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Job Losses Follow: Unexpected Restaurant Shutdowns in Washington
Unexpected restaurant closures in Washington have reportedly led to layoffs at 10 separate sites by September. As per the Employment Security Department, Homegrown Partners LLC has declared that the eateries would be permanently closed on September 15th. A total of 158 individuals will lose their jobs when 10 Homegrown stores...
Idaho inmate gets life sentence for escaping state custody at Boise hospital
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho inmate was sentenced to life in prison for escaping state custody at a Boise hospital after the corrections officers guarding him were violently attacked. Skylar Meade pleaded guilty to the escape and to sentencing enhancement for being a persistent violator and for causing bodily...
Another day of excessive heat after record highs yesterday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Temperatures will once again push to near-record highs around Southwest Idaho. Today's forecast high in Boise is 107 degrees, one shy of the daily 108 degrees record set in 2003. Sunday's high of 108 degrees in Boise broke the previous record of 107 degrees in...
Craig Wilker named grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade
BANCROFT — This year’s grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade is no stranger to the community as many know and have a great love for Craig Wilker. Craig has been a face around the rodeo scene for years and his love for ranching has always been prominent. He was also an influential educator at Grace High School for 30 years. Many know and love what this man continues to stand for. ...
Two of best county fairs in state coming up in Caribou, Bear Lake counties
County fairs across the state are way more than a place for a carnival to show up once a year. They are a building block to bridge communities of all ages together to not only develop leadership opportunities but to promote the talents and skills of local residents, especially the youth. For Idaho's county fairs to be successful it requires community members to come together and participate in everything from...
Former area college baseball players still grinding in the pros
Jul. 21—On Tuesday, Drake George became the 140th player from the Lewis-Clark State Warrior baseball program to be drafted by a major league club. The right-handed pitcher is the first Warrior to be drafted since Jake Taylor took the reins in 2019 and the first LC State player to be selected since Gage Burland was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 22nd round in 2018. "We are all very ...
Expansion of Washington State Clean Energy Project Moving Forward, per Inslee's Request
The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for...
Over a hundred motorcyclists parade through Twin Falls to honor local hospice patient
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The roar of over one hundred motorbikes swept through Twin Falls on Sunday afternoon. Motorcyclists from as far away as Boise and Pocatello joined in for a parade, all dedicated to one man. Thomas Willie is a 74-year-old hospice patient with Harrison’s Hope Hospice...
Idaho agencies narrow down potential sites for electric vehicle charging stations
Originally published July 18 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.Idaho is one step closer to narrowing down where to place federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations. The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced on Monday potential locations for deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, also referred to as NEVI. NEVI is a federal program that distributes...
AAA GAS REPORT: Idaho Gas Prices Remain Calm This Week
BOISE – Idaho drivers have seen little change at the pumps lately, with the average price for regular gasoline dropping two cents this week after rising two cents last week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.59, which is two cents less than a week ago, four cents more than a month ago, and 28 cents less than a year ago.
Family honors Memory of 8-year-old with lemonade stand for Make-A-Wish Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In honor of their 8-year-old daughter Jaicey, who tragically passed away from an undiagnosed illness, her family organized a lemonade stand. The lemonade stand was a tribute to Jaicey, celebrating her memory and the positive impact of Make-A-Wish Idaho on children facing challenges in their lives. According to her family, the stand symbolized hope, offered moments of refreshment and helped build confidence, among other wonderful things.
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