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Idaho Home Prices Have Dropped the Most in The Nation
Ah, the good ole days when Idaho's housing market was the envy of the nation. It's a challenge to describe the housing frenzy as thousands of Americans moved to Idaho, buying homes sight unseen. If you remember the days of the Oregon Trail, it was reminiscent of the gold rush.
Portland-area grocery workers union retracts endorsement of Kroger-Albertsons merger
An Oregon labor union that threw its support behind Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of rival Albertsons has withdrawn its endorsement amid contentious contract negotiations. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 — which represents the majority of workers at Albertsons, Safeway, Fred Meyer and QFC in Oregon and...
A breakdown of the challenges facing Idaho healthcare workers
Idaho healthcare providers are facing critical challenges, from threats to Medicaid to workforce shortages to cyberattacks. So what does that mean for your healthcare? These issues will be discussed during a City Club of Boise forum on August 22. Dr. Patrice Burgess, the Chief Medical Officer with Saint Alphonsus, and...
Alfalfa and the wrangle for Western water
“The reality is, it does use some of the most water,” says University of Idaho (U of I) Emeritus Professor and Forage Specialist Glenn Shewmaker, speaking of alfalfa. With agriculture using more than 40% of total U.S. freshwater withdrawals in 2015 and hay and forage crops weighing in at 37% of U.S. irrigation water use, environmental groups and the media have been known to blast alfalfa producers for excessive water use.
Alturas charter network to add third East Idaho location
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission unanimously approved a petition for a new charter school Thursday morning, setting the stage for the third expansion of East Idaho’s Alturas International charter network. Alturas Academy North will serve K-8 students across the Jefferson, Madison, Ryrie and Bonneville school districts. Operating under...
So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels
Originally published Aug. 13 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. State officials have not detected viable quagga mussels since resuming water sampling this spring, Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt said. On Sept. 19, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced it discovered invasive, nonnative quagga mussel larvae in water samples taken from the Snake River near Shoshone Falls and Centennial Waterfront Park in Twin Falls. ...
Idaho Schools Say No To Students Using Cell Phones
It wasn't that long ago that the school year was wrapping up. Kids were getting ready to live the dream of sleeping in and enjoying endless summer days. Time flies when you're having fun, and summer vacation is over for most Idaho students. Soon, school buses will be on the road, and kids will complain about homework.
Massachusetts firefighters deploy to help battle wildfires in Idaho
MASSACHUSETTS - A crew of firefighters from Massachusetts is supporting efforts to battle wildfires in the western part of the country as demand for resources continues to soar. A team of 21 left for Idaho over the weekend. They're the second crew the state has sent in a month and...
What You Need To Know About The NEW CDC Warning In Idaho
Hey Idahoans, heads up! The CDC has recently flagged an uptick in human parvovirus B19 activity across the U.S., and we should be aware of it here in Idaho. Parvovirus B19, often dubbed the "fifth disease," is a seasonal bug that spreads through respiratory droplets, such as sneezes and coughs.
Twin Falls Police Department investigate shooting outside gas station
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Twin Falls Police officers responded to a report of a shooting outside the Oasis Stop N’ Go in the 500-block of Washington Street North. The call came in Thursday at 9:39 p.m., according to public information officer Terry Thueson. There is no word...
Boys & Girls Club of Magic Valley receives over $2 million in funding
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Boys & Girls Club of Magic Valley is getting a makeover that will serve kids in the community of Jerome. Over $2,865,039 was raised for the Club, with much of this funding coming through Mike Simpson's request of Community Project Funding (CPF) for the upcoming fiscal year of 2025. Every year, members of Congress are given an opportunity to fund up to 15 community projects. Simpson chose the Boys & Girls Club of Magic Valley for one of them.
Boise County man who went missing found dead
A Boise County man who went missing near Robie Creek has been found deceased. James Sumpter, 54, had been missing since July 24 and was found on Aug. 10, according to an Idaho Mountain Search & Rescue Unit Facebook post. Sumpter was found in “an area of thick, spiny vegetation” in a “highly obscured location that made him very difficult to locate,” the Facebook post says. The rescue team spent...
Ada County Commissioners, Boise City Council move forward with greenbelt ordinance
BOISE — The Boise City Council and Ada County Commissioners held separate meetings Tuesday to determine the future of a “control of speed” ordinance to be implemented by the relevant jurisdictions affected by the Boise River Greenbelt. Along with encouraging responsible user behavior, the ordinance, included in...
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