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Local law enforcement leaders share concerns with US Attorney General Merrick Garland in closed-door meeting
The top two government law enforcement officials visited Boise Tuesday, part of a multi-state tour for Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Solicitor General (and Boise native) Elizabeth Prelogar. The pair spoke with Ada and Canyon County sheriffs, police chiefs from Boise, Nampa and Caldwell, Idaho State Police leadership and...
What You Need To Know About The NEW CDC Warning In Idaho
Hey Idahoans, heads up! The CDC has recently flagged an uptick in human parvovirus B19 activity across the U.S., and we should be aware of it here in Idaho. Parvovirus B19, often dubbed the "fifth disease," is a seasonal bug that spreads through respiratory droplets, such as sneezes and coughs.
PaCT program at Idaho State tackles teacher shortages and retention
Shell-shocked. That is how I felt after a long-term substitute teaching assignment in Idaho Falls more than 20 years ago. I taught sixth grade, which was an experience that a few colleagues called “The Crucible.” It was a firsthand experience of the many challenges that Idaho teachers deal with annually. Working as an educator for more than 30 years has allowed me to witness the significant impact upon students’ achievement and self-esteem that a caring, attentive adult who truly knows a child can make. Having worked with numerous paraprofessionals, it is hard to overstate the qualities they bring to their roles.
Grizzly bear trapped and relocated in Island Park area
ISLAND PARK — After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Tuesday. Wildlife Services set a trap for the animal after the death of a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo River that was determined to have been killed by a grizzly bear. An 11-year-old male grizzly was captured that evening as it returned to the kill site. The bear was identified as a known individual that had previously been collared for research purposes and had no known history of conflict prior to this incident.
Yellowstone Comes To Caldwell This Week Only
The weather this week will be in the high nineties which is a big break from the excessive triple digit temperatures we've experienced all summer. The end of the summer means one of the great western events will be coming to Caldwell this week. Is there any hope that the...
What You Need To Know About The NEW CDC Warning In Idaho
Hey Idahoans, heads up! The CDC has recently flagged an uptick in human parvovirus B19 activity across the U.S., and we should be aware of it here in Idaho. Parvovirus B19, often dubbed the "fifth disease," is a seasonal bug that spreads through respiratory droplets, such as sneezes and coughs.
Be Alert and Aware as School is Back in the Magic Valley
It is that time of year again. Summer vacation is ending and school is starting back up again. Some schools in the Magic Valley are already back in session, while others will start in the coming days or weeks. Finally, kids will be off the streets in the day and will have some structure back in their lives. They will figure out their new routines over the next few weeks, but they aren't the only ones that will have to make adjustments. As school starts back up, there are a few things for adults to be mindful of and some adjustments they will have to make this fall.
So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels
State officials have not detected viable quagga mussels since resuming water sampling this spring, Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt said. On Sept. 19, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced it discovered invasive, nonnative quagga mussel larvae in water samples taken from the Snake River near Shoshone Falls and Centennial Waterfront […]
WARNING: This Dangerous “Challenge” Can Get Your Idaho Kids Shot
With school starting sooner than later, our kiddos are going to be reunited with their friends and of course, make new ones. But, what do the kids catch up on after summer in 2024?. Most likely, they'll talk about where they went and what they spent their summer doing. For...
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Ada County Commissioners, Boise City Council move forward with greenbelt ordinance
BOISE — The Boise City Council and Ada County Commissioners held separate meetings Tuesday to determine the future of a “control of speed” ordinance to be implemented by the relevant jurisdictions affected by the Boise River Greenbelt. Along with encouraging responsible user behavior, the ordinance, included in a “Memorandum of Understanding,” is looking to provide an easier job for law enforcement officials patrolling the greenbelt through a unified code. About...
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