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Idaho's unemployment rate grows in June compared to May
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Labor reported on Friday the unemployment rate in the Gem State increased from 3.3% to 3.4% in June, as compared to May. According to the department's report, unemployment increased by 578 people (1.8%) to 33,162. However, the total number of employees also increased by 1,649 people (0.2%) to 944,740.
Fees for activities and athletics are unconstitutional
The Caldwell School District is the newest member on a list of school districts that charge fees for athletics when it approved “a $100 pay-to-play athletics fee.” (Idaho Education News, July 9, 2024). We contend such fees violate Article IX, Section 1, of the Idaho Constitution which states...
Activist Ammon Bundy declares bankruptcy
Ammon Bundy, the far-right activist who led the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon, has declared bankruptcy after loss in a defamation suit against an Idaho hospital last year required him to pay over $50 million in damages.
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’...
Kristin Armstrong takes new seat at Paris Olympics as USA Cycling coach
BOISE, Idaho — The 2024 Olympics are just days away. A group of 10 athletes with Gem State ties are headed to Paris – two of which are coached by Idaho’s golden girl – three-time Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong. Armstrong captured the throne for the...
Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8% containment reported
More than 300 firefighters continued to fight the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest, achieving 8% containment on Friday as the fire grew to more than 2,000 acres, fire officials said. The fire started July 11 and is burning near Redfish Lake and the iconic Redfish Lake Lodge near the town of […] The post Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8% containment reported appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho’s Huge ‘BAM Jam’ Basketball Tournament Returns in August
It's one of the most anticipated events of the entire summer and now, basketball lovers are going to be enjoying its return at Indian Creek Plaza once again this year!. It's no secret that there are a ton of things to do in the Treasure Valley over the summer months and frankly, it doesn't matter what you're into: there's something for you!
Idaho campground victim asked ‘why?’ after estranged wife allegedly shot him, police say
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Travis Calumpit, the 37-year-old Parma campground victim, was allegedly killed by his estranged wife and her mother, according to a court hearing and probable cause affidavits filed Friday by law enforcement. Travis Calumpit was shot and killed July 12 at the Martin Landing campground, which...
Panida tees up Caddyshack for $5 film series
It’s been 44 years since Caddyshack swung into theaters and, while it didn’t exactly hit a hole-in-one with some critics — earning a nomination in The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards for Sarah Holcomb’s “Most Annoying Fake Accent” — it has remained a steadfast fan favorite.
BLM Expands Aircraft Capabilities in Mountain Home to Fight Wildland Fire
BOISE, Idaho–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will begin construction on the Mountain Home Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Base at the Mountain Home Municipal Airport on July 21, 2024. The new base will expand aircraft availability to respond more quickly to fight wildland fires in southwestern Idaho and the surrounding area.
Here’s what Highland High School could look like in a few years
POCATELLO — Work is moving forward on plans to rebuild parts of Highland High School damaged by a large fire last year. The Highland High School Rebuild and Design Committee is still in the planning and development phase to rebuild the half the school that was destroyed in last April’s fire. Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 anticipates by December or January, it will be ready to put the $64 million construction project out to bid, and estimates the rebuild will be complete in 2027.
Former Colorado head coach Dan Hawkins joins son Cody’s staff at Idaho State
With his second season at Idaho State’s helm coming up, former Colorado football quarterback Cody Hawkins has added his father, Dan, to his coaching staff. Idaho State announced Wednesday that Dan Hawkins, who coached his son while leading the Buffs from 2006-10, will join the Bengals’ staff as their director of player and staff development. The elder Hawkins will mentor players and staff members while helping with game-planning and recruitment. “My father has been a fantastic role model and my greatest mentor for as long as I can remember,” Cody Hawkins said in a press release. “He is a reflection of the...
Local woman honored for highway cleanup efforts before her passing
In keeping a two-mile stretch of highway near Preston looking bright and clean, Debra Gilmore helped improve the quality of life in Franklin County over the past 20-plus years — but her positive impact on the local community reaches far beyond picking up trash. Since moving to the idyllic...
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