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Washington Post Covers Canyon County Chaos?
June has been a rather turbulent Pride Month for the Treasure Valley. The Rainbow Flags have continued to be vandalized on Harrison Boulevard in Boise. The police chief warned the criminals who have destroyed flags over the years. (It does seem odd that these criminals haven't been caught and prosecuted in the age of technology and a camera on every doorstep.)
Crime in Idaho 2023 Report: Canyon County sees significant drop in criminal offenses
Among all the facts and figures presented in the Idaho State Police Crime in Idaho 2023 Report, several statistics stood out. One was that crime decreased significantly in Canyon County, which is among the most populous regions in the state and which continues to grow precipitously. Following an 11% increase...
Idaho Counties With the Highest Number of Miserable Lyme Disease Cases
When the spring and summer months hit in the United States, the words “Lyme disease” and “ticks” go hand in hand in the media. And we’re not just talking about programs like NBC Nightly News and ABC World News Tonight. You’ll often see Lyme Disease get discussed on entertainment news shows like ET or Hollywood Insider. That’s because there has been a significant number of celebrities that have contracted the bacterial tick-borne illness without it being properly diagnosed the first time.
CLUTCH supports Nampa’s LGBTQ+ youth
NAMPA — LGBTQ+ youth in Canyon County have sought out spaces to build community, leading to the creation of CLUTCH. The LGBTQ+ centered non-profit brings youth ages 14-20 together on a weekly basis. The organization began with an idea from then-pastor Sarah Riley who wanted to build a safe space for LGBTQ+ teens. CLUTCH held its first meeting in March 2022 and continues to operate out of the Real Life...
West Valley Humane Society Faces Closure: How You Can Help Save Animals
One of Idaho's largest animal shelters is in danger of closing, putting the lives of several sheltered animals in danger. Last week, the West Valley Humane Society took to social media to warn that a lack of funding, staff, volunteers, and resources has put its existence in jeopardy. The shelter...
First heat wave of the season will bring scorching temps in the 90s and 100s across the region
Excessive Heat Alerts are in place across all of Washington, most of Oregon and Idaho this week as triple-digit temperatures arrive during the first heat wave of the year. From Saturday to Friday, the Inland Northwest will be under either an Excessive Heat Warning or Advisory as daytime highs reach well into the 90s and triple digits, especially by Tuesday and Wednesday -- Spokane is under the warning. Sunday's forecast highs will trend in the low-to-high 90s for most of eastern Washington and North Idaho, with Spokane's high temperature expected to reach 96 degrees. However, places like Lewiston, Tri-Cities, and Vantage will cruise into the triple digits.
Caldwell High School eyeing 'pay-to-play' system for athletics
Caldwell High School is considering requiring students to pay a fee in order to participate in sports for the upcoming academic year. Caldwell High School Activities Director Jon Hallock said nothing is set yet, but will discuss the potential system at the next school board meeting Monday at the district office at 7 p.m. Hallock hopes to hear feedback from the community to help find solutions to their funding shortage. ...
‘Free Haircuts For Everyone’ at Boise Barbershop This Weekend
So often we hear of local businesses in the Treasure Valley closing -- and it isn't that there's an influx of closures, but it just seems that closures are what make the headlines. We're here to tell you that plenty of local businesses are going strong in the Treasure Valley...
Idaho’s Most Luxurious Youth Golf Camp Takes Place in Meridian
We all know that Topgolf is the Treasure Valley’s funnest new attraction, but did you know they started a summer camp for your kids? With 5 days of fun and lots of learning your kids will be having the summer of their lives while learning golf skills. The beauty in this is YOU get a week off too! Who’s kid wouldn’t be excited if you told them they were going to summer camp at Topgolf?
Youth group exposed to rabies during girl's camp in Idaho
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – A girl's camp experience gone awry. The Bear River Health Department said a group of young women from Box Elder County were staying at a cabin at Camp Chi-Keena in Soda Springs, Idaho, that was apparently infested with multiple bats. Karen Valcarce, an epidemiologist with...
Volunteers come together to 'Conquer Hunger' this summer for kids in Caldwell
Over 100 volunteers from the Caldwell community came together to prepare 'pantry packs' for hungry kids in Caldwell this summer. The program gives meals to kids that rely on schools to stay well-fed.
Idahoans React to Obnoxious Neighborhood Fireworks Shows
Did you get any sleep last night? If you live in Idaho, the chances are you didn't get a whole lot of sleep. The reason our night and our upcoming nights of discontent will continue is that Idahoans love their fireworks. Never mind that firing off aerial fireworks are illegal, the nights of loud sounds and excessive lights will continue.
Is It Illegal To Shoot Down A Drone in Idaho?
Paranoia is at an all-time high these days and honestly, we get it. You never know who you can trust and shoot, throw in the fact that we're in an election year... it feels like we all have to watch our backs these days. Don't let your paranoia get you...
The Idaho Cattle Association Holds Summer Round Up Event
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) recently held its annual summer meeting in Lewiston, ID June 24-25, 2024. The event was last held in Lewiston in 2019. 2024′s meeting featured sessions on a variety of topics. A portion of attendees opt for participation in either the range tour or annual golf tournament. This year’s tour visited beef facilities & programs located in Moscow at the University of Idaho, while the golf tournament was played at Bryden Canyon Golf Course in Lewiston.
Looking back: This week in eastern Idaho history
100 years agoWith the November 1924 election only a few months away, prospects were looking rosy for Republicans in Idaho. Voters were rallying to President Calvin Coolidge “because they feel that at last there is someone who is not an orator but a doer,” said W. Lloyd Adams of Rexburg. “This feeling has been contributed to by the tactics of the Democrats in their reconvention campaign. … In eastern Idaho, there is much enthusiasm for the state administration and I doubt if the Progressives will be able to carry even Teton County, where the Samuels’ coal mine is.” The state nominating convention was set to be held in Idaho Falls, and word was that promoters had leased the Colonial Theatre for a special event. “Eastern counties are planning to send double and triple delegations, some sending as high as five delegates to every vote, to create enthusiasm,” Adams said.
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