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Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
Fulbright Scholar Program award given to UI professors
The Fulbright Scholar Program has granted the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to four University of Idaho professors for the 2024-25 academic year. According to its website, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the largest fellowship program for U.S. scholars. The program offers “over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world.” The Fulbright Program has allowed more than 400,000 professionals from various backgrounds to perform research abroad.
Massive Local Art Gallery To Take Over Boise This Summer
Boise is an amazing place to live especially because we have some of the most creative people in the country living here. Boise also highlights all of these artists in extremely cool ways. Every year Treefort Music Festival and Boise Music Festival features dozens of local artists and bands. When you're walking around Boise you can also see some of the amazing art work featured on traffic boxes and murals throughout the city.
‘A career criminal’: Prisoner who escaped in Boise hospital ambush sentenced for crimes
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho Department of Correction Officer Daniel Lopez said he wanted to believe that the actions taken by Skylar Meade, the prisoner who escaped in a hospital ambush, were an “extreme slipup” in judgment from someone tired of being incarcerated. But after viewing text...
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
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...
Clearwater Paper Enters Agreement to Sell Tissue Business for $1.06 Billion
LEWISTON - Clearwater Paper Corporation announced Monday morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation for $1.06 billion, subject to adjustments for debt, cash, transaction expenses and net working capital. Clearwater Paper's tissue business includes the company's Lewiston facility. Sofidel...
Idaho Falls woman launching African-American Art and Culture Center, and she’s asking for your help
IDAHO FALLS – Months after establishing a meal-delivery service in Idaho Falls, Delphia Bradley wants to make sure the African-American voice is heard and represented in eastern Idaho. The 38-year-old woman is working with a local organization to launch an African-American Art & Cultural Center in Idaho Falls. An...
Dangerous Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas: What You Need To Know
We're in the thick of summer and some of the best activities you can do during the summer take place outside. Also, it's easier now than any other time to lose track of time while you're outside as daylight lasts a lot longer. A dangerous virus is threatening our safety...
Nampa Mayor Declares “Nampa Farmers Market Day” in Honor of Market’s 35th Birthday
In a ceremony held at the Nampa Farmers Market, Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling issued a proclamation naming July 13th as “Nampa Farmers Market Day” in honor of the Market’s 35th birthday. Joined by Nampa Farmers Market Board President Bob Wagner, Secretary Niccole Perrine, Treasurer Michele Alidjani, Board...
Beat Boise’s Heat Indoors With Idaho’s Fastest Growing Trendy Sport
Boise is one of those places where when it’s cold it’s really cold and when it’s hot it’s really hot and over the past few weeks Boise residents have been working with the “really hot” stage of summer. It could be a struggle to be outside in the heat for more than 10 minutes at a time which is upsetting for many people considering it’s not as easy to stay active when it’s over 100 degrees outside.
Grace High School student to hold golf tournament for senior project, raise funds for team
GRACE — Even growing up around a golf family, Karlie Christensen disliked golf and thought it was boring. Fast-forward to now and the incoming senior at Grace High School is putting on her first golf tournament on Aug. 3. She has been on the golf team ever since her freshman year. "Growing up, I didn't...
Bronco Updates: Tedford Steps Down, New Commits, College Football 25
Also added the 2B Player of the Year From Washington. Three games deep, can confirm: The return of the game lives up to the hype!. ISU turning into a real BSU legacy establishment, between this and Harsin’s son committing there to play QB. Basketball Shaping Up For A Special...
City of Eagle becomes non-sanctuary city, meaning fewer services and protections for undocumented people
Originally published July 19 on KTVB.COM. EAGLE — The city of Eagle recently became a non-sanctuary city after a recent city council decision, and that decision has left the city riddled with controversy. “What they’re doing is they’re sending a message to people who are undocumented here in Idaho, saying they are not welcome in their city limits. and so that has dangerous implications,“ Estefania Mondragon, executive director for PODER...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: How important is the upcoming season to Cody Hawkins' tenure at Idaho State?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. And to get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until the start of it. Today’s question: How important is the upcoming season to Cody Hawkins’ tenure at Idaho State? And the answer is − extremely important. ...
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