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Recovery program launches virtual outpatient platform
Aiming to reach underserved communities, a substance recovery organization is going virtual. Brick House Recovery, with brick-and-mortar locations in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, has expanded its treatment services online. The faith-based organization announced the launch of its virtual intensive outpatient program, or airIOP, which is designed to...
ISDA On The Lookout For Japanese Beetle
It’s not just the state of Washington that is on the lookout for the Japanese beetle. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is again conducting a full-court press against the Japanese beetle. This invasive pest is highly destructive, and feeds on more than 300 different commodities, such as hops, roses, grapes and more.
This Idaho City’s Dumb Policy Continues to Anger Idahoans
Every city in Idaho is special to those who live there, regardless of how long they have lived in their own unique Idahome. No, we're not going to report that one city is the best over another. However, one city has a HUGE problem that threatens to disrupt anyone visiting this Treasure Valley city.
State to Pilot Student Wellbeing Survey in Schools
Originally published Aug. 26 on IdahoEdNews.org. The Idaho Department of Education will pilot a youth wellbeing assessment in school districts across Idaho this fall. The survey seeks to gather anonymous information on students’ behavioral health to help shape district policy. State officials hope the streamlined questionnaire — which will...
U.S. Attorney’s Office Shares Internet Safety Materials for Families During the Start of the Schoolyear
BOISE - As families and communities across Idaho prepare for the new school year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is stepping up its efforts to promote internet safety. U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit and his team have announced the release of new resources aimed at protecting children from online predators, including a public service announcement (PSA) addressing the dangers of “sextortion.”
The Fort Knox of Idaho Just Opened and it’s Huge
The largest vault for precious metals storage in the United States just opened in Southern Idaho. The new depository is twice the size of Fort Knox and could be expanded over time. Money Metals Just Opened a Massive Gold Depository in Idaho. The depository is a 3-year, $28 million project...
Little Reward for Firefighters Battling Blaze in Idaho Wilderness
I wouldn’t want to work as a firefighter. It’s not an easy job. Winds can shift, some unseen accelerant can pop, and you can’t always see hazards in a haze of smoke. This goes for people battling housefires and wildland blazes. You couldn’t pay a desk jockey like me nearly enough.
Idaho Capitol briefly evacuated after bomb threat about presidential election
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A threatening email about the presidential election sparked an alarming message sent by an Idaho Capitol building alert system that told Capitol employees to evacuate immediately. Some Capitol workers received an alert that instructed them to leave the Boise building at 9:05 a.m. Monday, according...
Malfunctioning laser engraver causes fire at Blackfoot home
BLACKFOOT — Firefighters in Blackfoot battled a blaze inside a home on Hoff Drive on Monday evening. The fire was first reported around 5 p.m. by residents of the home, who discovered that a laser engraver malfunctioned and caught fire, according to Blackfoot Fire Chief Byron Howell. The blaze spread from the engraver but was contained within the room of origin, which was located in the back, lower portion of...
Football Game Preview: Grangeville Heads Out
The Grangeville Bulldogs will kick their season off against the Timberlake Tigers on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Timberlake is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were beaten by Sugar-Salem 65-0 on Saturday. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Diggers: they've now lost three in a row.
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