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See a wild turkey? Idaho Fish and Game wants to know
Idaho’s Department of Fish and Game’s Turkey Tracker project is bringing turkey surveying to the Gem State. Idahoans will be encouraged to participate in two separate surveys to better understand the wild turkey population in Idaho. A brood survey measuring offspring will be conducted through July and August, while a broader distribution survey will be conducted throughout the year. Jeff Knetter, upland bird and migratory game bird coordinator, said that...
Some Idaho libraries put restrictions on who can challenge books
Want to challenge a book under the new library law? Check local policies first. After House Bill 710 went into effect July 1, schools and public libraries have updated their procedures for book challenges. But each policy looks a little different, and that includes an array of standards for who...
Multiple people life-flighted after crash involving several motorcycles near Sagle
SAGLE, Idaho — Bonner County Emergency Medical Services (BCEMS) responded to a multiple vehicle collision involving several motorcycles that left multiple people with traumatic injuries. According to BCEMS, crews responded around 11:45 a.m. near 4000 Dufort Road in Sagle. BCEMS reports that paramedics found multiple people with traumatic injuries...
Man dies in hospital after scooter crash
BOISE, Idaho — A man died after crashing a Vespa-style scooter near S Federal Way and S Findley Ave., he was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. According to the Boise Police Department (BPD), no other people or drivers were involved. Police said the crash...
Idaho Repertory Theatre presents romantic comedy ‘Love and Baseball’ starting July 26
MOSCOW - Idaho Repertory Theatre, the professional summer theatre in residence at University of Idaho, presents the comedic and moving romance “Love and Baseball” by Jerry Montoya. There will be six shows, starting with opening night at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave., in Moscow.
Ada County: Email proposing ordinance an error, no greenbelt speed limit will be in place
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. No, the Boise River Greenbelt will not have a speed limit after all. Confusion and concern abounded last week after a 10 mph speed limit was floated in a draft ordinance proposal for the greenbelt. It turns out, however, that a speed limit for the greenbelt was never actually considered, according to representatives with Ada County.
Upcoming Dworshak elk working group meeting on July 18 at 6:15 p.m.
The Dworshak Elk Working Group consists of 12 members representing hunters, outfitters, landowners and sportspersons groups. The purpose of this group is to develop proposal ideas for the 2025-26 season setting. Proposals developed by the working group will be presented to the public during the spring public comment period spring of 2025. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will use this input to help set seasons into the future.
Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness exam requirements and expanded eligibility to […] The post Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Woman hospitalized following ATV crash on local trail
A woman was hospitalized after being injured in an ATV crash on a backcountry trail between Lava Hot Springs and McCammon on Sunday. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. when an ATV being ridden by the woman, a man and an 8-year-old boy rolled off a steep spot on the Boundary Trail and overturned, eventually coming to rest against a tree, authorities said. The ATV’s occupants called 911 and Bannock...
'AMAZINGLY STRONG': Local 9-year-old boy bravely facing cancer diagnosis
For the Hemmert family of Grace, June 29 started out like any other Saturday. Becky went for a bike ride while Kevin was home tinkering around the house with their kids as they were recuperating from a week-long Bible camp. Becky and Kevin’s youngest son, Krew, age 9, had spent the week often not feeling well but with recovering sprained ankles and the heat many thought it was normal for...
'We're a little funky and people love that': The Flying M celebrates 32 years in business
BOISE, Idaho — Coffee -- many people say they cannot live without it. The love Boiseans have for coffee is apparent by the plethora of coffee houses on almost any downtown street corner. Shops come and go, but The Flying M has stood the test of time. The coffeehouse is celebrating 32 years in business.
Hundreds attend annual Antique and Classic Boat Show in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Hundreds of people attended the Antique and Classic Boat Show Saturday afternoon in Sandpoint. The Inland Empire Chapter hosts the show. People from all over the Inland Northwest and across the country came to see 50 antique wooden boats lining the Sandpoint Marina and boardwalk. This...
Wake in the Snake experiencing youth movement in twenty-sixth year
BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It was cooking outside on Saturday, but that meant it was perfect weather for a day on the water and Idaho Watersports hosted their annual Wake in the Snake event. The wakeboarding competition entered its twenty-sixth year in 2024 and the action was hot on...
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