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Payette Summer School Program holds Mock Chamber of Commerce
PAYETTE – Wednesday, July 17th, Payette Schools held a Junior Chamber of Commerce, where Summer School students worked on creating their own business within the Treasure Valley. Payette is home to Teachers for America’s (TFA). Every summer they help teach the summer program at Payette to learn and get...
Vale Bureau of Land Management transferring Badlands Complex Fires to complex incident management team
BAKER COUNTY – (Release by Vale BLM)Vale firefighters and partners are working around the clock to suppress multiple wildfires sparked by lightning east of Interstate 84 between Durkee and Richland called the Badlands Complex. Rocky Mountain 2 Complex Incident Management Team will in brief Wednesday morning, spend the day...
Newest and Most Unique Football Trophy Comes to the Gem State
College football is a big deal in the state of Idaho. While not everyone watches it or follows it, Boise State has become a household brand that is what most people think of when they think of the Gem State. If you ask most people what they know about Idaho, they are likely to say two things, that is potatoes and Boise State football. The season is fast approaching and will be here before you know it, but what some may not realize is that there are college football programs in Idaho as well. Two of the colleges in Idaho will reignite their college football rivalry this fall, and they will do so with a new and unique trophy.
Fall Bazaar to come to downtown Weiser this year
A new event is being added to Weiser’s downtown list of fun things to do with the Fall Bazaar. For many years it was held at Second Chance located on Hwy. 95, but will move into town in early October. Planning the event, Patrick Nauman says there will be a Kids Zone along with hundreds of vendors.
Weiser’s Roundup brings some hot summer action
A junior bullrider exhibits almost flawless form as he comes out of the chute during the 79th Weiser Valley Roundup held at Fred Hust Arena in Weiser July 6-8. See story below for full results. Photo by Philip A. Janquart.
Echo Dell 4-H Club celebrating 75 years
Current leaders of the Weiser area’s Echo Dell 4-H Club, Amy McDonald, left, and Patti Matthews, right, and joined by McDonald’s daughter, Mia, are pictured with a special 75th anniversary banner celebrating the long duration of the club. Be sure to visit the club’s display booth at next week’s fair to see a full timeline of its leadership. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff.
Red Cross Providing Evacuation Center Amid Durkee Fire
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Red Cross has relocated its evacuation center from Malheur County Campgrounds to the Eastern Oregon Ontario Center in response to the spreading Durkee Fire. The Malheur County and Baker County Sheriff's Offices have issued Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders for multiple areas, urging...
Northern lights may be visible this week over several states from New York to Idaho
The northern lights may be visible in the U.S. this week over several northern states. The displays are expected late Tuesday and into the predawn hours Wednesday, with another possible chance Wednesday evening. The eruption on the sun that's responsible for the aurora forecast was much weaker than the ones...
Idaho Fish and Game trap and truck sockeye at Lower Granite Dam during heat wave
Idaho Fish and Game is seeing an above-average return of sockeye this summer, and biologists are ensuring these fish will be available for spawning by trapping them at Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston and trucking them to the Eagle Hatchery near Boise. Lower Granite Dam impounds water for an 810...
Canyon County Fair gets going in Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. The Canyon County Fair returns to Caldwell this week for its 138th iteration. As per usual, the fair will feature animals, concerts, rides, popular food items and family-friendly events all weekend long. Fair organizers expect about 60,000 attendees during the four-day event.
Caldwell School District cuts SROs from budget. What's next for the schools, officers
CALDWELL, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Among major changes coming in the 2024-2025 academic year, the Caldwell School District will be cutting school resources officers from its budget. This is another decision made due to the failed renewal of a $4.1 million supplemental levy...
Numerous large wildfires raging across Oregon; here’s latest updates on several of the biggest
CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here's Wednesday's official updates on several of the large fires burning across Oregon:. Location: Lonerock, Oregon to west of Highway 207| Size: 134,752 acres | Containment: 40% | Cause: Under Investigation | Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 1,031. InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire. Fire Information Line:...
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