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Take back your money at the Idaho Potato Museum
BLACKFOOT – Remember that check you forgot to cash? Aug. 7 is your chance to claim it. Bingham County residents have more than $4,400,000 in unclaimed funds, so State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth wants to reunite them with their money. Ellsworth will be at the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot...
These 10 flood-related projects will benefit from hundreds of thousands in grant funding
Ten flood management projects in three of the Idaho Water Resource Board’s four districts will receive $702,303.50 in grants. During its bimonthly meeting on July 26, the IWRB approved the grants and approved the creation of a new Groundwater-to-Surface Water conversion grant that is $20 million. The new grants...
Idaho Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Air Quality Updates
Pocatello, ID – Today, Idaho residents can expect a mix of clouds, showers, and thunderstorms due to a passing pressure trough. The National Weather Service in Pocatello forecasts that the main impacts will be in and around Pocatello, with the affected areas experiencing non-severe thunderstorms. According to the National...
Despite loss of farmland, Idaho’s agriculture industry is still producing more than ever
Two years ago, Galen Lee was trying to buy a plot of land in Fruitland to farm, but he was outbid by a housing developer for twice as much as he could offer. Lee is a fourth generation farmer in Payette County, and he raises sugar beets, peppermint, asparagus, alfalfa, corn and beef. This year, […]
Direct Admissions: How to Get Into College Without Applying
This fall, high school seniors may find college acceptance letters in their mailboxes before they complete a single application. It’s not a scam — it’s a nascent college admissions program called “direct admissions,” offered by a growing number of states and third-party organizations.
One person injured, shed destroyed in Fort Hall wildfire
FORT HALL — One person was injured and a shed was destroyed in a wildfire in Fort Hall on Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. near the Buckskin subdivision off of Frasure Road, authorities said. The Fort Hall Fire Department and North Bannock Fire Department responded to the blaze, which burned approximately two acres before it was contained...
Blackfoot woman who died in crash over the weekend has been identified
MONTPELIER — A coroner has identified a woman from Blackfoot who died in a crash over the weekend. Bear Lake County Coroner Chad Walker said it was Abigail Thornley, 20. The manner and cause of death are currently under investigation, he said. The two-vehicle crash happened Saturday morning around...
Boise State leads Idaho’s water resource collaboration with BlueWater Initiative
Idaho ranks 39th in the nation in population but third in water use, trailing only California and Texas. The state irrigates over three million acres of land – the fifth highest in the nation – and uses more water for irrigation than any other state except California. Its aquaculture industry produces more commercial Rainbow Trout than any other state but also requires the largest freshwater withdrawals for aquaculture in the U.S. On top of that, Idahoans rely on freshwater resources for drinking supplies and recreation. Idaho’s water is a critical and precious resource, and its management is highly complex.
Another Heatwave Forecasted For Twin Falls ID This Week
Smoke from numerous fires burning in eastern Oregon and central Idaho has been contributing to very poor air quality in the Gem State, and later this week temperatures will once again soar to triple digits making firefighting efforts even more difficult. Thursday (August 1) will begin a heatwave in southern Idaho that is forecasted to last approximately 72 hours.
Twin Falls Splash Pad at First Federal Park Near Completion
Twin Falls Splash Pad at First Federal Park Nears Completion. The Twin Falls Splash Pad at First Federal Park, which has been a favorite community space for nearly a decade, is almost ready to reopen. The pad was closed in May 2024 to undergo a resurfacing project, in conjunction with other park repairs to fix damage and ensure a safe environment for children and families.
AAA’s Matthew Conde talks about road trip hacks
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Our own Heatherann Wagner interviews Matthew Conde about tips and tricks travelers can take on the road with them. Conde is the Public and Government Affairs Director of the AAA of Oregon/Idaho. To view the interview, click the video above.
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