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Drought conditions continue across the Pacific Northwest
WASHINGTON — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) report that 61% of the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System region is still experiencing drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, many areas remain in Moderate to Exceptional Drought conditions....
Idaho’s Final Challenge Before The “100 Deadliest Days” End
The "100 Deadliest Days" in Idaho is as serious as it gets. It's one of the most dangerous times to be on the roads and Idaho's police have done everything they can to take the proper precautions. It's almost over!. If you're unfamiliar, the "100 Deadliest Days" begin on Memorial...
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!
Walrus & Carpenter Books receives over 1,500 Idaho history books
The longstanding downtown Pocatello establishment Walrus & Carpenter Books is set to receive over 1,500 Idaho history books. The collection was donated by Mike Gibson, who had been gathering Idaho history books for years and even managed to purchase a few from Walrus & Carpenter owner Will Peterson during chance visits to Pocatello. “About a month ago, I got this call from him and he said that he was having...
Idaho Child Care Program Faces $16 Million Deficit as Bureaucrats Overextend Benefits
Projections show that the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) is facing a nearly $16 million budget deficit due to bureaucrats expanding eligibility and overpaying benefits. As conservatives respond with cuts, more durable solutions require covering gaps in accountability and restructuring child care entitlements altogether. In a letter to the budget...
Geese police: Idaho city licenses team of pet dogs to scare away geese at beach
SANDPOINT — After years of trying to get rid of the geese at City Beach, sometimes with lethal means, it appears Sandpoint, Idaho, has finally found a humane solution. A team of 12 specially licensed dogs have been allowed in the normally no-dogs park on Lake Pend Oreille to chase away the persistent Canada geese population.
Idaho State Police adds nine Ford Mustang Dark Horses to its fleet
In an effort to update its vehicles for the modern age, Idaho State Police has added nine Ford Mustang Dark Horse's to its fleet, along with upgrades across the department. “We have six districts and each district is running one of the (Mustang Dark Horse) patrol cars,” Lt. Todd Orr said. “We use it for a lot of different things. We use it for parades. It's a full-time patrol vehicle assigned to one of our troopers. It's a fun car. It's a pretty car. Obviously,...
Balloons set to launch from Ann Morrison Park on the third day of the Spirit of Boise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Balloons will launch from Ann Morrison Park around 7:20 a.m. on Friday. You can watch live drone footage of the balloons taking off below:. Activities for Nite Glow begin around 7:30 p.m. later today. There will be food trucks, and the balloons will light up around 8:45 p.m. CBS2 will also share that live.
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