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Deadline Approaching for Public Assistance Requests in Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Office of Emergency Management is reminding eligible state and local governments, as well as certain nonprofits, that the deadline to submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) for costs related to the severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on April 14-15, 2024, is fast approaching. The...
Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office investigating 59-year-old Lewiston man found with gunshot wound
LEWISTON - This afternoon about 2:12 pm, Nez Perce County Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 900 block of Larch Lane just outside of Lewiston. The caller reported a male in the home had pointed a pistol at them and fired off at least 2 rounds. When Deputies...
Thunderstorms, strong winds topple trees in Pocatello and Blackfoot
Parts of East Idaho experienced some wild weather Monday evening, including thunderstorms and high winds that downed large trees in Blackfoot and north Pocatello. The Idaho State Journal spoke to a resident of Pocatello who lives near the Bannock County Event Center as well as a resident of Porterville Road in Blackfoot who both experienced scary situations Monday evening involving trees that were toppled by the destructive winds. Erika Cropp,...
Moscow Police Department Participates in Statewide Impaired Driving Mobilization
This Independence Day, the Moscow Police Department is teaming up with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) to prevent impaired driving. July 3rd – 10th, law enforcement agencies statewide will dedicate resources to stop drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The 4th of July travel period comes during the 100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads, between Memorial Day and Labor Day. According to OHS data, 31 people have been killed in crashes in Idaho since Memorial Day this year.
Fourth of July Parade in the Magic Valley Changes Route this Year
Fourth of July is fast approaching, and that means it is time to get things prepared. It is time to buy fireworks, time to get food, and time to figure out plans for the holiday. It also means coming up with a plan for the Sagebrush Days Parade happening in Buhl, which takes place every Fourth of July. The parade is a tradition for many families and is one of the best parades that takes place all year, but this year, the parade will be a little different, and if you aren't aware of the changes, you might miss the parade altogether.
NIGHTLIFE: New Speakeasy Opening in Twin Falls Idaho
A new speakeasy is opening in Twin Falls on July 5th promising excitement and fun for those wanting a new nightlife experience. Speakeasies have a rich history, rooted in the Prohibition era of the 1920s when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were illegal in the United States. During this time, underground bars, known as speakeasies, flourished, offering patrons a place to enjoy illicit drinks, music, and camaraderie away from the watchful eyes of the law. The allure of these hidden establishments lay in their secretive nature and the thrill of defying authority.
Not ready to give up on public schools
In my column last week describing my trip home from Coeur d’ Alene, I mentioned that a few items of consideration were approved by the general delegate assembly despite my dissenting vote. I would like to editorialize about one of them. As you may have read, one of the...
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