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A Big Volcano Near Idaho Could be Ready for a New Eruption
Good news and bad news. One volcano could go boom, another is calming down. If you’re old enough to remember May 1980, you recall the days of darkness and the cold summer after Mount St. Helens blew its top. I graduated high school that year and then spent the summer at a family camp where we were building a house. My role was to guard the tools and lumber. It was chilly. I had a fire going on almost every night. The following winter was also no picnic.
Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho last year
Washington is upping efforts to keep an invasive freshwater mussel from gaining a shell-hold in the state’s rivers and lakes, using tactics ranging from DNA testing to shellfish-sniffing dogs. Quagga mussels can cause major problems as layers of them crust over components of hydroelectric dams and locks, or clog drinking water or irrigation systems. Fisheries […] The post Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho last year appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho Weather Warning: Boise Area Heatwave Begins!
We had a good run of outstanding summer weather in Idaho. Idahoans rarely get a chance to enjoy the outdoors without suffering through triple-digit heat. Unlike other parts of the country, Idaho and the Mountain West don't have the humidity of the states East of the Great River. However, the...
Scorching 5-Day Heatwave Forecasted For Twin Falls ID
The Fourth of July holiday came and went and the temperatures in southern Idaho remained relatively nice as highs reached the upper eighties for the region on Thursday. That's about to change in the form of a five-day heatwave that will blanket the Magic Valley beginning Monday (July 8). "The...
Boise Police crack down on illegal parking and electricity theft near Barber Park
Boise, ID (CBS2) — Boise Police are reminding those who float the Boise River to park in designated areas and be respectful of those living in neighborhoods around Barber Park. Boise Police say they are issuing citations to drivers who are parked in no-parking areas and will start towing...
Idaho Counties With the Highest Number of Miserable Lyme Disease Cases
When the spring and summer months hit in the United States, the words “Lyme disease” and “ticks” go hand in hand in the media. And we’re not just talking about programs like NBC Nightly News and ABC World News Tonight. You’ll often see Lyme Disease get discussed on entertainment news shows like ET or Hollywood Insider. That’s because there has been a significant number of celebrities that have contracted the bacterial tick-borne illness without it being properly diagnosed the first time.
The Latest Update On Boise’s New In-N-Out: When Will They Open?
Back when In-N-Out opened in Meridian in December, "In-N-Out Mania" swept the Treasure Valley. Even if you go today, expect to wait in line... the people of Idaho sure do love their In-N-Out burgers. Boise's New In-N-Out Update. The road to Boise's new In-N-Out began with taking down the old...
Meridian Police seeking information in heavy machinery vandalisms
Meridian Police are seeking help identifying multiple suspects after heavy machinery was vandalized at several construction sites in north Meridian, according to a news release last week. Police first responded to a report of vandalism on June 30 at 11:54 a.m. near the intersection of North Magical Creek Avenue and West Plateau Creek Drive. A witness reported two male juveniles throwing a large rock through the windshield of a yellow excavator. The suspects left the scene on a bicycle and scooter after being spotted, according...
The hills are alive with the sound of recreation — and a study shows animals react to that noise
Along with the growth of human society has come an abundance of human-generated noises. Sounds from cities, highways and airplanes fill our environment, even in remote places. When we seek refuge in the woods to escape the clamor, we also bring along our own cacophony of sounds: Bikes whirring, engines revving, conversations echoing.
Twin Falls Fire Department responds to fires
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Crews responded to a brush fire on Thursday, just after 9:30 p.m., across the street from the KMVT studios, at 1117 Blue Lakes Boulevard North. The brush fire was outside Wilson-Bates Discount Furniture Center. We captured footage from our sky cam, positioned on top...
New Extremely American podcast tackles Christian nationalism through story of an Idaho town
In Moscow, Idaho, there is a pitched battle for the soul of the community – and it’s all wrapped up in a battle for the souls of the community. It pits residents who like the quiet college town’s all-are-welcome vibe – with its visible pride flags and Black Lives Matters signs – with a church […] The post New Extremely American podcast tackles Christian nationalism through story of an Idaho town appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Callous Idiots with Fireworks Burn Idaho Business
Morons disregard the warnings. A military surplus store burned overnight in Sandpoint. The owner, Cornel Rasor, posted pictures on his Facebook account, explaining his business was a total loss. Rasor is a Republican Party activist and somewhat of an institution in the panhandle. Imagine celebrating a joyous Independence Day, and...
Sunshine ushers in a week-long heat wave, Boise may hit 108 degrees by Wednesday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Look for wall-to-wall sunshine today that will stick around next week as high pressure settles into much of the west coast. This high pressure brings a strong heat wave that will settle into the region by Saturday. Temperatures will rise dramatically as high pressure strengthens over the region with temperatures in the upper 90s today and some areas reaching triple digits for the weekend.
Popular Boise Rooftop To Host Ultimate 4th of July Celebration
The 4th of July is creeping up on us very quickly. It’s hard to believe that 2024 is over halfway and that it’s time for yet another 4th of July celebration. No matter what your plans are, whether you are floating the Boise River or going to one of the Boise splash pads there are plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Boise.
Mother and daughter help customers ‘keep memories’ by selling voodoo dolls and junk journals
POCATELLO — A mother and daughter have taken to selling two very different products that carry a common theme – memory keeping. Cathrine Melragon, 57, and Zoe Tassava, 30, both from Pocatello, run Disturbed Findings, and they sell handmade voodoo dolls and junk journals. They operate as an online seller, but were at the Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair last weekend.
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