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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...
Good Shepherd Celebrates New Location of Cancer Center
Physicians, staff and cancer survivors celebrated the new location of the Good Shepherd Cancer Center on Thursday. Board-Certified Hematologist & Oncologist Dr. Stephen Iacoboni helped get Good Shepherd Health Care System’s cancer center off the ground in early 2020, a few months after arriving at Good Shepherd. Until recently, the center was located on the second floor of the main hospital. The new location, on the main floor of the Good Shepherd Medical Plaza, is better suited for both patients and physicians, Iacoboni said.
Pioneer Days -- Something for everyone
During the fourth week of July the annual Fremont County Pioneer Days celebration will take place in St. Anthony. This event has been celebrated in the community for nearly a century. This year's planned activities include a play, parade, rodeo, softball tournament, 5K and 10K Fun Run, baked food sale, art exhibit, and Classic Car & Hot Rod Show.
Several Idaho libraries create policies in wake of the Library Bill
BOISE, Idaho — On July 1, over 300 laws were enacted and are now enforceable in Idaho. One of those laws, House Bill 710, or the "Library Bill," left many local librarians feeling vulnerable to outside forces. "I feel like there are people that will take advantage of this...
Report shows Treasure Valley eviction filings nearly doubled in 2023
BOISE, Idaho — A new report from the Treasure Valley nonprofit Jesse Tree shows more Idahoans are being served with eviction notices. However, the nonprofit said the number of eviction filings ending in final judgment decreased because of community support. Jesse Tree puts the annual report together using Idaho...
Idaho inmate gets life sentence for escaping state custody at Boise hospital
BOISE — An Idaho inmate was sentenced Friday to life in prison for escaping state custody at a Boise hospital after the corrections officers guarding him were violently attacked. Skylar Meade pleaded guilty to the escape and to sentencing enhancement for being a persistent violator and for causing bodily...
Beat Boise’s Heat Indoors With Idaho’s Fastest Growing Trendy Sport
Boise is one of those places where when it’s cold it’s really cold and when it’s hot it’s really hot and over the past few weeks Boise residents have been working with the “really hot” stage of summer. It could be a struggle to be outside in the heat for more than 10 minutes at a time which is upsetting for many people considering it’s not as easy to stay active when it’s over 100 degrees outside.
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