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Central Idaho fire restrictions issued; firefighters report gains in Bench Lake, Texas wildfires
Firefighters continue to make progress containing two wildfires burning in central Idaho and north central Idaho. In central Idaho, fire officials reported the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest is 23% contained, up from 13% reported Monday. Fire officials, in a news release, credit progress containing the eastern edge of the Bench […]
130-mile stretch of I-84 in eastern Oregon shut down because of wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest scrambled Tuesday, July 23, to contain two fires that were threatening several small towns in Oregon, and a key stretch of interstate connecting Oregon and Idaho was shut down as flames advanced. Authorities ordered Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon shut down...
Avista Foundation Awards Grants Supporting Local Education and Youth Development
SPOKANE - The Avista Foundation continues its commitment to supporting education and youth development by awarding $201,750 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. This year, the foundation has granted over $385,750 through its various programs. “Together with our partners, we are making a difference in...
'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education. Then she and her husband, Morgan, got a call that changed their lives. A family member...
Idaho secretary of state tells lawmakers ranked choice voting may cost up to $40M to implement
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Idaho’s chief election officer believes there could be a significant price tag to purchase equipment that can do ranked choice voting tabulation if the proposed Open Primaries initiative were to pass in November. Supporters argue that it...
Idaho agencies narrow down potential sites for electric vehicle charging stations
Originally published July 18 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. Idaho is one step closer to narrowing down where to place federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations. The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced on Monday potential locations for deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, also referred to as NEVI. ...
Woman hospitalized, unborn child dies after crash in Canyon County
Canyon County, Idaho — A woman is in the hospital and her unborn child is dead after a crash. Caldwell Police Officers responded to a crash on Middleton Rd. and Lincoln Ave. in Caldwell. According to Police, when they arrived at the scene the driver and the pregnant passenger...
Update: Flash flood watch for Oregon until Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood watch at 1:27 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties. The weather service describes, "Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall...
Madison Outheir's Horse 'Rooster' Carries Josie Connor To Big Win
A touching story of cowgirl friendship and support for each other above all else. Recently, previous Resistol Rooke of the Year and American Breakaway Roping Champion Madison Outheir were tragically hospitalized during an accident in Salt Lake City, Utah. Friend and fellow competitor Josie Conner recently took home a big win in Nampa, Idaho, at the Snake River Stampede.
Nampa man sentenced for killing his mother's alleged killer
BOISE, Idaho — A Nampa man who was convicted of second-degree murder in May 2024 was sentenced to prison. According to court documents, Raul A. Cuevas, 32, was sentenced to serve up to 10 years in the Idaho Department of Correction on Monday morning. He is eligible for parole after serving four years.
Boise’s Kellen Moore’s Job: Risk and Reward
Last week, we updated you on Kellen Moore's new job in Philadelphia. Is there a more likable coach or athlete than the Boise State great? Boise fans wonder why he isn't in the College Football Hall of Fame. His 50-3 record will never be challenged or replicated in college football. He's the winningest quarterback in college football history.
Defense for Bryan Kohberger, suspect in Moscow killings, argues for murder trial in Boise
MOSCOW (Idaho Statesman) — Ahead of a hearing next month, attorneys for Idaho student homicides suspect Bryan Kohberger have labeled his prospects at a fair trial in Moscow both an “extreme case” and “utterly corrupted” in seeking a venue change to Boise for his upcoming trial.
'Utterly corrupted'; Attorneys lay out case for moving University of Idaho student murder trial out of Latah County
MOSCOW, Idaho - Attorneys for accused quadruple killer Bryan Kohberger say media attention and a small jury pool make it impossible for their client to have a fair trial in Latah County.
Leaders in Learning: Boise Farmers Market Sprouts Club
If you've been to the Boise Farmers Market, you've seen this sign. What you may not know is that the Boise Sprouts Club is completely free - for kids ages 5 to 12!. The Sprouts Kids Club is a program modeled after a national program called “Power of Produce.” Their mission is to educate and encourage children to take part in the local food system and understand the benefits of eating nutritious foods.
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