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2024 Idaho Association of County Treasurers Annual Recap
Written by Clearwater County Treasurer, Dawn Erlewine. The Idaho Association of County Treasurers (IACT) met for their annual conference in Pocatello Idaho, August 5-8, 2024. District 5 was the hosting county for the 99th conference: Bannock County Jennifer Clark, Bear Lake County Tricia Poulson, Bingham County Tanna Beal, Caribou County Angie Mendenhall, Franklin County Janet Kimpton, Oneida County Leigh Love, and Power County Deanna Curry. They all did a great job hosting the conference that was attended by many treasurers, vendors, educational presenters, chief deputies and guests alike.
Local law enforcement leaders share concerns with US Attorney General Merrick Garland in closed-door meeting
The top two government law enforcement officials visited Boise Tuesday, part of a multi-state tour for Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Solicitor General (and Boise native) Elizabeth Prelogar. The pair spoke with Ada and Canyon County sheriffs, police chiefs from Boise, Nampa and Caldwell, Idaho State Police leadership and...
Update: Teton Pass reopens hours after fatal crash
UPDATE, 11:25 p.m.: The Teton Pass reopened to traffic in both directions at 11:15 p.m., according to a WYDOT alert. UPDATE, 5:30 p.m.: A fatal collision on Teton Pass Wednesday afternoon led to the closure of the highway. An emergency page-out at 3:50 p.m. announced a collision with injuries on...
Amid statewide school closures, Blackfoot opens a new elementary
BLACKFOOT — While a handful of districts statewide are closing schools due to funding shortages and enrollment declines, the Blackfoot School District is opening a new elementary this month. Superintendent Brian Kress acknowledges that growth didn’t necessitate the new Riverbend Elementary — Blackfoot’s enrollment has continually declined since at...
Bengals Back On the Pitch
Idaho State soccer kicks off its 2024 regular season on August 15 against Colorado State, aiming for its first victories against both Colorado State and Denver, whom they face on August 18. The Bengals are historically 0-2 against Colorado State and 0-1 against Denver. Colorado State's Olivia Fout, who scored 12 goals in the 2023 season, and Denver's Liv Moritz, with seven goals, are key players to watch. The Bengals' season includes three away games before returning for their home opener against Oregon State on August 28.
First United Methodist church to sell thousands of items as it nears fundraising goal
POCATELLO — As a nearly seven-decade-old methodist congregation nears an ambitious fundraising goal, they’re holding an event they hope will move the campaign significantly closer to becoming fully-funded. The First United Methodist Church is holding a “Flash Sale” on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the...
Grizzly bear trapped and relocated in Island Park area
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 13, 2024. Wildlife Services set a trap for the animal after the death of a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo...
Hitler-Inspired Father Of North Idaho Hate Also Moved From CA
North Idaho has for decades been associated with a number of anti-government, pro-Aryan groups that have been thriving in the panhandle for over 50 years now. The individual that history identifies as the man who forever changed the region was a Colorado native raised and educated in California. His influence...
Yellowstone Comes To Caldwell This Week Only
The weather this week will be in the high nineties which is a big break from the excessive triple digit temperatures we've experienced all summer. The end of the summer means one of the great western events will be coming to Caldwell this week. Is there any hope that the...
Bannock County Courthouse to receive significant upgrades
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Courthouse campus will undergo significant improvements this fall that include new parking and expansion of Americans with Disabilities Act features. Construction is set to begin on Aug. 14 and will cause temporary changes in parking and entrances until it is completed. One of the most significant changes will include transitioning the block of North Sixth Avenue between East Clark and East Center streets into a one-way street with diagonal parking. ...
Be Alert and Aware as School is Back in the Magic Valley
It is that time of year again. Summer vacation is ending and school is starting back up again. Some schools in the Magic Valley are already back in session, while others will start in the coming days or weeks. Finally, kids will be off the streets in the day and will have some structure back in their lives. They will figure out their new routines over the next few weeks, but they aren't the only ones that will have to make adjustments. As school starts back up, there are a few things for adults to be mindful of and some adjustments they will have to make this fall.
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