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So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels
State officials have not detected viable quagga mussels since resuming water sampling this spring, Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt said. On Sept. 19, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced it discovered invasive, nonnative quagga mussel larvae in water samples taken from the Snake River near Shoshone Falls and Centennial Waterfront […]
WARNING: This Dangerous “Challenge” Can Get Your Idaho Kids Shot
With school starting sooner than later, our kiddos are going to be reunited with their friends and of course, make new ones. But, what do the kids catch up on after summer in 2024?. Most likely, they'll talk about where they went and what they spent their summer doing. For...
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Ross Park Aquatic Complex is back open following repairs
POCATELLO — The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is back open to the public after it closed on Friday due to a burst pipe. It reopened at noon on Monday and will remain open through Sunday, Aug. 18, which is the end of the season. The aquatic complex originally closed...
Two Boise Residents Extracted From Crashed Vehicle 26 Miles Southeast of Grangeville
GRANGEVILLE - The Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred Tuesday at about 3:00 p.m. on Highway 14. According to police, a white 2008 Ford F350 pickup, pulling an enclosed trailer, driven by an 85-year-old man from Boise was traveling westbound on SH14 at milepost 16.6, approximately 26 miles southeast of Grangeville. The vehicle struck a large rock on the right side of the road causing the driver to lose control and overturn the pickup. The pickup landed on its top blocking both lanes of travel. Extrication was needed to remove the driver and the passenger, an 85-year-old female from Boise. Both occupants were transported to a local hospital by ambulance.
PaCT program at Idaho State tackles teacher shortages and retention
Shell-shocked. That is how I felt after a long-term substitute teaching assignment in Idaho Falls more than 20 years ago. I taught sixth grade, which was an experience that a few colleagues called “The Crucible.” It was a firsthand experience of the many challenges that Idaho teachers deal with annually. Working as an educator for more than 30 years has allowed me to witness the significant impact upon students’ achievement and self-esteem that a caring, attentive adult who truly knows a child can make. Having worked with numerous paraprofessionals, it is hard to overstate the qualities they bring to their roles.
Showers and storms make a return, here is what you need to know today
Its been a great Wednesday with temps in the valley holding in the 80s. Air quality remains pretty good in the moderate (yellow) range. A bit more smoke will increase Wednesday evening but yellow air quality is likely again on Thursday. Storms linger in the East-Central Mountains Wednesday evening but...
Smoky sunshine today with another chance of thunderstorms on Thursday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Yesterday's weak front cleaned up our air quality yesterday. Unfortunately, the smoke will likely return today. Look for sunny and hazy conditions with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Another trough of low pressure is expected to arrive on Thursday. This trough will...
Violating These 3 Idaho Laws During Back to School Results in Big Fines or Jail
After a few months of rest, relaxation and a lack of calculus homework, school is back in session across the Boise area. Parents are getting back into the routine of enforcing bed times, laying out clothes the night before, packing sack lunches, putting breakfast on the table and making sure the kids are out to the bus stop on time.
Bengal Women’s Basketball Adds Bowlin to Coaching Staff
POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State Women's Basketball has announced the addition of Patrick Bowlin to the Bengal coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Patrick comes to the Bengals after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Green Bay. "Our program has received a major boost with the addition of Patrick. He is bringing in a wealth of coaching experience and has worked under great mentors. I look forward to working with him as well as learning from him," remarked Head Coach Seton Sobolewski . Bowlin began his first season as the Assistant Coach for the Green Bay women's basketball...
University of Idaho Welcomes New Vandal Spirit Squad Assistant Coaches from Lewiston and Seattle
MOSCOW - The University of Idaho has strengthened its Vandal Spirit Squad by adding two new assistant coaches, Dawson Murphy and Jordan French. Dawson Murphy, from Lewiston, Idaho, is the new assistant coach for the Vandal Cheer team. A 2016 graduate of Lewiston High School, Dawson was an accomplished varsity cheerleader and received professional tumbling training at 360 Gymnastics and Cheer.
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