Eagle
LATEST NEWS
Registration opens for recently renamed Tobin Bolter Memorial Kids’ Duathlon
BOISE, Idaho — In April, Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter was killed in the line of duty, and the community came together to honor him throughout the Treasure Valley. Tuesday marks the official registration opening for the recently named Tobin Bolter Memorial Kids’ Duathlon, which was previously known as the Ada Counties Kids' Duathlon. The event will continue to have a 250-participant cap, so officials urge the public to register soon.
LCSC Graphic Communications Program Named 'Exemplary' by State CTE Division
LEWISTON - The Idaho Division of Career Technical Education recently recognized the Lewis-Clark State College graphic communications program as its 2024 postsecondary exemplary program. Assistant professor, Sam Coulter, and associate professor, Andy Tuschhoff, will accept the award on behalf of the program during the annual Connect Conference later this summer.
Cities, agencies warn of fireworks hazards entering Fourth of July
Local public safety agencies have been gearing up for the Fourth of July, with a number of them sending out safety tips and advisories over the past week regarding fireworks entering Thursday’s holiday. All are preparing for the Fourth, an annual rite of passage celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence in 1776 and typically featuring outdoor celebrations, barbecues and plenty of fireworks being set off to commemorate the occasion. The city...
Sunny and breezy today with highs in the mid-80s
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It should be another sunny day around southwest Idaho. A dry front will bring windy conditions to the region. Strong winds and low humidity will create dangerous fire weather conditions for the Western Magic Valley. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the...
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 60, Spencer Gieg
Last day of the 60s! I’m just pleased as punch with how fast this countdown is going. High school: Valley Christian High School (CA) It’s hard to say, as there is very little information able to be found out there. It appears that he joined the roster as a walk-on in 2022 after fielding some interest from some smaller schools.
Civil engineering students land first national placement at industry competition
The Boise State American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) chapter made its first appearance at the 2024 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships a successful one. Seven undergraduate students from the College of Engineering traveled to Provo, Utah, finishing third in the nation with multiple category awards. The team’s Waterfront Revitalization...
Nonprofit celebrates 75 years of community building through football
This year, Optimist Youth Football will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. As a nonprofit, the organization has helped to coach more than 70,000 young athletes, and this month they'll be adding to that number as they kick off their Kids Skills Camp. Jerrone Moore, president of Optimist Youth Football, joined...
New upgrades available on Qualtrics
The Office of Information Technology upgraded the Boise State Qualtrics survey software with several new and advanced features, including an offline survey option (using the Offline Mobile App), enhanced analysis tools and more. This upgrade will improve the user experience while maintaining the familiar functionality of taking or building surveys like before.
Ethridge Earns Academic All-American Honors
AUSTIN, Texas - The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced the 2024 Baseball Academic All-America Teams on Tuesday morning, with Northwest Nazarene's Kyle Ethridge earning the prestigious recognition. Ethridge is the third player in NNU baseball history to be named an Academic All-American, joining teammates John Gonzalez and Ben Johnson in...
Geis seated on national forensic committee
Boise’s Leo Geis has been seated on a federal NIST Forensic Sciences Committee on digital imaging. NIST provides expertise in science enhancing the U.S. economic competitive posture and integrity. Geis’ foci include admissibility and veracity of visual evidence; his expertise includes optics, ocular physiology and neurology, and other photonic...
Inside The Highlander: Boise's only year-round rooftop bar
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Located inside Hotel Renegade, The Highlander says they're the only rooftop bar in Boise to offer year-round service. "There are several rooftop bars that deliver great cocktails and great food, but eight floors up with the amount of views and capacity that we're able to hold kind of separates us from everybody else," said beverage operations manager for Hotel Renegade, Forrest Ostrander. "The Highlander is a craft cocktail bar and lounge with a 180-degree wraparound rooftop terrace patio that oversees the Owyhee Mountain Range, the Boise Foothills and the downtown's landscape of Boise itself."
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.