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Sunshine ushers in a week-long heat wave, Boise may hit 108 degrees by Wednesday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Look for wall-to-wall sunshine today that will stick around next week as high pressure settles into much of the west coast. This high pressure brings a strong heat wave that will settle into the region by Saturday. Temperatures will rise dramatically as high pressure strengthens over the region with temperatures in the upper 90s today and some areas reaching triple digits for the weekend.
Idaho crime report shows crime is decreasing, some residents disagree
BOISE, Idaho — Data from the Idaho State Police's Idaho Crime Report in 2023 reports crime is decreasing in the Gem State – but some Idaho residents tell KTVB they still think Boise isn’t as safe as it used to be. The Idaho Crime Report shows that...
Robbery Investigation at Fast Trip Gas Station in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR D'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene Police Detectives are actively investigating a business robbery that took place last month. According to the Coeur d'Alene Police Department, the incident occurred on June 16th at approximately 4:00 a.m. at the Fast Trip gas station located at 1720 Northwest Blvd. Two male suspects, described...
KVRI grizzly bear subcommittee meeting July 11
BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative grizzly bear subcommittee will meet on July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Boundary County Annex. KVRI is a collaboration between local governments and agencies focused on maintaining, enhancing, and restoring the social, cultural, economic, and natural resource bases within the community.
U of I distance ag degree serving Treasure, Magic valleys celebrates 30 years
The internet was in its infancy, VHS tapes were considered modern technology and working remotely wasn’t a thing when University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) first launched a distance bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Virtual programs and remote courses have become prevalent following the...
Boundary County Court Records – July 4, 2024
Derrick Lane Bell (DOB 1973) of Bonners Ferry, charged with operating a vehicle without current or valid operator's license, an infraction, on June 5, 2024, by BCSO. Disposition: Default infraction, with fines of $150 and costs of $157.50. Genevieve Chestnut (DOB 1964) of San Diego, charged with exceeding the speed...
BCH offering free sports physicals for students July 10
BONNERS FERRY— Boundary Community Hospital is hosting free sports physicals for local students on July 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. BCH has again partnered with Boundary County School District to host the annual Free Sports Physicals event. This event ensures all Boundary County students have the opportunity to participate in athletics without the financial barrier of a physical exam.
Young players hustle at BFHS volleyball camp
BONNERS FERRY — Over 40 rising fifth through eighth-grade young ladies came out to the Bonners Ferry High School volleyball camp on June 11-13. The players were able to get thousands of touches on the ball and showed marked improvement in basic volleyball skills while demonstrating a ton of enthusiasm for learning new advanced skills throughout the three-day camp.
Bonners Ferry’s first Pride event a success
BONNERS FERRY — “We felt seen last night, we felt heard last night, we felt validated, we felt like we mattered, we felt safe last night to just be.”. “I wish we could feel like this all the time, without the side eyes or the dirty looks or the hate directed at us and our allies because we love who we love or dress the way we dress,” Shallan Duke said of Saturday night events of first Bonners Ferry Pride, held June 21-23.
Still surviving: Moscow Elks to celebrate its 75th Sole Survivor
Jul. 4—Seventy-five years ago, Moscow's Ken Jordan helped spawn what's believed to be the original and longest-running survivor format golf tournament in the Northwest. Today, the Moscow Elks Golf Club will honor its living past champions at the 75th edition of its annual Fourth of July event: the Ken Jordan Sole Survivor. "I think it's going to be very sentimental because a lot of these past ...
Idaho Weather Warning: Boise Area Heatwave Begins!
We had a good run of outstanding summer weather in Idaho. Idahoans rarely get a chance to enjoy the outdoors without suffering through triple-digit heat. Unlike other parts of the country, Idaho and the Mountain West don't have the humidity of the states East of the Great River. However, the...
Fireworks cause of house fire in Hayden
HAYDEN, Idaho – The Northern Lakes Fire Protection District responded to a house fire ignited by fireworks in the late evening of July 4th. According to Northern Lakes Fire Protection District officials, firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 2700 block of West Ashland Lane around 11:15 p.m. last night. Upon arrival, fire crews found flames engulfing the home.
One person killed in northern Utah off-road vehicle crash
RICH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — One person died in an off-highway vehicle crash in northeastern Utah on Friday morning, according to the Rich County Sheriff’s Office. Around 11:40 a.m., Rich County authorities responded to reports of a crash in the Temple Flats area. They say one person was involved in the crash and died from […]
Idaho Has Some Of The Worst Drivers In The Country
- SCROLL TO READ: Idaho Has Some Of The Worst Drivers In The Country. Yes, the folks at Forbes calculated the numbers, did the math, and have come up with their results of which states in the U.S. have the worst drivers. Idaho did not perform up to par. Their...
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