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Idaho’s Top 2 Overpriced Grocery Stores Revealed
Remember when fast food was affordable? Was buying food at a restaurant or the grocery store not so painful? Americans haven't felt this much pain when purchasing food for forty years. Politicians blame each other, but the high energy cost has spiked the price of everything. Veteran shoppers have returned...
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...
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
Central Idaho fire restrictions issued; firefighters report gains in Bench Lake, Texas wildfires
Firefighters continue to make progress containing two wildfires burning in central Idaho and north central Idaho. In central Idaho, fire officials reported the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest is 23% contained, up from 13% reported Monday. Fire officials, in a news release, credit progress containing the eastern edge of the Bench Lake Fire to efforts of fire crews and aviation resources. ...
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issues burning regulations due to poor air quality
NAMPA, Idaho — The air quality for the Treasure Valley is currently considered red or unhealthy due to wildfires burning in surrounding areas, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. As of a result of the Air Quality Index being 165 in certain locations Wednesday, all outdoor open...
Idaho Joins the Entire Planet in Slow Roasting
Is hot enough for you? How often do you hear that question during summer? The question is being posed around the world. Scientists say last Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on the planet. You can see some of the details by clicking here. I was going to provide a link for the Washington Post version, but Pravda-on-the-Potomac is behind a paywall. The writer of the Post story buries the point that temperature records are only a few centuries old.
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
118°: Inside the hottest temp ever recorded in Idaho
The last several weeks in Boise have been HOT with temperatures reaching over 100 for several days in a row. The hottest days this year were on July 10th and 21st – both reaching 108 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the record high temperature in Boise, for...
Newest and Most Unique Football Trophy Comes to the Gem State
College football is a big deal in the state of Idaho. While not everyone watches it or follows it, Boise State has become a household brand that is what most people think of when they think of the Gem State. If you ask most people what they know about Idaho, they are likely to say two things, that is potatoes and Boise State football. The season is fast approaching and will be here before you know it, but what some may not realize is that there are college football programs in Idaho as well. Two of the colleges in Idaho will reignite their college football rivalry this fall, and they will do so with a new and unique trophy.
Northern lights may be visible this week over several states from New York to Idaho
The northern lights may be visible in the U.S. this week over several northern states. The displays are expected late Tuesday and into the predawn hours Wednesday, with another possible chance Wednesday evening. The eruption on the sun that's responsible for the aurora forecast was much weaker than the ones...
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