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Fees for activities and athletics are unconstitutional
The Caldwell School District is the newest member on a list of school districts that charge fees for athletics when it approved “a $100 pay-to-play athletics fee.” (Idaho Education News, July 9, 2024). We contend such fees violate Article IX, Section 1, of the Idaho Constitution which states...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Idahoan Needs to See
Are you a creature of habit? Some of us just function better when we stick to a routine as closely as possible. Unfortunately, your daily routine can make you a target for a serious crime that the FBI has nicknamed “jugging.”. The FBI recently said that they and their...
Teen dies after head-on collision on Highway 44 west of Star
BOISE, Idaho — A teen is dead after they were involved in a head-on collision Thursday night on Highway 44 near Star. Idaho State Police reported around 8:40 p.m., a 30-year-old man from Middleton was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado west on the highway and tried to overtake a semi-tuck. The Silverado was in the eastbound lane when the pickup truck crashed head-on into a teen driving a 2011 Ford Focus with two teen passengers.
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
Inside the DoorDash Theft Ring, Boise’s New Delivery Issue
During a scorching heatwave this past Saturday, we decided to relax at home and order some food via DoorDash. My aunt and uncle were visiting, and it seemed the perfect solution for a leisurely afternoon. However, after waiting an unusually long time without any updates, my uncle contacted the DoorDash driver assigned to our delivery. The response was unexpected and frustrating: "It's been stolen."
Despite fears, study finds little link between Oregon's Measure 110 and decline in proactive policing
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a little more than a month, Oregon's experiment with decriminalization of hard drugs comes to an end. That portion of Measure 110, passed by voters in 2020, has received the lion's share of the blame for a perceived shift slide lawlessness in the state, particularly in Portland. But a new report suggests that this wasn't necessarily the case.
Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
Inmate who fled Boise hospital amid gunfight sentenced to life in prison
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. It was during an attack at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise in the early morning hours of March 20 that Idaho Department of Correction inmate Skylar Meade escaped from custody with help from an armed accomplice who opened fire on correctional officers.
BOI Airport relatively unscathed by technology outage
BOISE, Idaho — KTVB's Hector Mendoza spent Friday morning at the Boise Airport, after a Microsoft technology outage left airline carriers in a frenzy. According to BOI, Delta Airlines is facing some delays. They normally operate with six check in computers, but on Friday morning, they only have two operational. There are reported delays for flights to Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as delays to Minneapolis, Minnesota. A handful of flights to Minneapolis have been cancelled, so make sure to check your fight details before arriving at airport.
Two cancellations and several delays at Boise Airport due to global tech outage
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A significant Microsoft outage is behind hours-long standstills for Frontier Airlines and other carriers. The Federal Aviation Administration said Frontier asked to pause its departures across the United States. CBS2 reached out to the City of Boise who said the Boise Airport saw two cancellations...
Oregon wildfires off to a ‘very aggressive start’, Gov. Kotek warns
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a wildfire state of emergency in Oregon, with over 100 wildfires burning across the state, requiring the deployment of firefighters from other states and the National Guard to combat the growing number of fires.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
With Oregon’s public schools staring down a fiscal cliff this school year as the historic federal investment from the last few years expires, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing changes. She’d like to help schools keep up with rising costs in the years ahead by updating the way schools are funded. She estimates that those changes […] The post Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Inmate who fled Boise hospital amid gunfight sentenced to life in prison
BOISE — It was during an attack at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise in the early morning hours of March 20 that Idaho Department of Correction inmate Skylar Meade escaped from custody with help from an armed accomplice who opened fire on correctional officers. On Friday morning,...
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