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Idaho Cattle Association to offer relief to beef producers impacted by wildfire
Cattle producers impacted by wildfires this summer have until Oct. 24 to apply to the Idaho Cattle Association’s Wildfire Relief Fund. The fund was established in 2022, and it is aimed at helping cattle producers impacted by wildfires. Qualifying groups or individuals include Idaho cattle producers, rangeland fire protection associations, volunteer fire departments or organizations, […]
Christmas Time Has Arrived in Idaho Already: Is It Too Soon?
The calendar hasn't flipped to September yet, and already holiday shopping is consuming stores. It used to be that Halloween waited until mid-September to pop up in stores, and Christmas didn't start until the day after Thanksgiving. Still, as time has passed, more and more businesses are putting out holiday shopping earlier and earlier. Some stores have holiday decorations up year-round. It might still be months away, but Christmas shopping has arrived in the Magic Valley, and here is where you can start if you can't wait.
Idaho tobacco settlement secures millions in funds, rather than spending years to litigate payments
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador reached a new settlement with tobacco companies to immediately get a big chunk of disputed funds, but it will leave millions on the table. That’s instead of duking it out in litigation that can last over a decade. Idaho’s settlement — reached in March — resolved years of complicated litigation, […]
Below average temperatures to shift as high pressures spur warming by weekend
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — We will see sunshine all morning and likely throughout the day. We should also see some clear skies. Wind speeds will likely be 10-14 miles per hour through the afternoon and early evening. Highs in Boise, Caldwell and Nampa are expected to be 76 degrees, well below average.
Boise State alum named team captain for Paris Paralympic Games
PARIS, France — Boise State University alum Roderick Townsend is getting ready to compete in his third Paralympic Games. On Monday, U.S. Paralympic Track and Field announced on social media that Townsend, along with Tatyana McFadden, would lead the American contingent as team captains after a vote by their teammates.
Netflix Takes Underhanded Shot At Idaho In New Blockbuster
Netflix is truly an amazing company. When it started in 1997, they changed how some people rented movies. Instead of going to a Blockbuster or Family Video, you could order your movies online, and they would send them to you via mail. After watching them, you'd simply return them in the mail and order your next film. They did this without late fees and the hassle of movies not being in stock. This was especially great for Idahoans in rural areas where video stores were sometimes over an hour away. Who wants to make that kind of drive in the snow for one movie? Who wants to make that drive in good weather for one movie? Not me!
Evacuation orders lifted for Mowroy Fire after 103-acre blaze
Update on Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. - Containment has reached 70% as firefighters continue to make progress on the flames. A small spot fire popped up across the containment line that kept crews busy but was eventually knocked down. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Update...
Football: Little movement in state polls after season openers
IDAHO FALLS — Sugar-Salem High School (4A) and West Side High School (3A) remained atop the state media football polls released Tuesday. Sugar-Salem opened its season last week with a 65-0 win over Timberlake while West Side kicks off the 2024 season Friday at No. 5 Firth. Rigby dropped...
Pocatello police searching for suspect who stole car with infant inside; baby girl later found unharmed
POCATELLO — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect alleged to have stolen a local mother’s vehicle on Tuesday night with her sick infant still inside. The entire ordeal lasted only about 15 minutes but was long enough to leave the mother terrified of what could have happened. The ill 4-month-old baby girl was returned to her mother Tuesday night and police on Wednesday morning located...
Football Recap: Sandpoint Starts Season with Victory at Home
Sandpoint took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 36-26 win over the Twin Falls Bruins. Ashlei Hawkins went supernova for Sandpoint, rushing for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Drew Lehman was another key player, rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Sandpoint...
Fugitive arrested after standoff in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.— A man was arrested by Spokane County deputies following a SWAT standoff after it was discovered he had a felony warrant from Idaho. On Aug. 26, at about 3:40 a.m., Spokane County deputies responded to a possible domestic violence report at a home on East Agusta Court. They arrived to find blood smears and possible stab marks on the front door.
Idaho’s water future – Governor commits more funding to preserving eastern Snake Plain aquifer
Idaho's Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced the investment Tuesday, alongside groundwater and surface water users in Rigby.
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