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Another day of triple digit heat before a cool down arrives
After reaching 107 degrees in Spokane on Sunday, the Inland Northwest is in for another hot day on Monday before a dry cold front will cool temperatures down significantly by Thursday. Daytime highs on Monday will be widespread in the triple digits, with Spokane expected to reach 99 degrees. Lewiston,...
Firefighters called to early morning house fire in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 2000 block of North 31st East in Bonneville County Monday morning. Around 2:59 a.m., a caller told 911 that something was on fire inside a home. The person was attempting to put out the fire while a dispatcher tried to get the person to go outside.
Gang member arrested after man fatally shoots himself at Caldwell party
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Caldwell Police officers responded to a call on July 20 at 2:30 a.m. from a home in the 200 block of Friar Drive reporting a shooting. Officers found a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head at the front door of the home. Medics were dispatched and the male was declared deceased.
Grace High School student to hold golf tournament for senior project, raise funds for team
GRACE — Even growing up around a golf family, Karlie Christensen disliked golf and thought it was boring. Fast-forward to now and the incoming senior at Grace High School is putting on her first golf tournament on Aug. 3. She has been on the golf team ever since her freshman year. "Growing up, I didn't...
City of Eagle becomes non-sanctuary city, meaning fewer services and protections for undocumented people
Originally published July 19 on KTVB.COM. EAGLE — The city of Eagle recently became a non-sanctuary city after a recent city council decision, and that decision has left the city riddled with controversy. “What they’re doing is they’re sending a message to people who are undocumented here in Idaho, saying they are not welcome in their city limits. and so that has dangerous implications,“ Estefania Mondragon, executive director for PODER...
Local athlete has been representing US on world stage for over 20 years
SODA SPRINGS — Caribou County is home to an accomplished athlete who frequently represents the U.S. on the international stage. Christine (Hauger) Robinson grew up in Grangeville in north central Idaho. The drive to succeed was taught by the example set by her two parents who excelled as college athletes. Even at 80 years old, Robinson’s mother still is weightlifting, golfing and participating in Zumba classes. Robinson started building her...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Expectations remain high at Weiser
Weiser has been knocking at the door. Three years ago, the Wolverines were crowned 3A state champions for the third time in school history. In the last two seasons, Weiser has reached the semifinals, losing to Homedale and Sugar-Salem. Heading into 2024, their goal remains the same — get back to the state championship. Only this time, they hope to forge an easier path for themselves. ...
Washington prisons delayed nearly a third of all inmate release dates last year, costing taxpayers millions
Inmates say late releases derail their efforts to find housing. In the summer of 2019, Antonio Castillo hitchhiked the last leg of his 280-mile return from the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton to his grandmother’s home in Okanogan County. He didn’t leave prison with a plan. He had spent...
Beware of Remote Job Scams Targeting Washington State College Students
I can't go 5 minutes without hearing about another scam that is making this world just a little bit worse. So here I am telling you about a new one going around, targeting college students looking for a remote work job. The scam goes a little something like this:. Posting...
Clearwater Paper Enters Agreement to Sell Tissue Business for $1.06 Billion
LEWISTON - Clearwater Paper Corporation announced Monday morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation for $1.06 billion, subject to adjustments for debt, cash, transaction expenses and net working capital. Clearwater Paper's tissue business includes the company's Lewiston facility. Sofidel...
Wildfires erupt in West, Canada amid major heat wave
A dangerous heat wave will continue into midweek in much of the West as large wildfires burn out of control in several states, particularly California, Oregon and Washington. Why it matters: The combination of heat and wildfire smoke is bringing a significant threat to public health, and smoke from fires burning in Canada may soon move into the U.S. as well.
WARNING: Idaho’s Climate Apocalypse Fizzles Out
The Democrats staffing America’s newsrooms would have us believe man-made activities cause our summer heatwave. I would post the latest scaremongering from the New York Times, but it’s behind a paywall. Also, you already know the routine. Blame farming, cattle, and efficient automobiles. None of This is New.
Potato pride: Idaho, Idaho State football teams introduce new rivalry trophy
“Having grown up in Idaho, I understand the great privilege it is to coach at one of these prestigious universities and am excited to be part of the new chapter of our rivalry with the Vandals,” ISU coach Cody Hawkins said.
Springs of Soda field trip set for July 27
SODA SPRINGS — Field trips aren't just for kids. They motivate people of all ages to continue educational learning while experiencing culture, art and history first-hand. The Caribou Historical Society of Soda Springs has provided field trips to the community for the past few years. Bill Horsley, a member of the historical society, is a...
WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend
This article was originally published by the Washington State Standard. Complaints from people who say they are being discriminated against in the housing market declined in Washington last year, but remained at an all-time high nationwide. It’s the third year in a row that the national record for such complaints has been broken, according to a recent report from the National Fair Housing Alliance.
Czechoslovak Group Offer Increased Again for Vista Outdoor Divisions, to $2.15 Billion
LEWISTON - Another amended merger agreement between Vista Outdoor, Inc. and Czechoslovak Group increases the base purchase price for the Kinetic Group by $50 million to $2.15 billion. It has also determined that an additional $125 million of cash should be returned to Vista Outdoor’s stockholders as cash consideration, according...
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