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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.
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...
Bonner County lights up for Independence Day
Communities across Bonner County are coming together under canopies of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, with each city putting their unique spin on this year’s festivities. If you’re trying to plan the ultimate Fourth of July celebration, here’s a list of some local events happening July 4 and throughout the holiday weekend.
'Wine is a gateway drug to environmentalism': Local winery's sustainability efforts recognized with PNW certification
WILDER, Idaho — Idaho has one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the country. But at one winery, nestled in the rolling hills of Wilder, they're taking a little bit more time and effort to create some exceptional wines focusing on sustainability. At Kerry Hill Winery, they say their...
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.
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.
Idaho crime report shows crime is decreasing, some residents disagree
BOISE, Idaho — Data from the Idaho State Police's Idaho Crime Report in 2023 reports crime is decreasing in the Gem State – but some Idaho residents tell KTVB they still think Boise isn’t as safe as it used to be. The Idaho Crime Report shows that...
Robbery Investigation at Fast Trip Gas Station in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR D'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene Police Detectives are actively investigating a business robbery that took place last month. According to the Coeur d'Alene Police Department, the incident occurred on June 16th at approximately 4:00 a.m. at the Fast Trip gas station located at 1720 Northwest Blvd. Two male suspects, described...
KVRI grizzly bear subcommittee meeting July 11
BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative grizzly bear subcommittee will meet on July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Boundary County Annex. KVRI is a collaboration between local governments and agencies focused on maintaining, enhancing, and restoring the social, cultural, economic, and natural resource bases within the community.
U of I distance ag degree serving Treasure, Magic valleys celebrates 30 years
The internet was in its infancy, VHS tapes were considered modern technology and working remotely wasn’t a thing when University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) first launched a distance bachelor’s degree in agriculture. Virtual programs and remote courses have become prevalent following the...
Boundary County Court Records – July 4, 2024
Derrick Lane Bell (DOB 1973) of Bonners Ferry, charged with operating a vehicle without current or valid operator's license, an infraction, on June 5, 2024, by BCSO. Disposition: Default infraction, with fines of $150 and costs of $157.50. Genevieve Chestnut (DOB 1964) of San Diego, charged with exceeding the speed...
BCH offering free sports physicals for students July 10
BONNERS FERRY— Boundary Community Hospital is hosting free sports physicals for local students on July 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. BCH has again partnered with Boundary County School District to host the annual Free Sports Physicals event. This event ensures all Boundary County students have the opportunity to participate in athletics without the financial barrier of a physical exam.
Young players hustle at BFHS volleyball camp
BONNERS FERRY — Over 40 rising fifth through eighth-grade young ladies came out to the Bonners Ferry High School volleyball camp on June 11-13. The players were able to get thousands of touches on the ball and showed marked improvement in basic volleyball skills while demonstrating a ton of enthusiasm for learning new advanced skills throughout the three-day camp.
Bonners Ferry’s first Pride event a success
BONNERS FERRY — “We felt seen last night, we felt heard last night, we felt validated, we felt like we mattered, we felt safe last night to just be.”. “I wish we could feel like this all the time, without the side eyes or the dirty looks or the hate directed at us and our allies because we love who we love or dress the way we dress,” Shallan Duke said of Saturday night events of first Bonners Ferry Pride, held June 21-23.
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