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Preston to hold Napoleon Dynamite Festival July 26 and 27 | News
PRESTON–The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce and other participating organizations are holding a 20th anniversary celebrating Napoleon Dynamite being filmed in their city. The cult classic movie has brought thousands of visitors from all over the world. The festival will be held on July 26 and 27 and will...
Religious symbols will be allowed in Coeur d'Alene parade
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber on Monday reversed a new policy that banned religious symbols from its Fourth of July parade. “The original policy was not meant to isolate individuals or be considered an anti-religious policy,” wrote Linda Coppess, chamber president and CEO in response to questions from The Press.
Weiser City Council: June 10, 2024
Weiser City Council, June 10, 2024 Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Commission Reports Committee Reports Department Reports Minutes- Action Item Bills- Action Item UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. NEW BUSINESS 1. Blue Cross Presentation 2. Introduce New Attorney 3. Assign Resolution #690 to Surplus Vehicles Motion with Additional Vehicles. -Action Items 4. Historical Preservation Committee Rezone Request- Action Item 5. Adjournment- Action Item.
Elks Donate to Love INC Coats for Kids Ministry
Four years ago, I committed to running the Love INC winter coat ministry through St. Agnes Catholic Church. With my husband, John, and a small group of faithful and hardworking volunteers from various churches, we have been collecting and distributing coats ever since. The Weiser community is very generous in donating coats, mostly used but sometimes new.
Rexburg celebrates 4th of July with annual Independence Day Parade
Thursday, Rexburg celebrates the 4th of July with its annual Independence Day Parade. The festivities are on Thursday from 10 a.m. - noon. There will be candy, floats, performers and other activities throughout the day. The parade will begin its course near Madison Junior High School and end at the...
Boise sees uptick in vehicles getting towed due to chip sealing
BOISE, Idaho — Chip sealing occurs in Ada County from early June to late August. The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeing more vehicles getting towed in 2024, but the agency said it was expected to happen. ACHD Maintenance Manager Lloyd Carnegie said 80-90 vehicles are typically towed...
Mayor Hibberd interviewed on BSU radio for community work
Blue Cross Foundation’s Courtney Frost and Tawsha Box of Reynolds and Myers, filled the Weiser City Council in on why Weiser stood out in the application process for an $85,000 grant it received. Photo by Sarah Imada.
Idahoans React to Obnoxious Neighborhood Fireworks Shows
Did you get any sleep last night? If you live in Idaho, the chances are you didn't get a whole lot of sleep. The reason our night and our upcoming nights of discontent will continue is that Idahoans love their fireworks. Never mind that firing off aerial fireworks are illegal, the nights of loud sounds and excessive lights will continue.
Why Idaho Needs to Stop New Construction
Have you noticed that our once-quiet Treasure Valley is developing quite the skyline? Not only in Boise but also in Eagle and other cities, new buildings are being built. With new buildings come many cranes, which means more traffic delays. . Our vibrant community, driven by Idaho's red-hot lifestyle, is...
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.
Phoenix says it is ‘committed’ to Idaho, and negotiating with lawmakers
The University of Phoenix says it is still “committed” to partnering with the University of Idaho. The State Board of Education on Friday gave the U of I and Phoenix more time to pursue a purchase — and find a plan that the Legislature can support. But the State Board gave Phoenix a set of choices. The for-profit online university and its owner can talk to other buyers. Or it can look at going public, by setting up an initial purchase offering.
Southern Idaho Angler Sets Another State Record Tiger Trout
MONTPELIER - Congratulations to Austin Christensen of Montpelier, Idaho on setting the latest Idaho state record fish. He was fishing Montpelier Reservoir on June 1st, when he hooked and landed a large tiger trout. At 27.25 inches long, Austin thought he just might have a chance at a record fish....
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