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Leaders in Learning: Boise Farmers Market Sprouts Club
If you've been to the Boise Farmers Market, you've seen this sign. What you may not know is that the Boise Sprouts Club is completely free - for kids ages 5 to 12!. The Sprouts Kids Club is a program modeled after a national program called “Power of Produce.” Their mission is to educate and encourage children to take part in the local food system and understand the benefits of eating nutritious foods.
Kootenai County Sheriff Offers $10,000 Reward for Evidence in Tort Claim
COEUR D'ALENE - Sheriff Robert B. Norris of Kootenai County has been accused in a tort claim of making derogatory statements towards Pennie Ann Collinson during an April campaign event. The allegations, made in front of approximately 50 people, have been vehemently denied by Sheriff Norris, who asserts that the claims are entirely false.
Approaching front will cool us down and clear some smoke
CBS2 Boise — A weak front will move in Wednesday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center believes we'll see a marginal risk of severe weather as the front moves in. At minimum we'll see scattered thunderstorms. At worst, some of the storms will have the potential to be severe in nature. That means we could see gusty winds in excess of 55 mph in parts of the Treasure Valley. There is also a risk of flash flooding in some of the burn scars from recent fires in Harney and Baker County in Oregon. The scattered thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon should help to clear out the smoke just a bit.
Woman hospitalized, unborn child dies after crash in Canyon County
Canyon County, Idaho — A woman is in the hospital and her unborn child is dead after a crash. Caldwell Police Officers responded to a crash on Middleton Rd. and Lincoln Ave. in Caldwell. According to Police, when they arrived at the scene the driver and the pregnant passenger...
Boise City Council approves 2025 budget with tax increases, foregone on 5-1 vote
The Boise City Council locked in its budget for the coming year, which comes with hikes for taxpayers to cover several major projects and rising everyday expenses. The $549.1 million budget, which includes the general fund fueled by property tax revenue and its self-funded enterprise funds like the Boise Airport and the water renewal system, includes a mix of capital investment in Mayor Lauren McLean’s priorities on housing and childcare as well as money to cover rising operations costs. The general fund portion of the budget is $327.2 million, which is a $26.3 million increase from last year.
Lewis County Sheriff's looking for missing teen
Lewis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a missing juvenile in the Craigmont area. Michealle Debord is 17 years old and she was last seen on July 18th. leaving her home. Police believe she was headed to a friend's house and is possibly in Lewiston. She was last...
Lewiston 5th grader completes 'Raising Men & Women' lawn care challenge
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — A local young man is making a difference in his community by helping people with their lawn care through a challenge. Kyler Frawley is a soon-to-be fifth grader at Camelot Elementary School. He enjoys basketball and football. But lately, he's been keeping himself busy by helping many in the community with their lawns.
Pullman Building Supply to close in November
Pullman, WASHINGTON (KLEW) — Pullman Building Supply has announced plans to close its location by November. The company made the announcement last week citing the lack of demand for their Pullman super-store that opened back in 2015. They say the decision is an effort to maintain long-term success for...
Birdies, Bogeys and Breathtaking Balloons
Colorful hot air balloons will dot the Boise skyline each morning from August 28 to September 1 during the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. This annual Labor Day weekend event lifts off at Ann Morrison Park and features different highlighted activities daily, along with live music and food vendors. Balloon...
Project Construction affecting 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane starting July 29
We are writing to inform you about an upcoming construction project that will impact the area around 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane. The City of Coeur d’Alene has selected Alpine Northwest to install a new 16-inch transmission main along 15th Street from Margaret Avenue to Thomas Lane, continuing east outside the City limits to a proposed new 1-million-gallon water reservoir. This process will include the excavation of asphalt & material to install the new water line while utilizing heavy equipment. Dust mitigation will be consistently monitored and knockdown as needed. Materials will be laid out throughout the project as it moves forward.
Cody in line to land state shooting complex
POWELL — As the State of Wyoming moves forward with plans to build a world-class shooting facility, a panel is recommending that the complex be built in Cody. Following months of proposals, pitches and site visits, a task force voted 8-4 to favor a chunk of state land south of Cody over a competing spot near the Campbell County Cam-plex in Gillette.
Oregon Wildfires: Over 700,000 Acres Ablaze and Interstate 84 Shut Down
Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest worked hard on Tuesday to control two fires threatening small towns in Oregon. One key stretch of Interstate 84, connecting Oregon and Idaho, was closed for about 130 miles (210 kilometers) between Ontario and Baker City due to advancing flames. This crucial freeway will remain closed for at least a day, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
AAA Shares Tips With Idahoans on Sharing the Road With Large Animals in Open Range Locations
In recognizing that many Idahoans are on the roads at night in remote areas, AAA has released a statement about sharing the roads with large animals in open range. All unenclosed lands outside cities, villages and herd districts, upon which cattle by custom, license, lease, or permit, are grazed or permitted to roam is what AAA defines open range as, meaning that many places Idahoans visit may lead to open range.
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