Garden Valley
LATEST NEWS
Pullman Building Supply to close in November
Pullman, WASHINGTON (KLEW) — Pullman Building Supply has announced plans to close its location by November. The company made the announcement last week citing the lack of demand for their Pullman super-store that opened back in 2015. They say the decision is an effort to maintain long-term success for...
Idaho Falls taekwondo team qualifies for World Championships
IDAHO FALLS — Two of the three teams representing Ferocity Taekwondo in Idaho Falls have qualified to compete in the American Taekwondo Association World Championships later this week. Chief instructor Josh Schultz says there are two potential paths to qualifying for Worlds. A team can either be among the...
Union Pacific Big Boy attracts massive crowd to Soda Springs
SODA SPRINGS — Huge crowds began to gather early Monday on both sides of the railroad tracks in Soda Springs anticipating the arrival of Union Pacific’s No. 4014 Big Boy, the largest operational steam locomotive in the world. The heavy road construction on Main Street didn’t discourage the spectators from congregating together with shared excitement and anticipation for the rare opportunity to view the Big Boy up close. And up...
Birdies, Bogeys and Breathtaking Balloons
Colorful hot air balloons will dot the Boise skyline each morning from August 28 to September 1 during the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. This annual Labor Day weekend event lifts off at Ann Morrison Park and features different highlighted activities daily, along with live music and food vendors. Balloon...
Project Construction affecting 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane starting July 29
We are writing to inform you about an upcoming construction project that will impact the area around 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane. The City of Coeur d’Alene has selected Alpine Northwest to install a new 16-inch transmission main along 15th Street from Margaret Avenue to Thomas Lane, continuing east outside the City limits to a proposed new 1-million-gallon water reservoir. This process will include the excavation of asphalt & material to install the new water line while utilizing heavy equipment. Dust mitigation will be consistently monitored and knockdown as needed. Materials will be laid out throughout the project as it moves forward.
Update: Flash flood watch for Oregon until Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood watch at 1:27 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties. The weather service describes, "Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall...
Durkee Fire ‘advancing rapidly’ toward I-84 as wildfire doubles in size
The Durkee Fire, sparked by a lightning strike, has grown to over 239,250 acres and has led to Level 3 and Level 2 evacuations in Baker and Malheur counties, prompting Gov. Tina Kotek to invoke the Emergency Conflagration Act.
Madison Outheir's Horse 'Rooster' Carries Josie Connor To Big Win
A touching story of cowgirl friendship and support for each other above all else. Recently, previous Resistol Rooke of the Year and American Breakaway Roping Champion Madison Outheir were tragically hospitalized during an accident in Salt Lake City, Utah. Friend and fellow competitor Josie Conner recently took home a big win in Nampa, Idaho, at the Snake River Stampede.
Oregon Wildfires: Over 700,000 Acres Ablaze and Interstate 84 Shut Down
Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest worked hard on Tuesday to control two fires threatening small towns in Oregon. One key stretch of Interstate 84, connecting Oregon and Idaho, was closed for about 130 miles (210 kilometers) between Ontario and Baker City due to advancing flames. This crucial freeway will remain closed for at least a day, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
AAA Shares Tips With Idahoans on Sharing the Road With Large Animals in Open Range Locations
In recognizing that many Idahoans are on the roads at night in remote areas, AAA has released a statement about sharing the roads with large animals in open range. All unenclosed lands outside cities, villages and herd districts, upon which cattle by custom, license, lease, or permit, are grazed or permitted to roam is what AAA defines open range as, meaning that many places Idahoans visit may lead to open range.
Idaho court dismisses spine practice's antitrust lawsuit against health system
A 2023 lawsuit filed by Boise, Idaho-based Neuroscience Associates alleging antitrust violations by St. Luke's Health System has been dismissed. The practice's lawsuit honed in on St. Luke's "24/7/365 call coverage", which requires independent neurosurgeons to do on-call shifts as part of maintaining staff privileges, according to the July 16 order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. The health system paid neurosurgeons for their on-call coverage until April 2018, and at the time two Neuroscience Associates surgeons relinquished their privileges.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.