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Artist hopes paintings and conversations can help destigmatize mental health
Artist Michael Norsk uses painting to help manage his mental health. Now, he’s hoping his experience and art can create support for others with similar struggles. Repetitive acrylic dots and strokes fill the canvas of Norsk’s paintings. He’s originally from Denmark and moved to Boise about seven years ago. He describes one of his paintings with a black background and gold and silver coming through.
(Video) – Braves Football hosts the Shelley Russets
The Wyoming high school football season is here! For the Star Valley Braves that means breaking in some new facilities while hosting perennial Idaho power Shelley to kick off the 2024 campaign. This Week Zero match up is the third straight season in which the Braves and Russets have met with Star Valley winning the last two.
Boise school district relocates varsity football games to Homedale due to poor air quality
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise School District moved the varsity football games scheduled for Friday night to Homedale due to the poor air quality, which is unlikely to improve over the weekend. The games at Dona Larsen Park will now be played at Homedale High School with Borah...
High school games are being changed due to unhealthy air conditions
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Area fires have brought on a plethora of smoke resulting in unhealthy air quality. KMVT has reached out to schools for any information about delayed or cancelled games. Updates will continue as soon as more information is given. As of now:. Friday’s Minico away...
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.
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...
This ‘vicious’ freshman is set for big Boise State role — even as backup to team’s star
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Boise State fans have become accustomed to seeing the ball clutched tightly next to the No. 2 jersey of running back Ashton Jeanty. But if they blink on Saturday, they might miss that it’s not in the reliable hands of No. 2; instead, No. 26 has possession.
Magical Idaho Event Draws Crowds from as Far as Utah, Washington
If you can believe it--summer doesn't have much time left. If felt like summer showed up a little bit late this year, but made up for the tardiness with plenty of 100 or more degree days and some smokey skies to go along with them. Now, as most of summer is behind us--September is creeping up, which ushers in one of Boise's most magical events: The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic.
Mother-daughter duo to open thrift shop in Montpelier
MONTPELIER — A local mother-daughter duo have come together to open a new thrift shop that's sure to have something to interest everyone in the community. Kylee Skinner, who owns the shop with her mother, Kellie Wilson, said the name of the shop is Second Time Around Thrifting. Before they had the idea to open, they worked for another thrift shop in town. "That ended up going under," she said....
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