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Alfalfa and the wrangle for Western water
“The reality is, it does use some of the most water,” says University of Idaho (U of I) Emeritus Professor and Forage Specialist Glenn Shewmaker, speaking of alfalfa. With agriculture using more than 40% of total U.S. freshwater withdrawals in 2015 and hay and forage crops weighing in at 37% of U.S. irrigation water use, environmental groups and the media have been known to blast alfalfa producers for excessive water use.
Alturas charter network to add third East Idaho location
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission unanimously approved a petition for a new charter school Thursday morning, setting the stage for the third expansion of East Idaho’s Alturas International charter network. Alturas Academy North will serve K-8 students across the Jefferson, Madison, Ryrie and Bonneville school districts. Operating under...
So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels
Originally published Aug. 13 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. State officials have not detected viable quagga mussels since resuming water sampling this spring, Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt said. On Sept. 19, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced it discovered invasive, nonnative quagga mussel larvae in water samples taken from the Snake River near Shoshone Falls and Centennial Waterfront Park in Twin Falls. ...
State of Idaho ends 2024 fiscal year with $52.5M revenue surplus
Despite revenue shortfalls in the spring, the state of Idaho ended the 2024 fiscal year with a budget surplus and will have $76.5 million to put toward reducing property taxes, Gov. Brad Little’s budget chief said Tuesday. Overall, the state finished the 2024 fiscal year on June 30 with a $52.5 million revenue surplus, Idaho […]
Idaho Schools Say No To Students Using Cell Phones
It wasn't that long ago that the school year was wrapping up. Kids were getting ready to live the dream of sleeping in and enjoying endless summer days. Time flies when you're having fun, and summer vacation is over for most Idaho students. Soon, school buses will be on the road, and kids will complain about homework.
Massachusetts firefighters deploy to help battle wildfires in Idaho
MASSACHUSETTS - A crew of firefighters from Massachusetts is supporting efforts to battle wildfires in the western part of the country as demand for resources continues to soar. A team of 21 left for Idaho over the weekend. They're the second crew the state has sent in a month and...
What You Need To Know About The NEW CDC Warning In Idaho
Hey Idahoans, heads up! The CDC has recently flagged an uptick in human parvovirus B19 activity across the U.S., and we should be aware of it here in Idaho. Parvovirus B19, often dubbed the "fifth disease," is a seasonal bug that spreads through respiratory droplets, such as sneezes and coughs.
Ada County school districts to lose free mental health program after 2024
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Central District Health reminded students and their families Monday that free mental health resources will be going away after Dec. 31, 2024. The two-year pilot program has offered free counseling session for students, siblings, parents and guardians in...
World Champion Earns Win at Homedale in Final Push to Make National Finals Rodeo
The hot seat is not a desired position right now, but cowboys and cowgirls are taking on the challenge and trying to make every penny count toward their NFR and Circuit Finals dreams. Homedale, Idaho provided earnings for several on the journey.
Ada County Commissioners, Boise City Council move forward with greenbelt ordinance
BOISE — The Boise City Council and Ada County Commissioners held separate meetings Tuesday to determine the future of a “control of speed” ordinance to be implemented by the relevant jurisdictions affected by the Boise River Greenbelt. Along with encouraging responsible user behavior, the ordinance, included in...
Boise County man who went missing found dead
A Boise County man who went missing near Robie Creek has been found deceased. James Sumpter, 54, had been missing since July 24 and was found on Aug. 10, according to an Idaho Mountain Search & Rescue Unit Facebook post. Sumpter was found in “an area of thick, spiny vegetation” in a “highly obscured location that made him very difficult to locate,” the Facebook post says. The rescue team spent...
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