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Idaho Open Primaries Initiative heads toward November ballot
BOISE — Idaho voters in November will likely get to choose whether or not to shift Idaho’s primary elections away from political parties and open them up to any affiliation. Supporters of the Open Primaries Initiative, which would create a top-four, non-partisan primary and allow ranked choice voting, on Tuesday turned in petition signatures from each county to the Secretary of State’s Office. After the signatures are reviewed by the office, the initiative will be cleared to go on the ballot in the upcoming general...
Ransdell elected to board of the National Academy of Kinesiology
Lynda Ransdell, chair of the Department of Kinesiology, was elected to be an at-large member for the National Academy of Kinesiology, a professional association that sets future directions and standards for kinesiology. She will serve in this role for the next three years. Ransdell was initially inducted into the National...
AAA Tips and Reminders for National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
BOISE – July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and AAA is sharing ways to reduce the likelihood that your car will be a target. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a vehicle is stolen in the United States every 31 seconds. That’s more than a million cars stolen last year, with more than $8 billion in losses. Unfortunately, just over half of these cars are ever recovered.
PHOTOS: Red, white and blue out in full force at Boise Fourth of July Parade
It was a patriotic celebration in downtown Boise on Thursday morning, with the annual Fourth of July Parade held in conjunction with the Independence Day holiday. Attendees of all ages lined the streets in celebration of the Fourth. Parade entries competed for prize money to support Idaho nonprofits, while businesses, organizations and families gathered to “show that United We Stand for a strong community, city and nation,” parade organizers said on their website. The parade route started on Jefferson Street, looped down Fourth Street onto Bannock Street, and looped back up to Jefferson Street via 11th Street.
Major collision between hay swather and vehicle on Ririe Highway
RIRIE — A vehicle and a hay swather collided on Ririe Highway, resulting in a significant wreck at 7:54 a.m. Saturday. “It might be a pickup truck, but their vehicle hit a swather,” Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Bryan Lovell said. Idaho State Police,...
Man Who Lost His Wife To Suicide Movingly Shares ‘Biggest Sign’ He Missed
In a heartbreaking revelation, a man who has lost both his wife and father to suicide shared the "biggest sign" he missed that indicated his wife was on the brink. His story sheds light on the often unnoticed warning signs among loved ones, hoping to prevent others from facing similar tragedies.
City of Moscow Seeking Artwork Submissions for 2024-25 Artwalk Season
The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission are now accepting artwork submissions for the 2024-2025 Artwalk season poster. Original artwork submissions are welcomed from artists of all ages. The submission deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, August 2nd. The selected artist and artwork will be featured on the Artwalk season poster and promoted on the city’s website and social media.
Idaho State women start Paris, France trip with impressive 82-56 win over professional team
For the Idaho State women’s basketball players and coaches, this is the trip of a lifetime, a chance to fly to Paris to play three exhibition games and to see the sites at one of the most iconic cities on the planet. So far the trip has been a win-win both on and off the court. The Bengals opened it up Friday afternoon (Friday night in Paris) with an 82-56 rout of a team filled with former professionals. This game on paper, was supposed to...
Firework anxiety: What to do if your pet runs away from home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The crackling sound of fireworks can be nostalgic for many people, but it can also be very frightening for pets. The Snake River Animal Shelter wanted to help animals with firework anxiety by hosting its first ever Fourth of July "Cuddle Buddy" event this year. This temporarily puts them in foster
Fireworks spark house fire in Hayden
HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho — The Northern Lakes Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Thursday, July 4. Fire crews say that an illegal aerial firework that was launched in front of the house was the cause of the fire. No one was in the home...
Hayden man receives probation for holding hunting knife to maintenance worker’s neck
HAYDEN, Idaho – A Hayden man found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon received probation in court last month. According to the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office, the man threatened a maintenance worker at his apartment by putting a knife to his neck during a scheduled smoke damage inspection.
Firecracker Festival returns with record-setting softball teams
FILER, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Firecracker Festival has returned and is a true extravaganza at the Idaho Central Legacy Fields. Over 50 softball teams from Idaho, Utah, and Montana are in town for the Firecracker Tournament over the weekend. Along with the softball action, it’s also a fun time...
Nelson celebrates the Fourth with Sole Survivor win
Jul. 5—While the rest of the country was worried about hot dogs and fireworks, 10 golfers focused on chips and putts in the 75th Moscow Elks Sole Survivor on Thursday. The nine-hole elimination style golf tournament — also known as the Ken Jordan Sole Survivor — was full of drama and excitement and when the dust settled more than four hours after it started, Kyle Nelson was crowned the new ...
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