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Atomic Potato Chip Company selected to serve chips to Idaho Governor's Cup
ARCO — The Atomic Potato Chip Company has been selected to serve its potato chips at the Idaho Governor's Cup that will be held in Coeur d'Alene in September. Don Tarner, who owns the company with his wife, said they have been in business for three years now, and being selected for this event was a great honor. "We were blown away and very excited," he said. "It's very humbling...
Governor proclaims August as Idaho Farmers Market Month
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Governor Little officially proclaimed August as Idaho Farmers Market Month. Idaho Farmers Market month is a celebration of the over 55 farmers markets available in the state. These markets provide Idahoans the capability to purchase the highest quality produce available, right from those who grow it.
Celebrate Idaho’s kinship families this September
Kinship care refers to a heartfelt act where relatives and significant adults in children’s lives step up to take on the role of parents when a child’s biological parents are unable to care for them. This September DHW is hosting celebrations to commemorate Idaho’s kinship care families during...
Idaho coroners recommend law changes to improve death investigations
Idaho is ranked the lowest in the nation for the percentage of homicides autopsied — to address this shortfall and other challenges faced by the death investigation system, a group of Idaho county coroners prepared proposed changes to the state law. Torey Danner, the Bannock County coroner and first vice president of the Idaho State Association of County Coroners, gave members of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee (JLOC) an overview Friday of the group’s efforts to address issues found in a report including inconsistencies within...
Idaho Department of Lands hold board meeting to talk about fires and beneficiaries
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Land Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting in Boise this morning. They heard the monthly fire report from the Department of Lands. As of Monday, there have been 149 human-caused fires, 94 of which were started by lightning, for 243 fires that burned 23,572 acres.
Idaho agriculture department reports non-living invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium balls
Non-living zebra mussels — a fast-spreading invasive species that can clog pipes — have been detected in Marimo moss balls being sold in Idaho, state officials announced Monday. A news release by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture said the mussels were found on moss balls shipped to a Boise aquarium product retailer, and that […]
Oprah Winfrey Shows Off Her Weight Loss In White High-Waist Cargo Pants And Top At Annual Sun Valley Conference In Idaho
Oprah Winfrey is continuing to show off the results of her epic weight loss transformation! The 70-year-old talk show host – who confessed to using weight loss injections in a candid interview with People last year – flaunted her trim figure during t...
ACHD to host public hearing on 2025 fiscal year budget Aug. 28
Following an open house that was held at the end of July, the Ada County Highway District’s fiscal year 2025 budget is set to be adopted following a public hearing. The public hearing will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the auditorium of the ACHD headquarters at 3775 Adams St. in Garden City. Those not attending in person can watch and ask questions during the hearing through Zoom. The link for online participation is available on the ACHD website. ...
Federal Report Reveals 42 Child Deaths at Two Federally-Funded Native American Boarding Schools in Idaho, Including Fort Lapwai, with Hundreds More Nationwide
Originally published Aug. 14 on IdahoEdNews.org. Idaho was once home to six federally-funded Native American boarding schools, including two where more than a dozen children died. All together, at least 42 children died at the schools in Fort Hall and Fort Lapwai, according to a federal report released last month.
Idaho Water Wars Mirror Those of California
The water war we’re seeing in Idaho is the tip of the iceberg. The battles are being waged all across the Western states, and it’s going to reach critical mass soon. I came across a video linked to the RealClearEnergy website. The young host explains the crisis brewing in Southern California and Nevada. He lays the blame at the feet of cattle and farmers. Because the dairy industry (he references cows) is water intensive, and his steamed water rights were grandfathered into constitutions.
Where can you pet prize-winning livestock AND meet local candidates? The Western Idaho Fair of course
Thousands of people are expected to attend the Western Idaho Fair this week in Garden City where attendees can ride roller coasters, pet some prize-winning livestock and of course, get their hands on massive roasted turkey legs. But for some, the fair is an opportunity to reach out to voters face to face.
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