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Restrictions and new censorship on library materials in Idaho cause confusion
Idaho’s new law, which placed boundaries on “harmful” library materials for minors, was enacted on July 1. This House bill prohibits any picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, film, book, pamphlet, magazine, or printed matter from showing or describing these materials to minors. Annette Pimentel, a Latah County Library...
Lawyer for man charged with killing 4 University of Idaho students wants trial moved to Boise
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students are urging a judge to move his murder trial away from the county, arguing the intense media coverage and public interest in the case make it impossible for him to get a fair trial.
Boise’s Kellen Moore’s Job: Risk and Reward
Last week, we updated you on Kellen Moore's new job in Philadelphia. Is there a more likable coach or athlete than the Boise State great? Boise fans wonder why he isn't in the College Football Hall of Fame. His 50-3 record will never be challenged or replicated in college football. He's the winningest quarterback in college football history.
Multiple Idaho highways receiving new coat of paint this summer
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) said multiple highways across the state will be receiving a fresh coat of paint this summer. According to a press release, ITD said striping crews will be laying down a fresh coat of paint on large sections of respective highways from July all the way through September.
Guilty verdict returned in Pinehurst meth case
WALLACE –– A 65-year-old Kingston man is facing up to eight years in prison after he was found guilty on several drug charges. Following a two-day trial, a jury found Mark Lewis guilty of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Lewis was just one of several arrests made...
Another day of smoky sunshine and triple-digit temperatures
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Temperatures will once again warm well into the triple digits today. Temperatures will be between 102 to 106 degrees around the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was the second hottest day on record in Boise. With a high of 106 and a low of 82, the average temperature was 94 degrees on Monday. That average temperature ties us with July 13, 2002, for the second hottest in Boise history. The record is 96 degrees set back on July 25, 1891.
Potato pride: Idaho, Idaho State football teams introduce new rivalry trophy
“Having grown up in Idaho, I understand the great privilege it is to coach at one of these prestigious universities and am excited to be part of the new chapter of our rivalry with the Vandals,” ISU coach Cody Hawkins said.
ISU's Miller-Ranch Stadium set to finally get new turf field
It’s a gamechanger in more ways than one for the Idaho State softball program and head coach Andy Rich. Last Wednesday afternoon, they got word that a combined $600,000 donation had been made to pay for the installation of a new all-weather turf field at Miller-Ranch Stadium in time for the 2025 campaign. It is the largest contribution to softball since the program was restarted 14 years ago. ...
Idaho Power sets new all-time record for electricity demand
BOISE, Idaho — People across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon used more electricity than ever before. Idaho Power said their preliminary data shows they broke the record for power demand on Monday. The new record is 3,792 megawatts (MW). Idaho Power said this benchmark was hit between 5 p.m....
North Idaho Highways to Receive a Fresh Coat of Paint Through Summer
COEUR D’ALENE—Throughout the months of July, August and September, Idaho Transportation Department striping crews will be laying down a fresh coat of paint on large sections of highways across the Panhandle. The following schedule will help drivers to be aware of upcoming temporary work zones that may affect them and plan ahead. Every year crews stripe hundreds of miles, and on heavily traveled routes like I-90, apply two coats of paint.
Wildfire smoke prompts red/unhealthy air quality warning
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a red/unhealthy air quality advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday because of continued and worsening wildfire smoke in the Treasure Valley. The IDEQ listed the air quality index at 151 on Tuesday morning; an AQI between 151 and 200 is considered unhealthy. “Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects,” airnow.gov said. ...
Smoky conditions come into Treasure Valley, impacting air quality
BOISE, Idaho — With two large fires burning in eastern Oregon, the impacts are being felt heavily in the Treasure Valley. Between the Cow Valley Fire and the Durkee Fire, more than 200,000 acres have been burned in the Malheur Reservoir area in Oregon. For some in Idaho, they...
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