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Gov. Little appoints Brandon Shippy to Idaho State Senate to fill Abby Lee’s seat
The Idaho State Capitol building in Boise on March 20, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) Brandon Shippy, the Republican frontrunner for a southwestern Idaho State Senate seat, will fill the seat ahead of November’s election. Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday announced he appointed Shippy to serve...
Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes
More residents living in the Treasure Valley are struggling to pay their rent, according to a new report from Jesse Tree, a Boise-based nonprofit. In the annual “Treasure Valley Eviction Report,” Jesse Tree shows eviction filings in 2023 increased by 89% in Ada and Canyon counties from 2022. Rising rent, cost of living, stagnant wages […] The post Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Even as Idaho has a surplus in its state education budget, one North Idaho district is turning to online crowdfunding to maintain its mission
School's out for summer, but for some in North Idaho, school's out for good. During the past few months, school districts across Idaho have been scrambling to deal with budgetary woes caused by a perfect storm of financial changes, including the ending of COVID-era funding, a shift in education funding equations and, for some, the failure of supplemental levies.
Idaho voters will decide on a ballot initiative for top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system in November
Welcome to the Thursday, July 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Idaho voters will decide on a ballot initiative for top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system in November. Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024. On today’s episode...
Idaho’s Coolest Rodeo is in Nampa [photos]
It is July in the Gem State, which means summer vacations, triple-digit temperatures, and rodeos. Whether you're a native of the West or new to our area, rodeos are everywhere within the Mountain West. In a world of digital this and TikTok, it's inspiring to see so many young and old Idahoans championing the Western lifestyle.
Spokane eyes defunding police by $9.38M, $4.75M from fire, more from courts
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown told her fellow officials they could pull the city out of its deficit; all it would take is extensive personnel and funding cuts, which could diminish public safety. Brown has alluded to this option several times already: first when proposing her Community Safety Levy and then when announcing a two-book outlook for next year. The mayor confirmed many people’s suspicions during Thursday’s budget meeting but noted that the cuts aren’t set in stone. ...
500 Mini Cooper enthusiasts rolling into Spokane after cross-country trip
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Mini Takes the States Tour of 2024 brings over 500 enthusiasts to Spokane on Friday. This biannual event explores beautiful scenic routes and rallies Mini Cooper owners to get out and explore. The group will be riding into town in style after previous stops in...
Ralph Street to close for construction starting Monday, July 22
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation said in a press release that Ralph Street will be closed for two weeks beginning on Monday, July 22. The closure will take place until August 2 between Carlisle Avenue and Euclid Avenue, just north of the Spokane River. These...
More smoke with afternoon and evening thunderstorms
High pressure overhead will continue to deliver above normal temperatures. With this latest ridge of high pressure, we’ll also see more smoke from regional wildfires blanketing the region. For Friday evening, patchy smoke with isolated thunderstorms. Overnight lows back to around the lower 60’s. North northeast winds around 5...
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