANK weekday mornings between 7:30 and 8:00am. Mary will give you a chance to score HANK’s passes and win your way to Willie.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
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,...
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 35 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – During a community celebration at The Village in Meridian, the Idaho Lottery commemorated their record-breaking 35th Anniversary by returning the single largest dividend in their history to the people of Idaho. The Idaho Lottery Commission presented Governor Brad Little with an $84,000,000 dividend check, a 2.4% increase over last year’s dividend.
Viral Instagram Reel Slams Local Idaho High School [Video]
It’s always cool to see something from Idaho go viral online. However, when it’s something negative it could be a little bit unfortunate. This time around someone had a LOT to say about one local high school. Nampa High School got (in the nicest way possible) torn to shreds in an Instagram real.
Idaho's unemployment rate grows in June compared to May
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Labor reported on Friday the unemployment rate in the Gem State increased from 3.3% to 3.4% in June, as compared to May. According to the department's report, unemployment increased by 578 people (1.8%) to 33,162. However, the total number of employees also increased by 1,649 people (0.2%) to 944,740.
Activist Ammon Bundy declares bankruptcy
Ammon Bundy, the far-right activist who led the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon, has declared bankruptcy after loss in a defamation suit against an Idaho hospital last year required him to pay over $50 million in damages.
Idaho’s Coolest Rodeo is in Nampa [photos]
It is July in the Gem State, which means summer vacations, triple-digit temperatures, and rodeos. Whether you're a native of the West or new to our area, rodeos are everywhere within the Mountain West. In a world of digital this and TikTok, it's inspiring to see so many young and old Idahoans championing the Western lifestyle.
Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8% containment reported
More than 300 firefighters continued to fight the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest, achieving 8% containment on Friday as the fire grew to more than 2,000 acres, fire officials said. The fire started July 11 and is burning near Redfish Lake and the iconic Redfish Lake Lodge near the town of […] The post Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8% containment reported appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho campground victim asked ‘why?’ after estranged wife allegedly shot him, police say
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Travis Calumpit, the 37-year-old Parma campground victim, was allegedly killed by his estranged wife and her mother, according to a court hearing and probable cause affidavits filed Friday by law enforcement. Travis Calumpit was shot and killed July 12 at the Martin Landing campground, which...
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