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Idaho Governor Brad Little To Tour Destructive Gwen & Texas Fires Thursday
Idaho Governor Brad Little will tour the destructive Gwen and Texas Wildfires in the Juliaetta and Kendrick areas Thursday. Governor Little will fly over the burn scares in a helicopter before speaking with the media in Lapwai. Idaho Department of Lands will release the official numbers on structures lost in the blazes during the briefing. Initial reports announced that dozens of homes were destroyed in the fires. Colter’s Creek Winery South of Juliaetta was consumed in the flames. The fires broke out last month. The Texas Fire near Kendrick was human caused while the Gwen Fire outside Juliaetta was sparked by lightning. The fires are out.
Proving them wrong: How a North Idaho native made it to the U.N.
IDAHO, USA — “You’re from Idaho, kid. Have a plan B, C and D. Working for the United Nations doesn’t happen.”. Some may have heeded this “advice” from a university adviser, dialing back their aspirations until they were deemed “realistic” by the outside world — but when Kaylee Kosareff was laughed off by her adviser, it only strengthened her resolve.
Idaho Fish and Game biologist rescues 10-year-old from river
On the afternoon of July 13, an Idaho Fish and Game biologist was the right person in the right place at the right time to save a 10-year-old boy struggling in the Selway River. Clearwater Region Fisheries Habitat Biologist Robert Hand was wrapping up a work-related float trip on the Selway River when he heard commotion along the riverbank downstream. Hand called down and asked if they needed assistance. A family was yelling for anyone who may have a rope to throw to their 10-year-old...
Governor Proclaims August as Idaho Farmers Market Month
BOISE - Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed August as Idaho Farmers Market Month, recognizing the essential role that farmers markets play in connecting Idahoans to fresh, locally grown foods. This annual celebration highlights the importance of the over 55 farmers markets currently operating throughout the state. These markets offer...
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...
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