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Parents and freshmen navigate emotions during Boise State Move-In Day
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise State University is buzzing with excitement as thousands of incoming students from across the country move into their dorms, marking the beginning of their college journey. For freshmen, Move-In Day represents a significant milestone, blending excitement with a touch of nervousness. “I’m excited, a...
Look for hazy sunshine today with highs in the upper 80s
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It should be a day of hazy sunshine around the Treasure Valley. Air quality will likely improve today after yesterday's trough of low pressure stirred the atmosphere and broke up the smoke layer.Highs will be in the upper 80s today. High pressure will strengthen over...
Twin Falls Police Department investigate shooting outside gas station
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Twin Falls Police officers responded to a report of a shooting outside the Oasis Stop N’ Go in the 500-block of Washington Street North. The call came in Thursday at 9:39 p.m., according to public information officer Terry Thueson. There is no word...
Artist Brett Kearney to exhibit new work in Paris, Idaho
PARIS — Brett Kearney, a local artist who has sold paintings across the United States and in the Middle East, is hosting an exhibit in Paris, Idaho, this Saturday to showcase his new work. From noon to 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Bear Lake Hermitage Gallery of Art and Ice Cream Shoppe, anyone can come meet Kearney and admire his newest paintings. Kearney said the works depict mostly...
University district proposal will go to Coeur d’Alene City Council
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — City planning and zoning commissioners unanimously recommended this week that the city council create a “university zoning district” encompassing North Idaho College’s campus. In January, the Coeur d’Alene City Council tasked city staff with investigating the need to update the comprehensive plan...
Are The Boise Boys Really Back Together For A New Show?
Are the Boise Boys back? According to the Timber + Love website, the answer is yes, but if you read between the lines, the answer isn't so clear. According to an article by the Idaho Press, Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson are about to launch a new television show. Their third attempt to become design megastars has yet to have a name or a network. It will likely be on a free streaming service through their own YouTube or Roku channel.
Mayor Wagoner addresses budget concerns, insists Caldwell is on track
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Some Caldwell residents are concerned over the latest city budget meeting. CBS2 met with Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner, who believes there isn't a need for concern. He said the city is within budget and they aren't dealing with any deficit. During the city council budget...
Graduate student investigates the danger hotter, drier climates pose to cloud mountain forests
Sandra Velazco, an Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student at Boise State, was lead author on an article studying how climate change impacts cloud mountain forests. Another Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student, Andri Zaiats, and College of Arts and Sciences faculty members Jodi Brandt and Trevor Caughlin are among Velazco’s international team of coauthors. The article, titled “Hotter, drier climate influences tropical tree cover loss and promotes bracken fern dominance within arrested successional patches in Andean Cloud Forests,” was published in Biological Conservation in August 2024.
Boise Library trustees reject request to deem Bible ‘harmful to minors,’ restrict access
On Wednesday, the Boise Public Library’s Board of Trustees rejected a request to designate a version of the Bible as adults-only material. Trustees considered the request under Idaho House Bill 710 that took effect on July 1. The bill requires libraries to relocate any book deemed “harmful for minors” upon Board review to a restricted section only accessible by adults.
W. Bench church hopes to build apartments for those ‘close to going into homelessness’
A church on the West Bench may build a set of apartments for community members who are “close to going into homelessness.”. Mountain View Church of the Brethren on N. Cole Rd., south of Ustick, owns a triangular piece of land behind the church building that has long stood vacant. The church has applied with the City of Boise to rezone the two-acre lot to build a new three-story apartment building with 27 units.
Micron's Early Learning Center focuses on STEM
BOISE, Idaho — Micron Technology, semiconductor giant, held the ribbon cutting ceremony for its Early Learning Center on Thursday, Aug. 15. The new facility is located across from the Micron Headquarters in Boise. On Sept. 3, Micron will have 124 children of Micron employees in the child care center...
Local gynecologist urges patients to consider risks of using tampons
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Local gynecologists expect to answer more questions about tampon usage from their patients as they meet for regular checkups following a study finding measurable levels of 16 different metals in the period products. " We may not have the definitive evidence linking the presence of...
Ada County Highway District announces new deputy director of operations
BOISE, Idaho — Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is undergoing more changes. On Thursday, Aug. 15 the ACHD announced that Thomas Otte will be the district's new deputy director of operations. Otte is a Boise State University graduate, and has worked in the Treasure Valley with experience in government...
Boise boy with leukemia receives dream wish from Make-A-Wish Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — A 14-year-old from Boise who dreamed of becoming a video game designer saw his dream come to life this month. With the help of Make-A-Wish and Boise State University, he created an original video game known as "Gods and Shadows." Brycen was diagnosed with leukemia in...
Three local teams play at SilverHoops 3-on-3 tournament
KELLOGG — Local youth basketball players competed at the SilverHoops 3-0n-3 tournament on July 27. In the 9th-10th grade division Riley Beggerly, Jameson Cartwright-Kissee and Ty Schrock went 5-2. Both losses went in to overtime and they played the game before the championship game in their division. In the...
A healing garden and memorial in Moscow, built by students, is complete
A sprawling green field has been transformed into a structured garden with paths and a memorial. “Seeing it at the end, it was so rewarding,” said Jackson Wiedenfeld, an architecture student at the University of Idaho. He was one of the students who was part of the process from the beginning.
Innovia Foundation Celebrates Community at Kamiah Barbecue Days
(Spokane, WA) – Kamiah Barbecue Days has been a time-honored tradition for nearly 90 years, where local artists, vendors and community members celebrate the end of summer. Beginning as a one-day event, the celebration has become a Labor Day weekend staple, and this year, Barbecue Days will expand into a week-long celebration, featuring 12 attractions, all free of charge.
Married choir teachers launch new community children’s choir
RIGBY – When Rigby Middle School removed their choir program, a local couple decided to take matters into their own hands. Corbin and Jenna Rasmussen are choral educators and are launching East Idaho Youth Chorus, a community choir program for elementary and middle school-aged kids. Due to state-wide budget...
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