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Leaders in Learning: Boise Outdoor Preschool welcoming young minds to the great outdoors
BOISE, ID (CBS 2) — Summer is almost over, and that means many students are heading back to school!. But for younger learners, finding a place that's just for preschoolers can be a challenge. That's why the City of Boise is facilitating it's own preschool program that will immerse...
New project aims to harness the power of an underutilized asset in Pacific Northwest: 'More power but close enough to Portland for reasonable power transmission'
"By working with the landowners, we can reach our twin goals of decarbonizing the grid and maintaining the character of the region." A renewable energy company is looking to make Oregon a little more eco-friendly by developing one of the largest solar and battery storage fields in the state. Brookfield...
Everything To Know About Steve Pankey, the Former Idaho Gubernatorial Candidate Convicted of Killing Jonelle Matthews
Over the course of his life, Steve Pankey has been defined by many labels: husband, father, used car salesman, failed gubernatorial candidate and, most recently, convicted killer. In 2022, he was found guilty of kidnapping and killing 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews decades earlier. The heartbreaking case is the focus of Oxygen’s...
Seen a black Ford Sport Trac around Boise lately? It may be Austin Bolt’s.
It was before 7 a.m. and the sun was barely rising a few weeks ago when Boise State wide receiver Austin Bolt walked outside his girlfriends house to leave for practice. One problem? His truck wasn’t there. A day after losing his keys, Bolt’s truck – a black 2007...
Hermiston council prepares to update mobile vendor ordinances
HERMISTON — (News release from the city of Hermiston) The Hermiston City Council will vote on changes to the city’s mobile food vendor ordinance at the Monday, August 26 (today) meeting that would reduce some restrictions around the businesses and allow more food trucks to operate within city limits.
Pendleton, OR: Mild Temperatures Followed by Rising Heat Later This Week
Pendleton, OR – The weather this week in Pendleton, Oregon, begins with cooler conditions, but a significant warm-up is expected by the weekend. Monday night remains clear, with temperatures dropping to a cool 51°F. However, Tuesday will see a slight increase, with highs reaching 79°F under partly cloudy skies.
Bryan Kohberger potential jurors warn public will ‘burn the courthouse & riot’ if he’s found not guilty of Idaho murders
POTENTIAL jurors in Bryan Kohberger’s murder trial issued a chilling warning about riots and “good ol’ boy justice” if the suspected murderer is found not guilty of killing four university students. Kohberger, 29, has been charged with killing Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin at their off-campus home near the University of […]
Eastern Oregon, Washington Brace for Strong Winds 55mph+ with Cold Front on Tuesday
Pendleton, OR – A strong cold front is forecast to sweep across Oregon, bringing high winds to the region starting Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton has issued a Wind Advisory for several areas, including the Kittitas Valley, Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Simcoe Highlands, and the Hanford area of the Washington Lower Columbia Basin.
Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators' objections
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed. The two companies proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in October 2022. But the Federal Trade Commission sued to prevent the $24.6 billion deal, alleging it would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. In the three-week hearing that opened Monday, the FTC is seeking a preliminary injunction that would block the merger while its complaint goes before an in-house administrative law judge. “This lawsuit is part of an effort aimed at helping Americans feed their families,” the FTC’s chief trial counsel, Susan Musser, said in her opening arguments on Monday.
Oregon sees job growth, continued employment challenges
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs in July, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June, according to the Oregon Employment Department. Gains, losses July’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+2,300 jobs); health care and social assistance (+2,000); government (+1,800); and construction (+1,400). Declines in July were...
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