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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...
Former BYRDS cyclist competes in the Tour de France
This weekend, cyclists from around the world will compete in the last two stages of the Tour de France race. Among these athletes is Boise native Matteo Jorgenson, who attributes his start in the sport to BYRDS, a youth cycling program here in the Treasure Valley. Douglas Tobin, President of...
Some Idaho services, entities adjust schedules around heat
To maintain safety, Idaho utility services have been forced to adjust their workday around high heat. With historic temperatures felt throughout Idaho over the past few weeks, various entities throughout the Gem State have been forced to adjust their workdays around the heat to ensure staff safety and help prevent any heat-related illness. The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) touched on the challenges of lingering high heat in a meeting...
Idaho Club May Provide Insight Into the Future of Practice Facilities
“The Barn” at the River Club in Boise, Idaho is a unique facility with 10 bays designed for year-round use. Four of the bays are equipped with Trackman. It occupies only half an acre of land, and features artificial turf which requires very little maintenance. “On a lot of sites, the wisdom of using 12 acres or more of land and a lot of water just to allow people to whack balls is debatable,” says golf course architect Brian Curley.
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.
Wildfire suppression efforts continue; Idaho crews helping with Oregon fires
After a hot, dry weekend, the bi-state area continues to be a tinderbox. Eastern Oregon’s Durkee wildfire, which began last Wednesday, ballooned from fewer than 3,000 acres on Friday to 173,758 on Monday and is still at 0% contained. Also in Oregon, the Cow Valley fire remains steady at...
Stage one fire restrictions ordered for McCall as wildfire conditions persist
As wildfire conditions continue in Idaho, land management agencies are preparing to implement stage one fire restrictions on Friday with plans to keep the restrictions in effect until October.
Volcanic wonderland awaits adventurers in southern Idaho at Craters of the Moon
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of six guest opinions commemorating the Craters of the Moon National Monument Centennial. While southern Idaho’s vast Snake River Plain is lauded and renowned among geology aficionados for its fantastic volcanic landscapes, Craters of the Moon National Monument stands apart as its single exemplary feature. Boasting […] The post Volcanic wonderland awaits adventurers in southern Idaho at Craters of the Moon appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Texas Fire in North Idaho is now 60% contained, officials say
Crews fighting the Texas Fire burning east of Kendrick in Latah County report that the fire is 60% contained, making “significant progress” securing the fireline, fire officials said. Almost 200 firefighters were fighting the human-caused fire in North Idaho that has shrunk to 1,565 acres with more accurate mapping, according to a news release Monday […] The post Texas Fire in North Idaho is now 60% contained, officials say appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 41, Boen Phelps
It’s a lowkey Sunday. Another day closer to kickoff. And almost to the 30s. My how the time has flown by. With 41 Days until kickoff we have — Safety Boen Phelps. Mr. Phelps signed on the dotted line as a walk on in February of 2023. He had some other lower-level offers in Montana Western and Central Washington.
'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education. Then she and her husband, Morgan, got a call that changed their lives. A family member...
Motorcycle Crash: 1 Rider from Utah Killed and 1 Injured on Idaho Highway
A motorcycle crash on an Idaho highway has left 1 dead and another injured. The deadly accident happened in Eastern Idaho not far from the Montana border on Interstate 15 at milepost 179. Idaho State Police responded around 10:51 in the morning of July 22nd. A Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by...
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