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Burn ban issued for Celebration Park in Canyon County
Canyon County’s Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources Department has issued a fire ban for Celebration Park, effective until further notice. The ban went into effect Monday and applies to campfires, fires in designated fire pits or portable fire pits, pallet fires, rock ring fires and charcoal grills, according to a Canyon County news release. Propane camp stoves will still be allowed while the ban is in effect, the release says. Extreme fire danger persists at Martin’s Landing Campground, prompting the county to impose the burn ban. Violators will be cited, the release says.
Fourth of July Parade in the Magic Valley Changes Route this Year
Fourth of July is fast approaching, and that means it is time to get things prepared. It is time to buy fireworks, time to get food, and time to figure out plans for the holiday. It also means coming up with a plan for the Sagebrush Days Parade happening in Buhl, which takes place every Fourth of July. The parade is a tradition for many families and is one of the best parades that takes place all year, but this year, the parade will be a little different, and if you aren't aware of the changes, you might miss the parade altogether.
Do You Recognize Any of Idaho’s 7 Most Wanted Criminals?
At the end of June, Boise residents woke up to a disturbing headline from the Boise Police Department. June 29 wasn’t just another Saturday in downtown Boise. With temperatures hovering just under 100, hundreds of people flocked to Downtown’s patios for dinner and cocktails like they would any other gorgeous Saturday evening, but Downtown was also hosting a large event. Thousands of spectators were enjoying the Twilight Criterium bike race at Cecil D. Andrus Park.
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Bold Predictions
The 2023 season gave of us one of the biggest surprises in recent memory. Perennial doormat UNLV emerged from the ashes to knock off some of the Mountain West’s top team on their way to a spot in the conference championship game. Also, Boise State fired their coach, went on a roll, and managed to win the Mountain West championship. It was one of the most improbable conference championship match ups we have ever seen. Will 2024 be another season full of surprises? In this edition of “The Good, the Bad, the Ugly,” we are going to take a shot at some bold predictions for this upcoming season.
Ethridge Earns Academic All-American Honors
AUSTIN, Texas - The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced the 2024 Baseball Academic All-America Teams on Tuesday morning, with Northwest Nazarene's Kyle Ethridge earning the prestigious recognition. Ethridge is the third player in NNU baseball history to be named an Academic All-American, joining teammates John Gonzalez and Ben Johnson in...
Meet Team Idaho's athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
BOISE, Idaho — A lifetime's worth of work has paid off for eight athletes with ties to the Gem State as they head to France with the world's best competitors for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team Idaho features a trio of Boise, Caldwell and Rexburg natives representing the United...
LDS Church donates over 31,000 pounds of food to local food banks
POCATELLO — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated a large amount of food to local food banks and other organizations in the community to help those in need. Sherri Matson, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints communications director, said the food banks in the area are struggling to keep food on their shelves. The church wanted to help them get more food. “The pantries...
NIGHTLIFE: New Speakeasy Opening in Twin Falls Idaho
A new speakeasy is opening in Twin Falls on July 5th promising excitement and fun for those wanting a new nightlife experience. Speakeasies have a rich history, rooted in the Prohibition era of the 1920s when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were illegal in the United States. During this time, underground bars, known as speakeasies, flourished, offering patrons a place to enjoy illicit drinks, music, and camaraderie away from the watchful eyes of the law. The allure of these hidden establishments lay in their secretive nature and the thrill of defying authority.
Not ready to give up on public schools
In my column last week describing my trip home from Coeur d’ Alene, I mentioned that a few items of consideration were approved by the general delegate assembly despite my dissenting vote. I would like to editorialize about one of them. As you may have read, one of the...
Coeur d'Alene City Council passes hate crime ordinance
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene City Council unanimously approved a new hate crime ordinance that adds a new chapter to the municipal code creating a separate offense if someone commits a current offense. City Council says the chapter will create a separate offense "if a person commits a...
Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office investigating 59-year-old Lewiston man found with gunshot wound
LEWISTON - This afternoon about 2:12 pm, Nez Perce County Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 900 block of Larch Lane just outside of Lewiston. The caller reported a male in the home had pointed a pistol at them and fired off at least 2 rounds. When Deputies...
Hayden firefighters could lose jobs, fire station could close if levy isn't passed
HAYDEN, Idaho - 12 Northern Lakes Firefighters could lose their jobs and the district's new, partially constructed station could close if a $3.5 million override levy doesn't pass in November. “It’s direly critical that we retain these 12 people, not only for public safety of the people that we serve...
Caldwell coach fundraises to avoid pay-to-play fees for students
Following May's failed levy, the Caldwell School District has been left to make some big cuts, one of which includes the budget for Caldwell High Schools cross country and track teams. This means that starting next year, kids who wish to participate in the sport will now have to pay-to-play.
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