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UPDATED – Wildfires Cause Temporary Closures of Durkee, Huntington, Kimberly, Monument, and Spray, Oregon Post Offices
EASTERN OREGON – (Release from USPS) Wildfires in eastern Oregon have caused the temporary closure of the Durkee, Huntington, Kimberly, Monument, and Spray, Oregon Post Office Locations. Durkee: All mail and retail service operations for the Durkee Post Office has been moved to the Baker City Post Office, located...
Crook County's Greater Idaho measure passed, so now what?
In May, Crook County voters approved a ballot measure that expressed citizen support for the Greater Idaho movement. But what does its passage mean and what can residents expect to happen now? Voters approved Measure 7-86, an advisory question regarding citizen sentiment for relocation of the Oregon-Idaho border, by a 53.44%-46.56% margin. Crook County is one of 13 Oregon counties whose citizens have voted in support of the Greater Idaho...
Photos: Eagle Was Hit With Disgusting Hate Filled Graffiti
Eagle Police Seek Community Help in Graffiti Vandalism Investigation. The Eagle Police Department is appealing to the community for assistance following a disturbing incident of graffiti vandalism reported early this morning. Residents in the area of Floating Feather and Highway 55 woke up to find offensive messages spray-painted on fences, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
Unborn baby dies, man may be charged after Caldwell crash
An unborn baby was killed and a man is facing potential charges following a crash Monday night in Caldwell. Officers responded to the crash, at Middleton Road and Lincoln Avenue, just before 11 p.m., and found the driver and passenger of a vehicle stuck and in need of extrication, according to a Caldwell police news release. Officers learned the vehicle made slight contact with another vehicle before driving off the side of the road and landing in a ditch. The occupants of the other vehicle...
'Epitomized the community spirit': Mehen Memorial Skate Park project receives $10K donation from Brundage Mountain
BOISE, Idaho — A skate park project that memorializes the memory of two New Meadows residents has received a large donation, minimizing the gap to its $600,000 goal. Brundage Mountain officials on Tuesday said General Manager Ken Rider donated a check for $10,000 to the Mehen Memorial Skatepark during the mountain's July 19 summer concert series. The community project honors the owners of the Hartland Inn in New Meadows, Rory and Sara Mehen, who were killed in October 2022.
11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
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...
Idaho Joins the Entire Planet in Slow Roasting
Is hot enough for you? How often do you hear that question during summer? The question is being posed around the world. Scientists say last Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on the planet. You can see some of the details by clicking here. I was going to provide a link for the Washington Post version, but Pravda-on-the-Potomac is behind a paywall. The writer of the Post story buries the point that temperature records are only a few centuries old.
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
118°: Inside the hottest temp ever recorded in Idaho
The last several weeks in Boise have been HOT with temperatures reaching over 100 for several days in a row. The hottest days this year were on July 10th and 21st – both reaching 108 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the record high temperature in Boise, for...
VIOLENCE, VAPING AND VANDALISM: SD25 considering single stall bathrooms to curb growing issues at local schools
POCATELLO — Representatives from School District 25 are considering implementing single stall bathrooms in public schools across Pocatello and Chubbuck to combat growing issues of vaping, bullying and vandalism. In a modern technological age that has cameras plastered in nearly every hallway and has enabled almost every student to have unbridled access to the internet through cellphones, there is a growing trend of violent and unruly behavior occurring within school bathrooms. ...
New Houston Hot Chicken restaurant proposed for Mullan Avenue and Highway 41 in Post Falls
On Friday, Post Falls planning division announced a project proposal by Houston Hot Chicken at the intersection of Mullan Avenue and Highway 41. Post Falls would be the restaurant chain's second Idaho location. Last September, Houston Hot Chicken opened a restaurant in Meridian. According to the site plan review, Houston...
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