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Lewiston 5th grader completes 'Raising Men & Women' lawn care challenge
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — A local young man is making a difference in his community by helping people with their lawn care through a challenge. Kyler Frawley is a soon-to-be fifth grader at Camelot Elementary School. He enjoys basketball and football. But lately, he's been keeping himself busy by helping many in the community with their lawns.
Leaders in Learning: Boise Farmers Market Sprouts Club
If you've been to the Boise Farmers Market, you've seen this sign. What you may not know is that the Boise Sprouts Club is completely free - for kids ages 5 to 12!. The Sprouts Kids Club is a program modeled after a national program called “Power of Produce.” Their mission is to educate and encourage children to take part in the local food system and understand the benefits of eating nutritious foods.
Pullman Building Supply to close in November
Pullman, WASHINGTON (KLEW) — Pullman Building Supply has announced plans to close its location by November. The company made the announcement last week citing the lack of demand for their Pullman super-store that opened back in 2015. They say the decision is an effort to maintain long-term success for...
Idaho Falls taekwondo team qualifies for World Championships
IDAHO FALLS — Two of the three teams representing Ferocity Taekwondo in Idaho Falls have qualified to compete in the American Taekwondo Association World Championships later this week. Chief instructor Josh Schultz says there are two potential paths to qualifying for Worlds. A team can either be among the...
Caldwell approves pay-to-play cap for multi-sport athletes
The Caldwell School Board unanimously approved a two-sport cap on pay-to-play fees during a Monday board meeting. The decision comes after the board approved a $100 per-sport fee for district athletes in early July. Under the new plan, Caldwell High School athletes will pay a maximum of $200 in individual...
Birdies, Bogeys and Breathtaking Balloons
Colorful hot air balloons will dot the Boise skyline each morning from August 28 to September 1 during the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. This annual Labor Day weekend event lifts off at Ann Morrison Park and features different highlighted activities daily, along with live music and food vendors. Balloon...
Project Construction affecting 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane starting July 29
We are writing to inform you about an upcoming construction project that will impact the area around 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane. The City of Coeur d’Alene has selected Alpine Northwest to install a new 16-inch transmission main along 15th Street from Margaret Avenue to Thomas Lane, continuing east outside the City limits to a proposed new 1-million-gallon water reservoir. This process will include the excavation of asphalt & material to install the new water line while utilizing heavy equipment. Dust mitigation will be consistently monitored and knockdown as needed. Materials will be laid out throughout the project as it moves forward.
Cody in line to land state shooting complex
POWELL — As the State of Wyoming moves forward with plans to build a world-class shooting facility, a panel is recommending that the complex be built in Cody. Following months of proposals, pitches and site visits, a task force voted 8-4 to favor a chunk of state land south of Cody over a competing spot near the Campbell County Cam-plex in Gillette.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
130-mile stretch of I-84 in eastern Oregon shut down because of wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest scrambled Tuesday, July 23, to contain two fires that were threatening several small towns in Oregon, and a key stretch of interstate connecting Oregon and Idaho was shut down as flames advanced. Authorities ordered Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon shut down...
11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
Some Idaho services, entities adjust schedules around heat
To maintain safety, Idaho utility services have been forced to adjust their workday around high heat. With historic temperatures felt throughout Idaho over the past few weeks, various entities throughout the Gem State have been forced to adjust their workdays around the heat to ensure staff safety and help prevent any heat-related illness. The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) touched on the challenges of lingering high heat in a meeting...
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