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Five arrested on felony drug charges after cocaine bust in Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - Five men were arrested on felony drug charges after a search uncovered large quantities of cocaine and other substances in Coeur d’Alene. According to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, the Community Action Team, Opioid Task Force, and the combined CDAPD/KCSO SWAT team served a search warrant and several arrest warrants at an apartment in the 4200 block of West Trafford Lane, at Carrington Place Apartments. The warrants followed a several-month investigation.
The New Source of Smoke Over Southern Idaho
A line of thundershowers cleared the air briefly, but we woke up Friday morning in the Magic Valley under a shroud of smoke. It’s probably not from any of the lightning strikes Thursday evening, or not all of it is related to new fires. One of the biggest blazes in Idaho is burning in Central/Western Owyhee County. The Silver Fire was first reported on Wednesday. According to the Idaho Fire Map, it looks to be among the largest currently roasting in the state. It doesn’t appear to rival the multiple blazes scorching eastern Oregon, but there’s a history of massive fires in Owyhee County.
Boise Vows to Rebuild After ‘Devastating’ Wind, 5-Minute Sprinkle
Weather alerts from all over were 'flooding' the Treasure Valley just a day ago as 'extreme' weather was allegedly on the way. National weather alerts and local new outlets continued to remind Boise residents to be safe as this 'extreme' storm was on the way. Many waited, waited, and waited...
US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. government will invest $240 million in salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest to boost declining fish populations and support the treaty-protected fishing rights of Native American tribes, officials announced Thursday. The departments of Commerce and the Interior said there will be an initial $54 million for hatchery maintenance and modernization made available to 27 tribes in the region, which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. The hatcheries “produce the salmon that tribes need to live,” said Jennifer Quan, the regional administrator for NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region. “We are talking about food for the tribes and supporting their culture and their spirituality.” Some of the facilities are on the brink of failure, Quan said, with a backlog of deferred maintenance that has a cost estimated at more than $1 billion.
National Hire a Veteran Day
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The unemployment rate for Idaho veterans in 2022 was 3.50% compared with 2.80% for nonveterans, that’s according to USA Facts; and according to state and federal law, any honorably discharged veteran must be prioritized for employment. “For veterans we have priority of service,...
CrowdStrike outage leads to blood supply shortage in PNW
Amid a decrease in blood donations over the summer, blood banks in the Pacific Northwest are now seeing a “steep drop” in blood supply after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage, the Washington Department of Health announced.
Police Seek Idaho ‘Punk’ That Shoved Elderly Man to Ground [Video]
Nampa Police are once again turning to the community to solve a disturbing case. In an incident that took place on the afternoon of Friday, July 26th, an elderly man using a walker was shoved to the ground by a young man and left to fend for himself on the ground.
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
Originally published July 21 on IdahoEdNews.org.The Boise School District’s controversial grading system is coming under scrutiny by teachers who say it allows both high- and low-achieving students to “game the system” and bypass learning without consequences. But district administrators are doubling down on the seven-year policy and say it’s just a first step toward a necessary reinvention of an obsolete grading system. Basically, staff is being asked to be patient...
Basque Center kicks off annual San Inazio Festival in downtown Boise
The Basque Center is again highlighting its culture’s arts and talents in this year’s festival: dancers ages four to 14 will show off their skills, as well as accordion players and other musicians, to name just a few performances. One of the dance group directors, Jaclyn Lasuen, says...
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 37, Ethan Mikita
Weight: 198lbs (-4) High school: Eagle HS, Eagle, ID. By persevering after a really bummer end to his senior season (he tore an ACL). Mr. Mikita made the decision to get back into the grind and continue his career. He was offered a preferred walk-on spot with Washington and Boise State. Obviously he chose correctly.
Idaho State Museum unveils new exhibit honoring Senator Frank Church
The Idaho State Museum, in partnership with Boise State’s Frank Church Institute, unveiled a new exhibit honoring Senator Frank Church and educating visitors about his accomplishments for Boise and the U.S. The exhibit, titled “Fighting the Odds: the Life and Legacy of Senator Frank Church,” pays homage to the beloved statesman’s political prowess with three large standing panels and several artifacts from various eras of his life.
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