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Idaho’s Huge ‘BAM Jam’ Basketball Tournament Returns in August
It's one of the most anticipated events of the entire summer and now, basketball lovers are going to be enjoying its return at Indian Creek Plaza once again this year!. It's no secret that there are a ton of things to do in the Treasure Valley over the summer months and frankly, it doesn't matter what you're into: there's something for you!
ACLU of Idaho asks federal judge to halt law banning gender care for those in prison
A federal judge on Monday heard arguments about whether three transgender women in Idaho prisons could continue accessing their hormone therapy, despite House Bill 668 — which prevents state funds and facilities from offering gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, Roe v. Labrador, was filed by the ACLU of Idaho on behalf of the three transgender women […] The post ACLU of Idaho asks federal judge to halt law banning gender care for those in prison appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Red Flag Warning for Yakima & Lower Columbia Basin
YAKIMA- A red flag warning was issued for lower Columbia basin of Oregon, Kittitas valley, lower Columbia basin, Yakama alpine district, east Washington and the south central cascade mountains on July 16th. The red flag warning remains in effect from 11 pm July 16th to 5 pm PDT Wednesday, July...
'Unusual activity' prompts Ada County Dispatch to intentionally take down computer aided system
BOISE, Idaho — The Ada County Computer Aided Dispatch was intentionally taken down after dispatch officials noticed "unusual activity." But, 911 and non-emergency dispatch will not be affected. The Ada County Sheriff's Office said on Monday, the unusual activity had been detected in their "Emergency Communications" on July 13....
Big Changes Coming to Weiser’s Commercial Street
The Weiser community is going to see big changes to Commercial Street. Most notably the section between 3rd Street and State Street. Talking with Weiser City Public Works Director, Michael Campbell, the Commercial Street project has been in the works for a little over a year. “Projects like this have to be shovel ready to even get the grant. We had to have the design for this before we even applied for the grant,” Campbell stated.
Cow Valley Fire now burning more than 133,000 acres, 16% contained. Evacuation notices still in place
Vale — Due to the reduced threat to structures and the hard work of firefighters, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Red Team is demobilizing its incident management team and remaining structural task forces this morning. Several hundred wildland firefighters remain to work on the fire and will have resources assigned to structural protection.
Air quality alert affecting 3 Oregon counties Tuesday
On Monday at 12:14 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at noon for Baker, Harney and Malheur counties. "High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires in Oregon and northern California," states the weather service. "Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone."
Cow Valley Fire becomes ‘megafire’ reaching nearly 130K acres in Malheur County
The Cow Valley Fire in Malheur County has grown to over 129,195 acres with 0% containment, prompting the Fire Marshal to mobilize task forces and the Governor to invoke the Emergency Conflagration Act.
Solar farm proposal met with apprehension from Treasure Valley farmers
A proposed solar farm by Savion, a solar development company, has caused a commotion among Treasure Valley farmers. The 1,419-acre solar farm would sit south of Kuna with its expanse crossing between the boundary of Ada and Canyon counties. On July 10, the Board of Ada County Commissioners held a public comment period regarding the solar project. Dozens of locals came out in opposition of the proposal, with a central...
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