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8 Injured in Accidents on Idaho Roads this Week
This week has started off with at least 3 dangerous accidents on Idaho highways including one driver critically injured and a child taken to a local hospital. The accidents happened on US95 with 3 hospitalized in a 2-car crash, 4 hospitalized after a multi-car crash on US20, and 1 taken to the hospital after a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 44.
How Idaho's new director of Health and Welfare plans to make change
Idaho has a new Health and Welfare Director. Alex Adams faces a growing Medicaid budget and has already cut some vacant positions. On day one, he made adoption a top priority and said he wants to double the number of foster families in Idaho. After past struggles with Idaho lawmakers...
What is camping? State of Idaho argues against pro-Palestinian protesters
BOISE — A protest, deemed the “People’s Liberated University,” has been taking place on the lawn in front of the old Ada County Courthouse since the start of May. While not made up exclusively of students, it was originally tied to student activism that has been taking place throughout the United States in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The protest in Boise, which has predominantly been held adjacent to the Idaho State Capitol, was in response to Israel’s invasion of the Palestinian territories following Hamas’ attack on Israel last October. Generally, protests nationwide have been in opposition to support the United States government has provided Israel during this time.
Idaho’s potential for significant fire activity increases with hot, dry conditions
Idaho fire officials are preparing for above normal fire potential in parts of the state due to high temperatures and dry conditions. Idaho Department of Lands fire management chief Josh Harvey told Gov. Brad Little and other members of the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners on Tuesday that the southern portion of the state […] The post Idaho’s potential for significant fire activity increases with hot, dry conditions appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho athlete aims to compete in 2024 Paralympics
Boise native Annie Carey could be heading to the Paralympics in Paris this August. She currently holds the long jump world record in her classification as well as the U.S. record in the 200 meters, and last year she competed in the Parapan American Games, bringing home bronze medals in the 100 meter, 200 meter and long jump.
Iowa State University research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle
As avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., including multiple herds in Idaho, Iowa State University researchers have found a possible connection as to why the virus is being found in raw milk. A study published this month by a team in Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine […] The post Iowa State University research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Sanchez’s life experiences will help guide him as new executive director of AEYC
Robert Sanchez didn’t have to read a book to learn about the struggles and obstacles a young child from Idaho can face. He knows about those obstacles firsthand. He was born and raised in Nampa, the second oldest in a family of four. His mother was a single parent who did not progress past the eighth grade.
Idaho Christian Bar Owner Offers Straight Men Free Beer During Pride Month
The Old State Saloon in Idaho will provide free beer to heterosexual males on “Hetero Male Mondays”. As LGTBQ+ people and allies kick off Pride Month this June, a bar in Idaho has created their own holiday in response. History of Pride Month. First celebrated as the 1-year...
Risch, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign and AI Influence on Federal Lands Policy
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries and Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots from influencing the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) electronic public comment system. Currently, the federal government’s online comment system allows submissions from individuals, organizations, and...
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