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Idaho’s water future – Governor commits more funding to preserving eastern Snake Plain aquifer
Idaho's Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced the investment Tuesday, alongside groundwater and surface water users in Rigby.
Idaho’s Wapiti Fire surpasses 70,000 acres; containment at 0%
Firefighters have been working through the night to protect homes as Idaho’s Wapiti Fire increased to more than 70,000 acres burned and containment was still estimated at 0%, fire officials said Tuesday. The Wapiti Fire was started by lighting on July 24 near Grandjean and is burning in the Boise National Forest, Sawtooth National Forest, […]
Idaho tobacco settlement secures millions in funds, rather than spending years to litigate payments
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador reached a new settlement with tobacco companies to immediately get a big chunk of disputed funds, but it will leave millions on the table. That’s instead of duking it out in litigation that can last over a decade. Idaho’s settlement — reached in March — resolved years of complicated litigation, […]
Growing Idaho: Fire fighting harder for wilderness homes
BOISE, Idaho — People are building homes all over, including in and around our wilderness. It's a picturesque place to live, but it's also making things tougher on wildland firefighters. New homes are popping up everywhere you turn, in downtowns, in suburbia, and in the wildland urban interface (WUI)....
As official float season wraps up, City of Boise provides numbers of floaters, rentals used
BOISE, Idaho — Labor Day Weekend can bring BBQs, cornhole, and many other entertaining activities. One of those activities can even be floating the river, as the City of Boise's Parks and Recreation Department plans to wrap up services on Monday, according to a news release. As a note,...
‘Just lined up for us’: Big Bun sets second location in former chain drive-thru
An icon of the Boise Bench purchased a former Carl’s Jr. drive-thru location on Glenwood St. in Garden City. Summit Commercial Real Estate said it sold the restaurant to Big Bun Drive-In, the classic burgers-and-more restaurant that’s served hungry Bench dwellers at Curtis St. and Overland Rd. for 70 years.
Hagerman volleyball sweeps season opener; Tuesday Idaho prep scores
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Great night for high school prep action on Tuesday. Filer 3, Mountain Home 1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-13, 25-19) Hagerman 3, Gooding 0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-10) Oakley 3, Lighthouse Christian 0. Wood River 3, Kimberly 0. Wood River 3, Highland 0 (Pocatello) Highland 3, Kimberly...
Boise State athletes stepping up their game by building mental health programs
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise State Broncos are not just working on their game plans, they are also working with the community’s mental health. The Boise State athletic department is partnering with six local high schools in a program called BroncoBOLD to help students build mental health support systems in their schools.
Soccer Game Recap: Kuna Takes a Loss
Kuna entered their game against Rocky Mountain on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Kuna Kavemen fell just short of the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies by a score of 3-2. The Kavemen have struggled against the Grizzlies recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Prep preview: Centennial looks to find success under second-year head coach
BOISE, Idaho — The Centennial High School football team is in its final week of preparation, eager to improve on last fall's 1-8 performance in Idaho's top classification. "You know, there's something special about Friday nights in the fall," head coach Keelan McCaffrey said. "It's just got a different vibe to it."
Wildfires burning near American Falls cause evacuations, destroy potato cellar before being contained
AMERICAN FALLS — Firefighters have contained several wildfires that ignited Tuesday along the railroad tracks between Seagull Bay and American Falls, causing evacuations and destroying a potato cellar. The fires ignited around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday and quickly began burning away from the tracks and toward nearby homes. The wildfires scorched about 50 acres and destroyed a potato cellar before being contained. ...
Additional charges Boise man for June incident
The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office has filed additional charges against the driver authorities suspect of hitting two pedestrians and several vehicles in downtown Boise this summer. Jacob Miller of Boise was arrested in June and charged with two felony counts of leaving the scene of an accident that resulted...
City of Boise swears in new Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison
BOISE, Idaho — Boise Mayor Lauren McLean swore in Boise’s New Police Chief, Chris Dennison, on Tuesday at the Boise City Council meeting. He will not officially start until Sept. 20, according to the City of Boise press release. Dennison is replacing current Police Chief Ron Winegar, who...
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