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Idaho Wolf Population Said to Plummet
The number of wolves has dropped. Not by much, but computer modeling by Idaho Fish and Game suggests a decline. The overall count, still more than 1,100, is well above original projections. Wolves were reintroduced into Idaho in the 1990s, with the claim from environmentalists that there wouldn’t be more than 150 animals.
Gruesome 2004 Idaho Case Will Be Featured on New True Crime Series
Another true crime television series is about to take viewers to Rexburg, Idaho. We’re sure when you hear the words “true crime,” “Rexburg” and “Idaho” in the same sentence you’d assume it’s another look at the Daybell-Vallow case. With how profile...
Ford Mustang Driver Turns Idaho Home Into Drive-Thru
Ford Mustang crashes into Idaho home, injuring teenage passenger. The driver reportedly fled the scene but was later apprehended by police. Suspect faces multiple charges including felony child endangerment. A Ford Mustang took a wrong turn – literally – ending up inside an Idaho home with a teenage passenger. The...
AIR QUALITY ALERT: Numerous local cities including Pocatello, Blackfoot and American Falls under air quality advisory due to unhealthy conditions created by wildfire smoke
An air quality alert has been issued for several local counties because of wildfire smoke. Bannock, Power, Bingham, Butte, Cassia and Minidoka counties are all under the air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke creating unhealthy conditions, especially for children, the elderly and individuals with respiratory issues. The areas under the advisory include Pocatello, Chubbuck, McCammon, Arimo, Inkom, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Blackfoot, Shelley, Firth, Fort Hall, Aberdeen, Atomic City, Idaho National Laboratory, Craters of the Moon, American Falls, Rockland, Arbon, Raft River, Declo, Burley,...
Creech claims judge in lawsuit should have recused herself
Originally published July 25 by IdahoReports. Five months after the failed execution of Thomas Creech, a man on Idaho’s death row, his attorneys are challenging the judge who refused to recuse herself based on a potential friendship with the Ada County Prosecutor. On Feb. 28, the Idaho Department of Correction called off the execution attempt of Creech after its medical team could not establish an IV line to execute him...
Boise Farmers Market Vendors Want You To Do This One Easy Thing
Should all vendors accept cards at the Farmer's Market?. Boise residents debate whether vendors should universally accept card payments. The original poster passionately pleaded, "For the love of God, please stop bringing big bills to vendors who don't take cards," sparking a flurry of opinions. Many commenters sympathized with the...
Lewiston Man Allegedly Causes Injury Crash In North Whitman County
A Lewiston man was allegedly driving drunk when he crashed in North Whitman County injuring himself and his two passengers. The Washington State Patrol responded to the crash early Saturday morning around 3:00 at the junction of U.S. Highway 195 and State Route 271 South of Rosalia. Troopers say that 43 year old Brad Olander was driving a small sedan Northbound on US195 when he tried to exit onto to SR271. He crashed off the ramp and hit an embankment. Olander was injured along with his passengers 30 year old Willie Campbell and 30 year old Sophia Jones both of Lewiston. All three were taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Troopers say that Olander faces possible vehicular assault charges along with DUI.
Plastic duck race competitors land in Idaho Falls
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is a press release from DWI. The first flock of ducks have made their way to Idaho Falls and arrived at DWI for the 33nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race to be held on Saturday August 10th. DWI clients have taken a break from their regular daily contract work to prep the 25,000 ducks by cleaning them up from their last race. They remove the old ID stickers and place new ones on them. A few “dead” ducks and imposters are identified and removed from the field. The Duck Race project is a highlight for everyone at DWI.
Camp Hayden returns with fun for children with special needs
RIRIE — Camp Hayden returned for its sixth year of creating fun for families with special needs. Friday through Sunday, Camp Hayden is hosting the families of 20 children with special needs at Aspen Grove Inn and RV Park, which is the most the camp has ever hosted. “Every...
Idaho’s colleges navigate complexities of AI, work to integrate its benefits without compromising educational standards, policies
Originally published July 17 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. The use of artificial intelligence in Idaho is a new concern state officials are faced with. This year, Idaho lawmakers passed two laws restricting the use of AI to generate deep fakes in political campaigns and AI-generated sexual depictions of children. Now, Idaho colleges and universities are grappling with...
Redfish Lodge begins to reopen, Bench Lake Fire almost contained
STANLEY, Idaho — Redfish Lodge began to open again to reserved guests on Sunday as fire crews neared total containment of the Bench Lake Fire. According to Nevada Team One, The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex opened back up Sunday as fire crews increased the fire to 85% containment. Personnel numbers decreased to 146 as Great Basin Incident Management Team Four transitioned control of resources to the Nevada team.
Fire crews hinder Thunder Fire growth, make progress on containment efforts
SALMON, Idaho — Fire crews battling the Thunder Fire twelve miles south of Salmon are steadily progressing in containment efforts. According to the Thunder Fire Information Team, the lightning-caused fire is 15% contained and remains at 2,474 acres large as of Sunday morning. Due to the rugged terrain, aircraft...
3 White Supremacists Sentenced Over Plot To Destroy Power Grid
According to the government, the men 'prepared, and trained to attack America’s power grid in order to advance their violent white supremacist ideology.'. The three men who plotted a white supremacist attack on an energy facility in Idaho or its surrounding states were sentenced on July 25, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
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