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People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past a building and trees engulfed in flames as a tunnel of smoke rose over the roadway. Videos posted to social media include a man who said he heard explosions...
Thousands expected to attend Latter-day Saint Young Single Adult conference in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding a conference for young single adults in Idaho Falls next month. Around 2,000 participants are expected to attend the North America Central YSA Conference that is scheduled to run from Aug. 14-17 at the Mountain America Center.
Latah County couple asking for help after home was lost following large fires
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho — A couple in Latah County is asking for help after the aftermath of the Gwen and River Fires destroyed their home and all of their belongings. The couple's friends from work set up the GoFundMe page to bring awareness to their situation. According to the...
Gwen Fire Evening Update for Friday, July 26
Communities Impacted: Julietta, Lapwai, and Culdesac. Structures: Primary residences, outbuildings and a commercial building are among the structures lost. Structure assessments are underway to further evaluate the extent of the losses. Personnel: Around 200 actively assigned to the Gwen Fire. Number of Evacuees: Approximately 300. Road Closures: US Highway 12...
Police: Local man arrested after stealing truck, attempting to push it over cliffside
POCATELLO — A 22-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say he stole a truck, damaged it significantly and then attempted to push it off a cliff using another vehicle. Sabin Leo Reyes, of Pocatello, has been charged with grand theft and destruction of evidence, both felonies, following an incident that began to unfold on July 20, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. ...
Two local residents recently arrested on burglary charges for separate Gate City incidents
POCATELLO — A man and a woman were recently arrested on burglary charges for separate incidents in the Gate City. A 46-year-old local woman was recently arrested after police say she entered the home of another local woman and removed items from the residence. Kayla Jean Pratt, 46, of Chubbuck, has been charged with one felony count of burglary following the incident, which unfolded on July 19. ...
Woman rushed to hospital after car slams into sign, overturns in front of Idaho Falls Pediatrics
AMMON — A woman was rushed to the hospital after a crash involving two vehicles ended with one car smashing into a sign and overturning. It happened Friday around 4 p.m. on Eagle Drive in front of Idaho Falls Pediatrics in Ammon. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of...
Seeking an upgrade, Nampa high schools install turf fields
NAMPA — High school fields are seeing an upgrade this summer in the Nampa School District, readying them for fall sports. The district’s three high schools are each having turf installed at their stadiums, replacing the previous grass fields. The combined cost of $1.5 million will be funded by the district’s 2023 levy. Some community members have questioned the use of funds by a struggling district. Concerns have been voiced...
Awards ceremony brings out ‘best’ that Boise has to offer
BOISE — The expression on Jeannie Jackson’s face, along with the tone and tenor of her voice, said it all. The owner of the local breakfast establishment Egg Mann and Earl had just taken home two top honors in Wednesday night’s Best of Boise awards ceremony in the Food and Dining category — one for Best Breakfast spot and the other for Best Biscuits in town. The emotion Jackson exuded...
Significant NOAA Funding to Enhance Nez Perce Tribal Hatcheries
LAPWAI - The Nez Perce Tribe has received welcome news as the Biden Administration announces substantial funding to support Pacific salmon and steelhead hatcheries. This funding addresses the critical need for maintenance and repairs at the Columbia Basin hatcheries, where there is currently a $1 billion backlog in infrastructure fixes.
Target reportedly looking at Pine Ridge Mall area as redevelopment project advances
One of the nation’s largest retailers has its eyes on the Gate City area as developers make progress on a project to convert the Pine Ridge Mall into an open-air retail center. SimonCRE, a national development and acquisition firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently met with Bannock County Commissioners to discuss a fee waiver for hauling construction waste to the landfill when the eventual teardown of much of the Pine Ridge Mall commences next year. ...
Latah County Historical Society Ice Cream Social on Sunday
The Latah County Historical Society will host its 47th annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 28th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the McConnell Mansion in Moscow. The event will feature activities for kids, horse and wagon rides, live music, and free ice cream sundaes.
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