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Oregon State Fair Starts Friday
Arts and crafts, food, farm animals, and carnival rides are all available at this year’s Oregon State Fair, which begins Friday in Salem. The fair’s Drew Marine said there’s a new Bounce ‘n Battle Fun Zone in the Playground area. “It’s great for all ages, it’s...
Cooper Helmke: trading in Jambalaya for Taters; Louisiana kicker looks to make a name for himself in Boise
College football recruiting is a fascinating and mostly unknown sector of the sports world. So many shady deals and happenings take place every day. While perhaps not quite as clandestine, the world of college kicker/punter recruiting is its own enigma within the recruiting world. Kickers, more than any other position,...
Deer in northern Idaho tests positive for chronic wasting disease
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game. Idaho Fish and Game recently received test results confirming a positive case of chronic wasting disease in an adult female white-tailed deer roughly 3 miles outside of Bonners Ferry in hunting Unit 1. The deer was reported to Fish and Game by a landowner who found the dead deer in early July.
Man dies after crashing car into powerline on Highway 52
PAYETTE COUNTY, Idaho — A 30-year-old man from Nampa has died after losing control of his car. Police said he was driving on State Highway 55, when he crashed into a power line. According to the Idaho State Police (ISP), the crash happened east of Fruitland close to milepost...
USAO Idaho Press Release: U.S. vs. James and Jessica Dougherty (SOUTHERN)
BOISE – James Dougherty, 44, of Boise, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for wire fraud involving a scheme to defraud an elderly victim of money and real property, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford also sentenced Dougherty to three years of supervised release to follow his prison term. His wife, Jessica Dougherty, 43, also of Boise, was sentenced to three years of probation for obstruction of justice.
Montana Man Survived 5 Days on Creek Water
Montana Tough. That's what Zachary Demoss and his family, friends are. This young man wrecked his motorcycle in the high country of Idaho, busting up his body, yet withstood five painful days and nights until rescued. Zachary's ordeal began August 11th on a ride with two friends along mountain highway...
Mid-Willamette soccer players to watch in 2024
With the return of the fall season, there's plenty of athletes that will take to the pitch and showcase their talents. There's sure to be surprises, as lesser-known players emerge and establish themselves among the best in their league or classification. Others will return, not missing a beat from last year's efforts, potentially reaching new heights individually while leading their respective team. Time will tell how it shakes out, but these are the handful of Mid-Willamette soccer players we will be paying extra attention to...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
Jaw-Dropping Report Names One Idaho College “Worst In America”
There are many reasons to distrust the standard US News & World Report rankings of the Best Colleges In America. Author Malcolm Gladwell has done plenty of research to prove the lack of fundamental research in the annual report, which seems critical for colleges to be highly ranked. It's no surprise that the top three schools in 2024 are Princeton and MIT, and a tie for third between Harvard and Stanford.
Owner and former CEO of Stinker Stores Charley Jones dies
Originally published Aug. 23 on KTVB.COM. Charley Jones, the owner and former CEO of Stinker Stores, died Thursday following a fight with cancer, a press release announced. Jones was a Borah High School graduate, who later attended the University of Idaho. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves Finance Corps and achieved the rank of Captain. Then, later earned his C.P.A. and began working in public accounting. Prior to his purchase...
Rain Slows Activity on Boise Fire, Crews Prepare for Next Steps as Warm, Dry Conditions Loom
Yesterday, fire activity moderated due to rain over the fire area. Crews were held from the fire line yesterday due to weather. Today, roads must be inspected for hazards before crews can safely return to engaging in containment efforts. Today, crews plan to continue to patrol the west side of...
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