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Prep preview: Middleton remains a contender in Idaho's top classification
MIDDLETON, Idaho — Under Idaho's new classification system, Middleton was slated to drop a level and remain in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference this fall with the likes of Bishop Kelly and Emmett. Following back-to-back appearances in the state playoffs, Middleton elected to petition up to 6A to remain...
Fire crews brace as winds escalate, complicating firefighting efforts in West Mountain
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion soldiers were strategically embedded with firefighting crews on the Snag, Boulder and Dollar Fires. Soldiers supported suppression operations by assisting wildland fire crews with mop-up, holding and maintaining control of the fireline and installing hose...
Over 1,200 residents in Hayden without power
HAYDEN, Idaho – The Kootenai Eletric Cooperative reported that over 1,200 members are out of power on Monday. The outage is affecting residents near Hayden Lake, and it is unknown what caused the outage. KEC crews have been dispatched to address the outage and said the power should be...
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District welcoming learners back to school this week
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is all set to welcome learners back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for the new school year. According to a news release from the school district, the theme for the new school year is “Every Day Matters,” emphasizing the importance of regular attendance. The district said it is committed to fostering an environment where every child gets the support they need so they can feel...
Bingham Healthcare expands services in Pocatello with new telepharmacy and ER behavioral health and neurology telemedicine initiatives
POCATELLO ― Bingham Healthcare is excited to announce the expansion of its services with the establishment of a telepharmacy in Pocatello and the introduction of emergency room behavioral health and neurology telemedicine at Bingham Memorial Hospital's emergency department. These initiatives are designed to enhance health care access and delivery for residents in the region, thanks to the generous financial support of The Hospital Cooperative. The Hospital Cooperative extended a grant of $111,000 to Bingham Healthcare to assist with these programs.
Dignified Idaho Living: free medicine & baby formula for struggling moms
If you’re a single mom struggling to provide medicine, medical care, food and formula for your little ones, there’s loads of help here in Idaho. Organizations like NeedyMeds.org and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance are dedicated to helping low-income moms and families get get the meds they need. Several of our friends and coworkers who've turned to NeedyMeds say it's a treasure trove of information on programs that provide low-cost and no-cost prescriptions.
Hunters React To Idaho Fish & Game’s Super Hunt Drawing Results
Idaho Fish & Game's Super Hunt has local hunters crying foul and many felt the drawing was unfair. "The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been selected..." Idaho Fish & Game announced they received a total of 49,125 entries which broke down to 13,737 deer tags, 15,064 for two elk tags, 3,540 for two pronghorn tags, 12,208 or a moose tag, and 4,576 entries for "one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four species."
Idaho Water Wars Mirror Those of California
The water war we’re seeing in Idaho is the tip of the iceberg. The battles are being waged all across the Western states, and it’s going to reach critical mass soon. I came across a video linked to the RealClearEnergy website. The young host explains the crisis brewing in Southern California and Nevada. He lays the blame at the feet of cattle and farmers. Because the dairy industry (he references cows) is water intensive, and his steamed water rights were grandfathered into constitutions.
Idaho Wheat Focused On Market Development
This time of year is a busy one for the Idaho wheat community, not only because of harvest, but efforts to sell the crop internationally. Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat says market development is a pillar of the Commission. For example, the Commission just wrapped up an event hosting a trade team from South Korea. This week, they will host a team from The Philippines in the Lewiston area. And then in September, Idaho wheat will welcome in a trade team from Japan. Hurst Marchant noted these field days allow buyers, bakers and millers get a good look at the crop.
From fairway to charity pay: Boise Open drives donations home
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Albertsons Boise Open has almost hit its goal of completely selling out of tickets. Jeff Sanders, the Executive Director of the Albertsons Boise Open, said it's looking like a record-breaking year. He said, "It's going to be our biggest and best event we've ever had. Golf by day, music by night."
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