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Single vehicle collision in Boise kills 1, injures 1
BOISE, Idaho — A woman is dead, and a man is in critical condition after a fiery car crash in Boise. Boise Fire and Police responded to a single car crash on Tuesday night around 10 p.m. near North Owyhee Street and West Malad Street. When first responders arrived,...
NIGHTLIFE: New Speakeasy Opening in Twin Falls Idaho
UPDATE: The venue has changed the opening to July 12. A new speakeasy is opening in Twin Falls on July 12th promising excitement and fun for those wanting a new nightlife experience. The History of the Speakeasy. Speakeasies have a rich history, rooted in the Prohibition era of the 1920s...
Cities, agencies warn of fireworks hazards entering Fourth of July
Local public safety agencies have been gearing up for the Fourth of July, with a number of them sending out safety tips and advisories over the past week regarding fireworks entering Thursday’s holiday. All are preparing for the Fourth, an annual rite of passage celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence in 1776 and typically featuring outdoor celebrations, barbecues and plenty of fireworks being set off to commemorate the occasion. The city...
Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office investigating 59-year-old Lewiston man found with gunshot wound
LEWISTON - This afternoon about 2:12 pm, Nez Perce County Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 900 block of Larch Lane just outside of Lewiston. The caller reported a male in the home had pointed a pistol at them and fired off at least 2 rounds. When Deputies...
Boise National Forest seeks public comment on proposed recreation fee changes
Fees may soon increase at dozens of campgrounds, cabins and day-use sites throughout the Boise National Forest, but public input will be considered before final decisions are made. Residents can submit comments and feedback through close of business on Wednesday, Sept. 4, regarding the 60-plus recreational sites that may incur...
Under New Ownership – Jeremiah Wynott Speaks on Growing Business, Family, and Giving Back to the Community
(Lewiston, ID) Formerly known as Floor Covers International; Idaho Floors is a local family owned flooring company located at 1905 19th Ave in Lewiston. The exciting reason for their recent name change is because the company is now under new ownership. “I worked for Floor Covers International for 16 years,...
Remember the ‘weird death’ officers were investigating in Blackfoot in 1951? Here’s what the autopsy revealed.
BLACKFOOT — The “slaying theory” about a Utah woman found dead in Blackfoot in 1951 was “dimmed” after a surprising autopsy report was announced in the local paper. EastIdahoNews.com shared the story of Laura Florine McNamara Brewer — it was previously reported as Laura Macklemar but Blackfoot officers clarified her name in a later article — in our weekly Looking Back column, which looks back on what life was like during certain time periods in east Idaho history.
Heavy Police Presence in 900 Block of Larch Lane Following Report of Shots Fired
LEWISTON, ID – UPDATE at 5:04 p.m.: The roads have been reopened. Area law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the 900 block of Larch Lane at about 2:14 p.m. this afternoon for a report of shots fired. The nearby roads are closed. No further information is available at this time.
A Patriotic Fourth at Blackfoot Reservoir
Harbor Road in the subdivision north of Soda Springs on the Blackfoot Reservoir is lined with flags this year, with more on the way. More than one person with a summer home at the edge of Blackfoot Reservoir near Henry on Harbor road described the area as “Caribou County’s Hidden Gem,” and it’s very hard to argue with either part of that sentiment. Known by those who know it at all as the place that has its own lakeside fireworks, the Blue Landing neighborhood on the north side of the reservoir is also very clear that patriotism is an important part of the area’s character.
Coeur d’Alene prepares for thousands of visitors over 4th of July
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – “Don’t come to Kootenai County on vacation, and leave on probation,” Bob Norris said, a yearly refrain from the Kootenai County Sheriff every year around the 4th of July, the county’s biggest holiday. “Generally between Memorial Day and Labor Day,...
Pocatello to ring in July 4 with new parade route, live music and firework show
Gate City area residents can expect a Fourth of July holiday with plenty of fireworks and other fun festivities to celebrate the birth of the United States of America. The celebration begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday with the annual Historic Downtown Pocatello Inc. Independence Day Parade. This year’s parade will be set to the theme of “Star Spangled Celebration” and will feature a different route than what has been typically...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with car on busy local road
CHUBBUCK — A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital following a collision with a car on one of Chubbuck’s busiest roads. The crash occurred on Yellowstone Avenue near Linden Avenue around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. It appeared that the adult male motorcyclist collided with the rear of a car while both were heading southbound on Yellowstone. No one in the car was injured. ...
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