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Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Growing Idaho: KTVB viewers sound off on housing
BOISE, Idaho — Last week, the Growing Idaho story was about how Idaho's lower wage earners, specifically minimum wage earners, could never afford a home. Justin Corr’s post on Facebook got more than 230 comments. The KTVB post got more than 1,200 comments. Let's look at some. Sid...
Idaho Christian Bar Owner Offers Straight Men Free Beer During Pride Month
The Old State Saloon in Idaho will provide free beer to heterosexual males on “Hetero Male Mondays”. As LGTBQ+ people and allies kick off Pride Month this June, a bar in Idaho has created their own holiday in response. History of Pride Month. First celebrated as the 1-year...
Clearwater Power Announces Appointment of Telly Stanger as the New General Manager/CEO
LEWISTON – Clearwater Power Company has announced the appointment of Telly Stanger, MBA, as its new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Stanger will officially assume his new role on July 29, succeeding K. David Hagen, who is retiring after a distinguished 40-year career with the cooperative, including 19 years as General Manager/CEO.
Woman going to prison for drunk driving crash that killed her 7-year-old
IDAHO FALLS — A 30-year-old woman was given prison time after she pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed her 7-year-old child. Jessica Martinez was sentenced by District Judge Bruce Pickett to a minimum of one and a half years and a maximum of 10 years in prison. She will also be required to pay at least $1,500 in court fees and fines.
Man Accused in Lewiston Attempted Murder Case Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
LEWISTON - A man who was indicted for the 2023 attempted murder of Loyal Otis Dickson in Lewiston pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a lesser charge. According to the Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office, on July 14, 2023, the Lewiston Police Department responded to an injured person call in North Lewiston. Upon arrival, officers located the victim unconscious with multiple stab wounds. The victim was identified as Dickson.
City Council approves proposal to build 86 townhomes near Pocatello park, despite recommendations against it
POCATELLO — By unanimous vote, the Pocatello City Council approved the proposed development of 86 townhomes near the popular Ammon Park. A recent public hearing that lasted roughly 2-1/2 hours included some barbs between residents speaking against the proposal and the developers, mainly regarding the developers’ “plan B.”
State considers limiting local authority over housing, zoning and development
As a state panel eyes limiting local governments’ authority to regulate development, two mayors are calling on the Legislature to address housing shortages and affordability by instead giving municipalities more tools. The Legislature’s Regulatory Reduction Task Force is set to meet in Cheyenne on Thursday to consider six draft...
Homes threatened overnight in fire near Parleys Canyon
PARLEYS CANYON, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A hillside field fire briefly threatened homes just after midnight Wednesday near the mouth of Parleys Canyon. The blaze near 2546 S. Scenic Drive was first reported at 12:26 a.m., according to Salt Lake City emergency dispatch. Initial reports indicated some...
Come ‘home’ to Hyde Park this weekend | News
HYDE PARK — The Cache Valley Cruise-In was just held in early July, but we’re not done with car shows. It’s a car show and so much more this weekend during Hometown Days – Friday and Saturday in Hyde Park. On KVNU’s For the People program...
Orofino man Arrested After Allegedly Dropping bag of Fentanyl Pills at Casino
LEWISTON - An Orofino man is facing felony drug trafficking charges after allegedly dropping a plastic bag of suspected fentanyl pills during a visit to the Clearwater River Casino. At around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office responded to the Clearwater River Casino after a plastic bag...
Managing generative artificial intelligence in Idaho’s public higher education
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 the new technology and its implications […] The post Managing generative artificial intelligence in Idaho’s public higher education appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Generative AI is speeding procurement, but not without risks
Procurement, the process of purchasing products and services from commercial bidders, is a heavily regulated and lengthy affair that sometimes takes months or years to complete. But as cities and states explore uses of generative artificial intelligence, a few, like the State of Idaho and the City of Murray, Utah, are finding early success when applying the rapidly advancing technology.
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