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Few early morning showers today with highs in the mid-80s
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A weak front is passing through our forecast area this morning. This front will bring showers and possibly thunderstorms to the West-Central Mountains throughout the morning. The Treasure Valley may even see a few showers from 5 until about 8 am this morning. Cool air...
Local doctors prepare for future wildfire seasons to avoid strain on ICU
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Leaders with St. Luke's Health System have about three more months to finalize a plan that will help them improve their response during future wildfire seasons as climate change continues to intensify summer burn season. through studies at other facilities, that when there's wildfire smoke...
Son of former NBA player inks with CSI
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — DJ Fizer showed immense appreciation for College of Southern Idaho Men’s Basketball coach Jeff Reinert for visiting with him and his family during the recent intense heat wave in Las Vegas. Reinert’s ability to maximize time with the recruits helped Fizer decide on...
Honoring the legacy of Idaho Broadcaster Lou Dobbs
A few days ago, America and Idaho lost a great communicator, Lou Dobbs. He was the guy who made business news hip and happening on cable television. (I know our younger readers will cringe reading the hip and happening reference.) Before Mr. Dobbs, business news was boring and relegated to newspapers and magazines.
Fire risk remains high near Juliaetta as progress is made on Gwen Fire
JULIAETTA, Idaho - Nez Perce County Emergency Management has released new information on the status of the Gwen Fire. The area around the Gwen Fire in Nez Perce County has been changed to Level 1 (get ready) orders. Update July 30 10 a.m. - The Gwen Fire begins containment after...
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.
WATCH: Farmers get on tractors to demonstrate against water curtailment
IDAHO FALLS — Gov. Brad Little is in town to speak at a Greater Idaho Falls Chamber luncheon about the water curtailment issue affecting farmers in eastern Idaho. Dozens of farmers rode into the meeting on their tractors and parked outside the Westbank Convention Center in Idaho Falls. The...
Magical ‘Space Phenomena’ May Appear Over Idaho Skies Tonight
What on earth is a 'geomagnetic storm' and why has this been such a hot topic for discussion in Idaho this year? While the scientific answers may be above our pay grade, seeing the images that come from these types of storms never gets old. You may recall that in...
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Officials lament aggressive driving issue in Idaho
Ada County has seen multiple traffic-related incidents hit headlines in recent months. A hit-and-run in downtown Boise left two people with critical injuries in June, and a fatal crash took the life of a teenager in Star last week after a vehicle attempted to pass a semi-truck in the oncoming traffic lane. An official ruling on whether aggressive or criminal driving behaviors were at play in these incidents won’t come...
Idaho charity addresses childhood food insecurity as state government rejects federal funding
MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho has a hungry children problem. United Way of Moscow/Latah County took aim at youth food insecurity this week by announcing a grant to retire lunch debt in Moscow schools. According to United Way, the new program will retire lunch debt throughout the Moscow School District...
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