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Pocatello Free Clinic receives $10,000 check from MDU Resources
POCATELLO — MDU Resources representative, JJ Murphy from Intermountain Gas, presented a $10,000 check to the Pocatello Free Clinic today, as the only winner of this grant in the state of Idaho. MDU Resources Group Inc., headquartered in Bismarck, N.D., is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. One way...
New Houston Hot Chicken restaurant proposed for Mullan Avenue and Highway 41 in Post Falls
On Friday, Post Falls planning division announced a project proposal by Houston Hot Chicken at the intersection of Mullan Avenue and Highway 41. Post Falls would be the restaurant chain's second Idaho location. Last September, Houston Hot Chicken opened a restaurant in Meridian. According to the site plan review, Houston...
Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire in Boise Foothills (ID) That Left Thousands Without Power
A blown transformer caused a half-acre grass fire and left thousands temporarily without power, according to the Boise Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the 3000 block of East Starview Drive about 8 p.m. Monday after a power line transformer blew, according to Boise Fire spokesperson Lynsey Amundson and Pulsepoint, an app that allows users to view emergency response information. This site is in Warm Springs Mesa, a neighborhood off Warm Springs Avenue in the Boise Foothills.
Rexburg drive-in permanently closing after 75 years. Here’s what’s happening with the property
REXBURG – A longtime drive-in theater is closing its doors after 75 years of operation. Teton Vu Drive-in at 1114 North Yellowstone Highway in Rexburg announced on its Facebook page last week it is closing for good on August 24. “We are sad to announce the permanent closure of...
Dangerous Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas: What You Need To Know
We're in the thick of summer and some of the best activities you can do during the summer take place outside. Also, it's easier now than any other time to lose track of time while you're outside as daylight lasts a lot longer. A dangerous virus is threatening our safety...
East Idaho native Payton McGriff featured as CNN Hero
Payton McGriff, founder and CEO of Style Her Empowered (SHE) who is an Idaho Falls native, has been named a 2024 CNN Hero for her work creating sustainable education and women’s employment opportunities for girls and women in Togo, Africa. She will be featured on a national CNN broadcast Friday, July 19, at 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m., Mountain Time. Founded as a class project in...
You Won’t Believe How Many New Apartments Are Planned For Boise
If you find yourself in the "Idaho is full, go live somewhere else" camp when it comes to people relocating to Boise, we're already getting the feeling you won't like what's coming next. There are numerous developers who have plans for massive apartment complexes in Boise. This probably isn't very...
Guilty verdict returned in Pinehurst meth case
WALLACE –– A 65-year-old Kingston man is facing up to eight years in prison after he was found guilty on several drug charges. Following a two-day trial, a jury found Mark Lewis guilty of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Lewis was just one of several arrests made...
Lewiston 5th grader completes 'Raising Men & Women' lawn care challenge
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — A local young man is making a difference in his community by helping people with their lawn care through a challenge. Kyler Frawley is a soon-to-be fifth grader at Camelot Elementary School. He enjoys basketball and football. But lately, he's been keeping himself busy by helping many in the community with their lawns.
Zeus is our Pet of the Week
This video file cannot be played.(Error Code: 102630) Zeus, a 7-year-old lab-mastiff mix, is our Pet of the Week. Snake River Animal Shelter Operations Manager Romi Weaver describes Zeus as a “chill dog” who is good with kids and other dogs. “He is the perfect shop dog, the...
Pocatello Municipal Band concert set for Sunday
POCATELLO — The Pocatello Municipal Band will present the fifth concert of the 2024 season of Music in the Park on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Ross Park in the Guy Gates Memorial Band Shell. This week, the band will take you on a musical journey through time as...
Fulbright Scholar Program award given to UI professors
The Fulbright Scholar Program has granted the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to four University of Idaho professors for the 2024-25 academic year. According to its website, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the largest fellowship program for U.S. scholars. The program offers “over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world.” The Fulbright Program has allowed more than 400,000 professionals from various backgrounds to perform research abroad.
Massive Local Art Gallery To Take Over Boise This Summer
Boise is an amazing place to live especially because we have some of the most creative people in the country living here. Boise also highlights all of these artists in extremely cool ways. Every year Treefort Music Festival and Boise Music Festival features dozens of local artists and bands. When you're walking around Boise you can also see some of the amazing art work featured on traffic boxes and murals throughout the city.
Farmworkers receive long-sleeve shirts from Caldwell Fire Department
BOISE, Idaho — Wildfires continue to rage throughout Idaho, threatening those in the area. To raise awareness about fire safety among farmworkers, the Caldwell Fire Department donated long-sleeved shirts. On Monday, July 22, Caldwell Fire in a news release said it partnered with the Community Council of Idaho to...
Boise’s Kellen Moore’s Job: Risk and Reward
Last week, we updated you on Kellen Moore's new job in Philadelphia. Is there a more likable coach or athlete than the Boise State great? Boise fans wonder why he isn't in the College Football Hall of Fame. His 50-3 record will never be challenged or replicated in college football. He's the winningest quarterback in college football history.
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...
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