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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....
A library in Idaho is limiting children’s access to comply with new law
A new law in effect this week in Idaho requires libraries to move books into an “adults only” section if a patron believes it contains sexual content that could be harmful to children. Libraries that don’t comply face fines. But at least one library in the state, which says it doesn’t have the space to create a separate section, now requires children to have a parent present, or a signed waiver, to even enter the building.
HBD Idaho! July 3 marks Gem State's birthday
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. This July 3 marks 134 years of Idaho’s statehood, but its origins extend slightly further back and are slightly more contrived than one may think. Predating European colonization by several centuries, what is now Idaho was land...
Idaho officials sued by inmates over law blocking public funds for gender care
The ACLU of Idaho, on behalf of three people who are incarcerated in Idaho, has filed a federal lawsuit in the Idaho District Court against state officials over a new law that bans public funds from going toward gender-affirming care. House Bill 668 took effect on Monday, and it prevents the use of taxpayer funds from covering gender-affirming medication and surgeries for adults and children. That includes Idaho Medicaid. Also under the law, no state property or facility is allowed to be used for providing...
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