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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.
Idaho court dismisses spine practice's antitrust lawsuit against health system
A 2023 lawsuit filed by Boise, Idaho-based Neuroscience Associates alleging antitrust violations by St. Luke's Health System has been dismissed. The practice's lawsuit honed in on St. Luke's "24/7/365 call coverage", which requires independent neurosurgeons to do on-call shifts as part of maintaining staff privileges, according to the July 16 order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. The health system paid neurosurgeons for their on-call coverage until April 2018, and at the time two Neuroscience Associates surgeons relinquished their privileges.
Caldwell approves pay-to-play cap for multi-sport athletes
The Caldwell School Board unanimously approved a two-sport cap on pay-to-play fees during a Monday board meeting. The decision comes after the board approved a $100 per-sport fee for district athletes in early July. Under the new plan, Caldwell High School athletes will pay a maximum of $200 in individual...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
Some Idaho services, entities adjust schedules around heat
To maintain safety, Idaho utility services have been forced to adjust their workday around high heat. With historic temperatures felt throughout Idaho over the past few weeks, various entities throughout the Gem State have been forced to adjust their workdays around the heat to ensure staff safety and help prevent any heat-related illness. The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) touched on the challenges of lingering high heat in a meeting...
What to do this week in East Idaho
Wednesday, July 24 The oldest consecutive rodeo in Idaho, the Bancroft Pioneer Day Rodeo, is set to take place on Wednesday, Jul 24. The rodeo — which takes place in the small Caribou County town of Bancroft — includes several different events and will be held at the Bancroft Rodeo Grounds. For more information, visit facebook.com/BancroftPioneerDays. Alive After Five will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24,...
Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire in Boise Foothills (ID) That Left Thousands Without Power
A blown transformer caused a half-acre grass fire and left thousands temporarily without power, according to the Boise Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the 3000 block of East Starview Drive about 8 p.m. Monday after a power line transformer blew, according to Boise Fire spokesperson Lynsey Amundson and Pulsepoint, an app that allows users to view emergency response information. This site is in Warm Springs Mesa, a neighborhood off Warm Springs Avenue in the Boise Foothills.
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