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A tale of 2 workers: Heat deaths on the job provoke differing responses in Oregon, Idaho
In a historic heatwave that covered the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, two workers died. Sebastian Francisco Perez, a 38-year-old Guatemalan immigrant, collapsed in 100-degree heat while moving irrigation lines outside at a farm and nursery in St. Paul, Oregon, south of Portland. Just 500 miles away, a few days later, Ian Booth, a 33-year-old Idahoan working on a landscaping crew near Lewiston, Idaho, died of cardiac arrest from heat exposure.
Jim and Betty Woodward to serve as grand marshals of Painted Hills Festival
The grand marshals for the Painted Hills Festival have been announced in the lead up to the iconic Labor Day Weekend event in Mitchell. “The Painted Hills Festival is honored to have Jim and Betty Woodward lead our parade on Aug. 31, in Mitchell this year,” Toney Ryno wrote in a recent announcement. “They both come with histories and great stories that go way back in the area.” Both grand...
Umatilla National Forest adds 3 sites for camping with reservations
PENDLETON — (News release from the Umatilla National Forest) Umatilla National Forest is adding three more campsites available for reservations on https://www.recreation.gov. The three additional sites recently added are Woodward, Target Meadows and Woodland campgrounds in Walla Walla Ranger District. Recreation.gov is a trip planning and reservation service portal....
Baker County steer wrestlers vying for spot in National Finals Rodeo
Two professional steer wrestlers from Baker County are vying to compete in rodeo’s biggest event, the National Finals Rodeo in December in Las Vegas. Jesse Brown of Baker City is seeking his fifth straight trip to the National Finals. Mike McGinn of Haines is also in contention for a berth in the event. The top 15 in money earnings in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for 2024 qualify ...
Friday night roars into Milton-Freewater
MILTON-FREEWATER — The Back to Class Bash comes to Milton-Freewater on Friday, Aug. 23. From 6-9 p.m., Friday Nights on Main will take over a large portion of North Main Street in family-oriented festivities. The main event is located at Freewater Square, 417 N. Main St. The Milton-Freewater Chamber...
Portland Saturday Market Now An Oregon Heritage Tradition
The Portland Saturday Market enters its 51st year with an Oregon Heritage Tradition designation by the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Portland Saturday Market is the 28th event in Oregon to be designed an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Other Oregon Heritage Traditions include the Great Oregon Steam-up in Brooks, Oregon State Fair, Medford’s Pear Blossom Festival, the Pendleton Round-Up, and the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana.
Bryan Kohberger's defense says 'mob mentality' justifies moving Idaho murders trial
Defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, argue that a severe "mob mentality" against him within the community is sufficient justification to move the trial out of Latah County, new court documents show. In a filing Monday, the defense countered...
It Was Tree-Hugging Day at Idaho’s State Capitol
My radio audience jokes there are only a few dozen liberals in Idaho. The figure is probably higher, but most fear publicly admitting their predilection. However, hemp skirts and electric cars appear when an opportunity arises to join others in seeking news media attention. That was the case a few days ago when 100 granola chompers gathered in Boise at the State Capitol. The Sierra Club is celebrating its kindred spirits. The organization is endowed by Hollywood celebrities who live in 20,000-square-foot homes. The granny glasses crowd was promoting solar energy.
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. ...
Drought Conditions and Demand Blamed for Drop in Idaho Hydroelectricity Share
In 2009, hydroelectricity made up 80% of the electricity generated in Idaho. Last year, that number was 49%, according to reports from the Idaho Office for Energy and Mineral Resources. The energy sector in the West has lost about 300 million megawatt hours of power generation between 2003 and 2020...
Man Held on $1 Million for Alleged Attempted Murder With Claw Hammer at Lewiston Park
LEWISTON - A man is being held on $1 million bond for an alleged attempted murder of a woman at Pioneer Park in Lewiston. 59-year-old Jody A. Bohn, of Lewiston, was allegedly involved in an attack at the park on August 11. According to court documents, in the early morning...
Boise Rescue Mission completes renovation for homeless veterans' shelter
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, Boise Rescue Mission Ministries' staff and Lowe's Hometowns volunteers will celebrate completing the final touches on the renovation of the Veterans Ministries Program Floor at the River of Life Men's Shelter on Aug. 30. After receiving the Lowe's Hometowns...
Everyone in Idaho May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
A few years ago, we had our wallet stolen from our vehicle in Southeast Boise. While it was inconvenient to replace our debit card and driver’s license, what really made our stomach drop was the fact that we knew we had a social security number scribbled on a piece of paper in that wallet.
Eight health systems want to operate Oregon’s largest coastal hospital in Coos Bay
COOS BAY — At least eight health systems, including some in Oregon, are interested in operating Bay Area Hospital as leaders of the Coos Bay faciilty look for a partner to help with its longstanding financial woes. Starting Sept. 3, executives of the hospital and its board will start...
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 high school football rankings: State title favorites entering 2024
BOISE, Idaho — Prep football returns to the Gem State this week with a limited schedule of opening contests. Before the action gets underway, reporters evaluated expectations to build preseason rankings for every classification. Coeur d'Alene arrived as the 6A favorite in the first Idaho high school football state...
Dignified Idaho Living: free medicine & baby formula for struggling moms
If you’re a single mom struggling to provide medicine, medical care, food and formula for your little ones, there’s loads of help here in Idaho. Organizations like NeedyMeds.org and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance are dedicated to helping low-income moms and families get get the meds they need. Several of our friends and coworkers who've turned to NeedyMeds say it's a treasure trove of information on programs that provide low-cost and no-cost prescriptions.
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