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Little Reward for Firefighters Battling Blaze in Idaho Wilderness
I wouldn’t want to work as a firefighter. It’s not an easy job. Winds can shift, some unseen accelerant can pop, and you can’t always see hazards in a haze of smoke. This goes for people battling housefires and wildland blazes. You couldn’t pay a desk jockey like me nearly enough.
Idaho Capitol briefly evacuated after bomb threat about presidential election
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A threatening email about the presidential election sparked an alarming message sent by an Idaho Capitol building alert system that told Capitol employees to evacuate immediately. Some Capitol workers received an alert that instructed them to leave the Boise building at 9:05 a.m. Monday, according...
Importance of Oregon vs. Boise State in Group of Five College Football Playoff race
With 12 teams set to make the College Football Playoff this season — including one from the Group of 5 — the stakes will be raised in countless games across the country. And you can count a Week 2 showdown between Boise State and Oregon among them. While the Ducks could likely lose one or even two […] The post Importance of Oregon vs. Boise State in Group of Five College Football Playoff race appeared first on On3.
Young Bull Elk Relocated Out of Boise
Below is a news release from the Idaho Fish and Game Department. The pull of an air gun trigger, the thwap of a dart hitting the rump of an elk, and the barely-above-a-whisper call over the radio: “Dart is in” are all followed by a couple of minutes of quiet observation. One can feel a sense of anticipation from the silence of the assembled enforcement officers and wildlife biologists.
Log in your watersports and help St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
MasterCraft's Surf to Save Lives campaign raises awareness and funds for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Former pro wakeboarder Alexa Score tells us how the watersports community is making a difference -- and about her own journey with childhood cancer. To find out how you can help, visit MasterCraft.com/Surf-to-Save-Lives.
Tuesday Morning Three-Vehicle Collision in Lewiston Orchards Sends Two to Hospital
LEWISTON - A crash involving three vehicles at the intersection of 5th Street and Bryden Avenue on Tuesday morning resulted in two drivers being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 9:36 a.m., prompting a response from both the Lewiston Police and Lewiston Fire Departments. According...
From phones to prosthetic legs: Inside the unique finds of Boise's 'River Robinhood'
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The City of Boise estimates more than 130,000 people have floated the Boise River from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park this summer. That means local diver, known on social media as Boise's 'River Robinhood,' has been working overtime. "I probably get 15 to 20...
New webpage provides guidance on hiring student employees
As the academic year gets underway, many Boise State departments hire students to take on a secondary role as a university employees. These employment opportunities provide students with meaningful opportunities to advance their academic and professional goals as they provide departments with talent, energy and fresh perspectives. To assist managers...
Duo Verified Push Required for All Accounts Beginning September 24
Beginning Tuesday, September 24, Duo Security multi-factor authentication will require verified push notifications for all accounts, including students. Faculty and staff have been using verified push since July. When prompted to authenticate on or after the 24th, you will be asked to enter a 4-digit code into the Duo mobile...
Breaking down barriers in the world of athletics
Globally, more than one billion people live with a disability, which can create barriers in everyday life. A fact that coach Steve Baxter is very aware of. That's why he's heading up an adaptive sports program at Boise State University, giving athletes with physical disabilities the chance to compete in the sports they love.
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