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Army Corps gives update on Albeni Falls Dam gates
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held several public meetings in May to inform stakeholders and members of the public about the defective spillway gate at Albeni Falls Dam, which delayed Lake Pend Oreille reaching summer lake level. Since then, the Corps has worked to address the issue, announcing Aug. 21 that there were solutions in the offing.
Idaho Army National Guard deploys to Kosovo
BOISE, ID (CBS2) — The Idaho Army National Guard sent off the 1st of the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion this morning, as more than 100 personnel deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. "Over one hundred and eighty-five Idaho soldiers will deploy over the next four months,"...
Cherished Idaho Drive-In Theater Closes for Good This Weekend
When drive-in movie season kicked off this summer, Idaho was lucky enough to still have seven classic drive-in theaters operating around the state. Unfortunately, one of those theaters will not be back next year. In mid-July, the Teton Vu Drive-In in Rexburg broke the news to movie lovers with a...
Embracing the Future of Farming in Eastern Idaho
Innovative partnerships revolutionize the region’s agriculture industry. Farming is an age-old practice that could help with a contemporary problem. “Data centers are necessary for everything we do, from cell phones and computers to Netflix,” says Idaho Falls native Jay Jorgensen. But these large buildings and storage systems...
New Idaho law requires parental permission for schools to provide first aid—including Band-Aids
Due to a new Idaho law, schools will need permission from parents to give students any medical care, all the way down to over-the-counter pain meds for headaches and Band-Aids for scraped knees. Senate Bill 1329, also known as The Parents’ Rights in Medical Decision-Making Act, went into effect on...
A Massive Flag Will Remember 9-11 in Idaho
A friend of mine believes Idaho is the most patriotic place in the nation. He lives in Missouri, fought in the jungles of Vietnam, and still enjoys John Wayne films. My friend was a late-life baby, as was his father. My friend’s grandfather was one of Teddy Roosevelt’s Roughriders. You could say my friend knows a thing or two about patriotism and heroism.
IDFG Seeks Hunter Feedback on how Nonresident Tags are Issued
BOISE - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters regarding how nonresident deer and elk tags are issued. The purpose of the Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group is to review current processes for how Fish and Game issues general season deer and elk tags to nonresidents, and to develop recommendations to the Commission on potential changes and improvements.
Incredibly Unique Idaho High School Among the Most Expensive in America
If you’re a parent, you already know first hand from this back to school shopping season that school, in general, is expensive. This year, the USA Today estimates that parents with kids in grades K-12 will spend about $875 on supplies, clothes, shoes and other things their child needs going into the new school year.
Idaho Man Goes Viral For Switching To Tesla For Farming
Tesla Cybertrucks in Idaho... you either hate them... or probably hate them. Despite boasting a variety of "futuristic qualities", one could argue that the Tesla Cybertruck is among the most hated in the entire Gem State. Now, an Idaho man has drawn national attention and sparked controversy with his decision...
Dignified Idaho Living: free medicine & baby formula for struggling moms
If you’re a single mom struggling to provide medicine, medical care, food and formula for your little ones, there’s loads of help here in Idaho. Organizations like NeedyMeds.org and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance are dedicated to helping low-income moms and families get get the meds they need. Several of our friends and coworkers who've turned to NeedyMeds say it's a treasure trove of information on programs that provide low-cost and no-cost prescriptions.
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