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Eastern Oregon fire is nation’s largest active wildfire
Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border, caused the closure of a stretch of...
2,800 lightning strikes from storms Wednesday leads to 15 new wildfire starts
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The U.S. Forest Service reports that 15 new fire starts have been detected in the past 24 hours in Idaho, with more expected. Strong winds and thunderstorms across eastern Oregon and western Idaho Wednesday further complicated matters for fire managers as resources are already stretched thin. The National Weather Service in Boise reports 2,800 lightning strikes came from the storms on Wednesday, leading Forest Service personnel to believe more fires could soon be detected.
Iconic Boise Event is Now a HUGE $25,000 Idaho Lottery Scratch Ticket
If you’re someone who can’t resist picking up a few scratch tickets every time you go grocery shopping or fill up your tank, you may have noticed that there’s a new game in stores and it pays tribute to one of the city’s most iconic events.
Boise State reports fundraising record; U of I giving falls from record pace
For the third consecutive year, Boise State University has set a fundraising record. The university reported $61.3 million in philanthropic giving for the budget year ending June 30. That surpasses the previous year’s mark of $58.5 million. Over the past year, Boise State has received contributions from 28,146 individual...
Wildfire smoke effects linger, potentially worsening winter flu season
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a local emergency room doctor, the impact of summer wildfire smoke lasts long beyond the flames. "When the wildfire smoke is really bad in the summer, the cold and flu season tends to be bad six months later in the winter," said Dr. Ethan Sims, an emergency physician with St. Luke's health system.
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...
Prosecutor threat case advances to district court
BONNERS FERRY — The case of a local woman charged with threatening the Bonners Ferry city prosecutor has advanced to district court. JaMisha Nevarez, 47, locally known as Misha Nuamann-Davis, formerly the CEO at the Senior Hospital Center, is facing a felony charge for alleged threats against the city prosecutor, Andrakay Pluid.
11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
North Idaho library network deems change to minor library card policy 'overreaching'
The Community Library Network board of trustees held off on policy changes that would affect how minors access materials deemed “adult” in local libraries. This comes as libraries across Idaho grapple with a new law that allows parents to challenge materials they believe to be harmful to minors.
Don’t Miss When Comic Con Comes to the Magic Valley This Summer
Comic cons are typically known as nerd conventions, but with the popularity of Star Wars, Superhero movies and television shows, and video games, more and more people identify as a nerd. The most infamous comic con is the one in San Diego and is the one that most nerds would love to attend, but for many, it is unrealistic and will never happen. Over the last decade, many different types of cons have begun popping up everywhere, including smaller comic cons across the United States. Idaho is home to Gem State Comic Con in Boise each year, but it is finally time for the Magic Valley to get its own comic con, and this year that is finally happening.
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...
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