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Basque Center kicks off annual San Inazio Festival in downtown Boise
The Basque Center is again highlighting its culture’s arts and talents in this year’s festival: dancers ages four to 14 will show off their skills, as well as accordion players and other musicians, to name just a few performances. One of the dance group directors, Jaclyn Lasuen, says...
TWIN FALLS COUNTY WANTED: Samantha Alexis Anderson
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 33-year-old Samantha Anderson. Anderson is wanted for failure to appear on the original charge of intimidating a witness and probation violation. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds with brown hair...
Police Seek Idaho ‘Punk’ That Shoved Elderly Man to Ground [Video]
Nampa Police are once again turning to the community to solve a disturbing case. In an incident that took place on the afternoon of Friday, July 26th, an elderly man using a walker was shoved to the ground by a young man and left to fend for himself on the ground.
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
Originally published July 21 on IdahoEdNews.org. The Boise School District's controversial grading system is coming under scrutiny by teachers who say it allows both high- and low-achieving students to "game the system" and bypass learning without consequences. But district administrators are doubling down on the seven-year policy and say it's just a first step toward a necessary reinvention of an obsolete grading system. ...
Kellogg settles two First Amendment lawsuits
The Kellogg School District has settled civil lawsuits with a former student and a former employee. The separate lawsuits stem from a student assembly from the spring of 2023, when graduating senior Travis Lohr said, “Guys are guys and girls are girls. There is no in-between.” Lohr was barred from the school’s commencement ceremony.
West Valley Humane Society receives lifesaving grant amid financial crises
Founded in 2011, the West Valley Humane Society (WVHS) serves nearly 9,000 animals in Canyon County and surrounding areas annually. Recently, the organization has faced financial challenges due to a decrease in adoptions, post-pandemic return to the office, and a surge in popularity of “designer” pets from breeders. This has led to an increase in shelter populations. In contrast, inflation and rising wages increase the cost of care, putting the humane society’s ability to maintain the same level of service at risk, according to a...
Kendrick Post Office Steps In as Wildfire Shuts Down Juliaetta Location
JULIAETTA - The Gwen Fire affecting Nez Perce and Latah Counties in Idaho has led to the temporary closure of the Juliaetta Post Office. All mail and retail services have been relocated to the Kendrick Post Office at 703 E Main St., Kendrick. Customers can pick up their mail at...
Idaho Bar’s “Heterosexual Awareness Month” Makes Record Profits
A local bar in Eagle, Idaho, called the Old State Saloon, recently made headlines by declaring June “Heterosexual Awareness Month” and offering discounts for heterosexual customers. Fitzpatrick’s Inspiration. The idea for “Heterosexual Awareness Month” bar owner Mark Fitzpatrick said he was inspired to create the event in...
Seeking an upgrade, Nampa high schools install turf fields
NAMPA — High school fields are seeing an upgrade this summer in the Nampa School District, readying them for fall sports. The district’s three high schools are each having turf installed at their stadiums, replacing the previous grass fields. The combined cost of $1.5 million will be funded by the district’s 2023 levy. Some community members have questioned the use of funds by a struggling district. Concerns have been voiced...
Awards ceremony brings out ‘best’ that Boise has to offer
BOISE — The expression on Jeannie Jackson’s face, along with the tone and tenor of her voice, said it all. The owner of the local breakfast establishment Egg Mann and Earl had just taken home two top honors in Wednesday night’s Best of Boise awards ceremony in the Food and Dining category — one for Best Breakfast spot and the other for Best Biscuits in town. The emotion Jackson exuded...
Redfish Lake Recreation Complex set to reopen in stages after Bench Lake Fire closed the area
BOISE, Idaho — The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex, that was recently threatened by wildfires, is starting to reopen. Located within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), the complex will open in phases, with the first one starting on Friday. It is currently closed due to an emergency order due to the Bench Lake Fire, which started just one mile west of the lake on July 11.
Michael Shulikov finally fulfilling his childhood dream of playing football with the Bengals
Sometimes obvious things aren’t obvious. Take Michael Shulikov, for example. The 6-foot-6-inch Idaho State junior wide receiver, has the wing span of a pterodactyl, holds the school record for the high jump at just over 7 feet and has great ball skills. Off the field, he’s smart, engaging and personable. Pretty obvious you want this kid on your football team, right? To add to all that, it’s been Shulikov’s dream...
BYU-Idaho student graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree 42 Years after completing her Associate Degree
Konie Baldwin, grandmother of 14, received her associate degree at Ricks College 42 years ago. Now, at the age of 62, she has graduated with a bachelor’s of Business Management, after returning to school for four years of online study with BYU-Idaho. She was one of 2,975 graduates this semester.
You’re invited to enjoy the Idaho Falls Zoo after hours
IDAHO FALLS – Visitors can enjoy the Idaho Falls Zoo after hours this Thursday thanks to a special sponsorship from Teton Auto Group. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the zoo because of your work schedule, this is your chance to go. “People work during the...
Air Quality Advisory Remains in Effect for the Nez Perce Reservation
LAPWAI - An Air Quality Advisory continues to be in effect for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from nearby wildfires. Wildfire smoke may shift in and out of the area based on fire activity and wind conditions, leading to varying levels of air quality across different regions. As a precaution, no EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved during this period. This advisory will remain in effect until Monday, July 29, at 10:00 AM.
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