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More Cases of Very Rare, Deadly Virus Detected in Idaho
Since the mid-2000s, Idahoans have come to expect at least a few headlines about dangerous mosquito borne illnesses every summer. However, it’s not just West Nile making news this year. A History of West Nile in the Boise Area. West Nile Virus was first detected in mosquitoes in Ada...
Idaho’s Wapiti Fire surpasses 70,000 acres; containment at 0%
Firefighters work along Idaho Highway 21 west of Stanley to fight the Wapiti Fire on Aug. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service/ Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1) Wildfire activity on Idaho’s Wapiti Fire increased over the past two days, with the Wapiti Fire surpassing 70,000 acres burned...
Gov. Little commits another $10 million for Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer projects
Governor Brad Little joined groundwater users and surface water users in eastern Idaho today and announced Idaho will put another $10 million to improve the long-term health of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA).
The Fort Knox of Idaho Just Opened and it’s Huge
The largest vault for precious metals storage in the United States just opened in Southern Idaho. The new depository is twice the size of Fort Knox and could be expanded over time. Money Metals Just Opened a Massive Gold Depository in Idaho. The depository is a 3-year, $28 million project...
Big USPS Service Changes Could Impact Mail Delivery Times in Idaho Soon
Whether it’s a birthday card or the magazine you’ll read in the car while your kid’s at soccer practice, it’s always exciting to get mail that’s not a bill. However, the United States Postal Service just pitched some changes that could affect how those items get delivered.
Charted: Less competition for Northwest homebuyers
A shrinking share of Northwest homes are getting multiple offers, per a report from real estate research group John Burns. Of note: The region includes Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Why it matters: Less competition is a good thing for the few buyers still looking. House hunters...
Do You Recognize Any of Idaho’s 9 Most Wanted Criminals?
Every few months, we share the photos of the Idaho Department of Correction’s “Most Wanted” fugitives. They have an extremely skilled fugitive recovery unit that works closely with other agencies to capture offenders, but they can always benefit from extra eyes. In fact, that’s exactly how the...
Governor Little Needs to Show Courage in the Face of Wildfires
The Wapiti Fire doubled in size over the weekend. Evacuations were underway in Idaho’s central highlands. People are grabbing a few clothes and medicines and fleeing. They may have nothing to return to when it’s over. My troubles in life are minor in comparison. In a post last Friday I made it clear this didn’t need to happen. People dictate forest management in a far-away national capital, and they’re listening to limousine liberals with no clue about life in Idaho, which is why there’s so little national news coverage about our plight.
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