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Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
Idaho’s colleges navigate complexities of AI, work to integrate its benefits without compromising educational standards, policies
BOISE - The use of artificial intelligence in Idaho is a new concern state officials are faced with. This year, Idaho lawmakers passed two laws restricting the use of AI to generate deep fakes in political campaigns and AI-generated sexual depictions of children. Now, Idaho colleges and universities are grappling...
Iconic Boise Event is Now a HUGE $25,000 Idaho Lottery Scratch Ticket
If you’re someone who can’t resist picking up a few scratch tickets every time you go grocery shopping or fill up your tank, you may have noticed that there’s a new game in stores and it pays tribute to one of the city’s most iconic events.
Wage Growth In Boise: A Look From January 2024 To Now
Boise Employment and Wage Trends: January 2024 to Present. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides comprehensive data on occupational employment and wages in Boise. A comparative analysis from January 2024 to the most recent data highlights significant regional labor market trends. As of May 2023, Boise exhibited a diverse...
Majority of downtown businesses offering promotions at Blackfoot street fair
BLACKFOOT — One of Blackfoot’s downtown streets will be closed off to regular vehicle traffic for a street fair this weekend. The Blackfoot Downtown Street Fair will take place this Saturday at 3 to 6 p.m. The event will take place throughout Blackfoot’s downtown area with the majority of its businesses offering promotions, and North Broadway from Bridge Street to Pacific Street will be closed to vehicles, allowing pedestrians to visit nearly 20 pop-up vendors.
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Returning core on offense to lead Emmett
Last season, Emmett got off to a good start, winning its first three non-conference games. Two losses in a row followed, but they won four of their next five games, including a 34-33 win in overtime vs Minico in the first round of the playoffs. Heading into 2023, the Huskies hoped to lean on their defense to success, starting nine seniors on that side of the ball. In 2024, it’ll be the opposite, with the offense returning a strong core of players, especially along the...
The last week of July brings a drop in temperature but for how long
July has been marked as the second hottest month for Boise since 1877! We've accumulated 16 days over 100°. An approaching cold front will drop temperatures down to the mid-80s, this will be great relief from the scorching July we've had so far. Along with cooler temperatures, comes the...
Ontario High School graduate reflects on finding his place after a move across country uprooted his life
It was Christmas morning. After a rushed gathering to open presents, then-15-year-old Wesley Ince and his family “haphazardly” tossed the gifts into their car and prepared for a 1,400-mile road trip. They were leaving Wesley’s hometown in southeast Kansas, headed for his dad’s new job in eastern Oregon.
Grandfather’s influence steers student toward crime reporting
Veronica Corta remembers the days with her grandfather fondly. Because her parents had her while still in high school, her grandpa, Joseph Natal, would look after her. As a police officer in Payette, Idaho, he would often take her for rides in his cruiser and let her play with the sirens when he was off duty, Veronica remembers.
Evacuations ordered as bomb squad investigates explosive devices in Kuna
Kuna, Idaho (CBS2) - 37-year-old Tyson Jardine of Kuna was arrested Friday night in connection to a series of charges involving explosive materials. Kuna Police Officers responded to a home near E. 4th St. and Orchard Ave in Kuna for a report of suspicious circumstances. During the course of their investigation, possible explosive devices and numerous suspicious chemicals were located in the garage.
Final SHARC camp held after nearly 20 years of providing high-altitude training to runners from Idaho and beyond
All good things must come to an end. The well-known SHARC running camp recently wrapped up its final session after nearly 20 years. The Soda Springs High School cross country team began hosting this running camp in the summer of 2005 around the summit of Georgetown Canyon just outside of Georgetown. Athletes from near and...
7's HERO: Eagle restaurant is giving back to teachers in big way
EAGLE, Idaho — Idaho students are getting ready to head back to school. Did you know school starts in the West Ada and Boise School Districts on Aug. 14. Other school districts start soon after – it's coming up fast. Teachers are busy getting their classrooms ready for...
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