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Grand Opening Celebration: Perfectly Imperfect Ceramics Cuts the Ribbon in Fruitland
Perfectly Imperfect Ceramics celebrated its Grand Opening on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Fruitland Chamber of Commerce. The new paint-your-own-pottery (PYOP) studio invites residents to unleash their creativity in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Located in the heart of Fruitland, Perfectly Imperfect Ceramics offers a contemporary twist on pottery painting. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, the studio promises fun and uncomplicated creativity, allowing visitors to make one-of-a-kind gifts or simply enjoy a soothing DIY experience.
Boys & Girls Club opens at former Nampa elementary school
NAMPA, Idaho — Following a slew of changes in the Nampa School District, schedule changes and school closures have impacted community resources. As school began on Aug. 19, the local Boys & Girls Club prepared for a shift in demand. Just two weeks before the beginning of the school...
North Idaho College board facing scrutiny from accreditor
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — As North Idaho College prepares for an October site visit from its accreditor, the issues of board governance and trustee behavior loom large. Trustees convened Tuesday for a special meeting on NIC’s main campus to discuss the matter. Joining them were Debbie DiThomas and Ken Burke, consultants from the Association of Community College Trustees.
Idaho-based dairy plans new $200-million ice cream plant
A large dairy plant in the Magic Valley is about to get a lot bigger. Idaho Milk Products launched in 2009, a joint venture of Aardema Dairies, Bettencourt Dairies, and Big Sky Dairies. Over the last 15 years, the facility in Jerome has continued to grow, focusing on the production of milk protein concentrate, isolate, powder, and cream. It processes 1.6 billion pounds of raw milk each year.
Wood River Valley black bears are back in town and finding residential garbage
Idaho Fish and Game continues to receive multiple reports of black bears visiting homes and neighborhoods throughout the Wood River Valley. Many of the reports are of black bears accessing residential garbage carts that have not been secured in a garage or locked storage area. To keep bears wild, it...
Prep football: Top storylines for Week 1 — including the Rocky Mountain Rumble
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... It’s on. Week 1 kicks off Friday as all area football teams finally open the 2024 season. There were some impressive wins last week — looking at you Madison, Sugar-Salem, Highland and Firth. But this week’s top attraction is in Pocatello, where the Rocky Mountain Rumble features seven games over Friday and Saturday at Idaho State University’s ICCU Arena.
Boise Area Remember Scott, Larry, And Theresa
The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic continues this week in the Boise area. The event is the official end of Summer in the Treasure Valley, as folks enjoy the balloons and Labor Day weekend. The event continues to grow and is so popular that it takes an entire year to prepare for it.
Local girl wins showmanship awards at Bear Lake County Fair
MONTPELIER — Local girl Sarah Jo Wells received several showmanship awards at the Bear Lake County Fair that took place between Aug. 12 and Aug. 17. Trish Wells, Sarah Jo's mother, said her daughter has been showing lambs since she was 8-years-old. She started doing it competitively about three years ago. "Her goal was to win in showmanship at the Bear Lake County Fair," she said. ...
Bingham Healthcare Foundation donates $7,500 to local schools, Blackfoot Police Department
BLACKFOOT — The Bingham Healthcare Foundation has announced that it will donate $4,000 to School Resource officers in Bingham County and another $3,500 to the Blackfoot Police Department. According to a news release from Bingham Healthcare Foundation, the donation to the schools will ensure that every School Resource Officer is equipped with an emergency response kit. The donation to the police department was used to purchase Level III-A ballistic helmets for the officers. ...
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to hold groundbreaking for new fire station next week
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the new Fort Hall Fire Station on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 am located at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall. Invited dignitaries will attend the event along with the Fort Hall Business Council, the project team, business partners and community members. “We are looking forward to this momentous occasion and are extremely grateful for Congressman...
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