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Latino Fest returns to Boise after 5-year hiatus
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Food trucks, dance contests and a performance from A.B. Quintanilla — the brother of Selena — are all in order, as Boise’s Latino Fest is slated to set up shop in Cecil D. Andrus Park on Aug. 24.
Dedicated Juliaetta resident, Wendi Dodge, balances EMT duties with community service
JULIAETTA, ID – She's an EMT, a city council member, and a provider for many in her community. Wendi Dodge has been a Juliaetta resident for 20 years, a place she wouldn't change for the world. For her, the Gwen fire was terrifying seeing flames so close to her...
Community Library Network removes 'diversity, equity, inclusion' language from website
HAYDEN, Idaho — Trustees of the Community Library Network unanimously voted to remove the words "diversity, equity and inclusion" from the network's website Thursday during a meeting at the Hayden Library. “I believe that this is incongruent with the CLN’s personnel manual," Vice Chair Tom Hanley said, reading from...
Property Poses Puzzle for Planning & Politics
I’m still not sure that this title agrees with me. But if it caught your eye, then maybe this story’s subject will as well. Let’s dive into some Moscow zoning history, as well as some reasons that the city could be in a bind with a developing situation downtown.
Extreme Winds Impacted Utah Saturday; More Severe Storms Sunday
On Saturday, much of the Beehive State (Utah) was buzzing with fast-moving showers and thunderstorms. The winds were associated with an area of low pressure moving through Salt Lake City and on its way next to the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota. Scattered thunderstorms, some severe, will drift across...
NBA Youngboy Pleads Guilty In Weapons Case
NBA Youngboy is entering a guilty plea for his federal weapons case with the hopes of having the courts transfer the matter from Baton Rouge to Utah.Nicki Minaj Beats Nosey Heaux And Debunks Cokehead Claims The incident stems from a music video involving the rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden which was shot in Baton Rouge in 2020. Gaulden is charged with a count of possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Initial reports say Gaulden was in possession of a 9 mm handgun as well as a .45-caliber Glock. One part of the case was dismissed in March having to...
'Most fun I've ever had': Actor living, flourishing in Utah County
PROVO — A Utah actor is leading a Hollywood life without stepping foot in Tinsel Town. Brando White, of Provo, doesn't have dreams of moving to Los Angeles, as one might assume an actor would. He says the industry has undergone changes that may make a move to California forever unnecessary. In addition to more studios existing outside of Hollywood, COVID-19 restrictions led to auditions routinely being held remotely, which has allowed the local to shine.
Knicks’ Potential Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement’s Trade Price Doubles: Report
The New York Knicks’ search for Isaiah Hartenstein‘s replacement hit a roadblock when the price of one of their trade targets doubled. From at least one first-round pick to now two first-rounders, the Utah Jazz’s asking price for center Walker Kessler has increased, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha.
Delta Adds Two Regional Routes
Delta is adding more regional service from two of its hubs. Starting in November, the airline will expand flights to Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Bentonville, Ark. As first noted by Adrian Waltz on Twitter/X and validated with Cirium Diio schedule data, Delta will fly between Northwest Arkansas and Salt Lake City along with Detroit. The Detroit route is slated to begin on Nov. 11, 2024 operated by an Endeavor Air CRJ-900.
Salt Lake City murals remembering those killed by police face demolition as part of city rezoning plan
City-owned buildings featuring murals of people killed in confrontations with police could be demolished, and family members are looking to make sure that, if they are, the memories of their loved ones live on elsewhere.
Coeur d’Alene man arrested for interfering with sheriff’s office helicopter
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of pointing a high powered laser at a county helicopter Friday night. According to the sheriff’s office, a routine Kootenai County Regional Air Support Unit flight was endangered when a 30-year-old Coeur d’Alene man pointed a high powered laser at the helicopter.
Central Mass. firefighters join crew battling wildfires in Idaho
Six wildland firefighters from Central Mass., including the crew boss, are part in a 21-person crew that was sent to fight ongoing blazes in the Pioneerville area of Boise, Idaho, according to the state. Central Mass. firefighters on the crew include crew boss Roy Joseph Liard Jr. of Millville, Michael Anthony Luibil of Hubbardston, Brian Mayer of West Groton, Declan Nash of Groton, Tyler Douglas Desautels of Millbury and Riley Holm of Worcester. ...
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