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Inside the DoorDash Theft Ring, Boise’s New Delivery Issue
During a scorching heatwave this past Saturday, we decided to relax at home and order some food via DoorDash. My aunt and uncle were visiting, and it seemed the perfect solution for a leisurely afternoon. However, after waiting an unusually long time without any updates, my uncle contacted the DoorDash driver assigned to our delivery. The response was unexpected and frustrating: "It's been stolen."
Two New Trendy Dining Options Announce Opening in Downtown Boise
Changes are coming to downtown Boise's dining and drinking scene--but what's new?. As Boise continues to grow, expand, and evolve--these are the types of things that we have to expect. We love when local businesses thrives and that's exactly what we're hearing is next on Idaho Street. Popular downtown Boise...
More than 30 million bake under heat alerts as dangerous triple-digit temps return to West
One of the hottest starts to summer on record across much of the West is ready to write its next chapter as yet another dangerous bout of heat is building, just in time for the weekend.
First Federal Bank Park’s splash pad still closed
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The First Federal Bank Park splash pad has not been working for the past few months in the scorching heat of the Southern Idaho summer. According to Twin Falls Parks and Recreation, the concrete pour on the splash pad when it was first built was not satisfactory.
Sandpoint launches off-leash dog program to deter geese from City Beach
SANDPOINT, Idaho — A wild goose chase has begun. On Wednesday, the city of Sandpoint launched its new off-leash dog program at City Beach. Going forward, seven permitted handlers and their dogs will be working in the park to deter geese from settling in the area. “The geese here...
Mavericks 4-H state results
MAVERICKS –The McCall Mavericks 4-H Team representing Valley County 4-H competed in the State Championship competition in Rigby, Idaho on July 8 and 9, competing in three events. The team placed second overall in horse judging and horse bowl and fifth in hippology. Scarlett Keese placed first in the individual horse judging event. In Horse bowl, Evie Wilifinger was second with Kaiti Vance third and Scarlett Keese fifth. In hippology, Wilifinger was second with Keese in third. Pictured above are Evie Wilifinger (right), Mira Jones, Makayla Swain and Scarlett Keese. Photo courtesy of Jessica Vance.
City Announces Rehabilitation Plans for Two Historic Boise, Idaho Public Pools
Two historic Boise, Idaho public pools have been left unused since 2020. Both pools, South and Lowell, have an Art Deco design and a unique above-ground structure. There are bright colors and glass blocks, but there are no swimmers in the dried-up pools originally built in 1953.
TSA Sets New Record at Boise Airport Idaho Amid National Surge in Passenger Screenings
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) achieved a new milestone by screening a record-breaking 9,503 passengers through the security checkpoint at Boise Airport (BOI). This surpasses the previous record set just a week earlier, on July 7, 2024, when 9,467 individuals were screened. This summer has...
Idaho’s Threat from Deadly Alligators
Is there any evidence of friendly alligators? The animals don’t see themselves as mean, they just see a food source and try and take a bite or two. Our climate isn’t conducive to an alligator habitat, mostly. The warm springs near Hagerman have hosted the reptiles. The animals can also survive a cold snap, by slowing metabolism and floating with their noses above water or ice.
Boise Fire addresses concerns about the dive rescue boat's speed and safety on river
Boise, ID (CBS2) — The Boise Fire Department is addressing floaters' concerns about the Boise Fire Dive Rescue boat. Boise Fire says that they have had concerned floaters contact them about the boat and Boise Fire would like to address them. "The Boise Fire Dive Rescue boat is designed...
Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
3 Drivers From Nevada Hit Cows and 1 Horse on Idaho Road
Animals on a highway in southwest Idaho caused a multi-vehicle accident late Wednesday night. 2 motorcycles and a Jeep hit cows and a horse on a section of road in the Duck Valley Reservation near the Nevada border. Motorcyclists From Nevada Hit a Cow and a Horse on Idaho Highway.
Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes
More residents living in the Treasure Valley are struggling to pay their rent, according to a new report from Jesse Tree, a Boise-based nonprofit. In the annual “Treasure Valley Eviction Report,” Jesse Tree shows eviction filings in 2023 increased by 89% in Ada and Canyon counties from 2022. Rising rent, cost of living, stagnant wages […] The post Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Lt. Governor Scott Bedke continues water rights talks in Eastern Idaho
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Water talks are continuing, and this past Wednesday night, two took place in Eastern Idaho and Boise. On Wednesday, groundwater appropriators met in Pocatello, followed by a town hall informational meeting in Idaho Falls. Lt. Governor Scott Bedke has been an integral part of...
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