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Agencies in Boise work together to help homeless into affordable housing
Unexpected unemployment. Sudden, debilitating illness or disability. Devastating floods or fire. Any one of these things and a myriad of others can lead to homelessness. But the No. 1 cause of homeles...
Patchin Returns as the Voice of the Vandals
MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho Vandal Sports Properties and Idaho Athletics announce the return of Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Famer Dennis Patchin to the radio microphone for Idaho Football and Men's Basketball. Patchin, who was the Voice of Vandal football from 2015-2019, replaces Chris King, who will take over...
Ada County Fire Districts see significant impact fee increases addressing growth, inflation
After not changing since 2018, several Ada County fire districts’ impact fees will be significantly overhauled. Ada County Planning and Zoning commissioners moved to approve the Capital Improvement Plan and impact fees for the Eagle, Star and North Ada County Fire Protection Districts. The plans, proposed by consulting firm TischlerBise, had been previously adopted by the relevant city councils last year. Thursday’s decision from the Planning and Zoning Commission will bring relevant unincorporated areas under the plan. ...
Honolulu Man Charged With Animal Cruelty for Allegedly Running Over Seagulls on Washington Coast
A man has been charged with animal cruelty and reckless driving after allegedly running over a flock of seagulls with a vehicle on the Washington coast. James Travis, a 64-year-old resident of Honolulu, Hawaii, is accused of the incident that led to the death of 25 protected seagulls near Klipsan Beach in Pacific County.
Spokane police investigate drive-by shooting after man found wounded
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, leaving one man wounded. On Aug. 18, shortly after 1 a.m., the Spokane Police Department (SPD) responded to a report of a drive-by shooting in the 4900 block of North Magnolia Street. Officers arriving at the scene found shell casings in the street but encountered uncooperative residents at a nearby house who provided conflicting accounts of the incident, including one report of a person emerging from the house and firing a gun. No victims were located at this location.
Gorge Amphitheatre hit by thunderstorm, Bass Canyon day two canceled
QUINCY, Wash. - Day two of the Bass Canyon EDM festival was canceled Saturday night after extreme weather made its way to the Gorge Amphitheatre. The thunderstorm hit western Washington at around 9 p.m. Saturday night, causing multiple power outages across Seattle, flight delays at Sea-Tac Airport, and widespread rain.
Growing Idaho: Why the apartment boom?
BOISE, Idaho — This week on Growing Idaho, we’re talking about the apartment boom. A woman wrote in to ask why so many apartments are popping up around the area, who's making money off them, and if anyone is saving money. Let's start with the question “Is anyone...
Shocking News Hits For Idaho’s Big Brother Competitor
One interesting thing we've noticed about Boise is that a lot of local residents tend to somehow end up on very popular shows! We've seen Boise residents on shows like The Bachelor, The Bachelor in Paradise, and even Survivor. It's fun to watch the show knowing that someone who lives in the general area as you are on television making a name for themselves.
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