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GoFundMe for local family after house fire
The community is coming together to help a young family whose home was damaged in an Aug. 22 fire. Fire officials have said the fire appears to have been caused by a malfunctioning microwave outlet. The community is coming together to support Delwyn, Twyla Freed and their two young daughters...
From the Archives - Aug. 29, 2024
15 Years Ago ~ August 27, 2009 ~ From the Bonners Ferry Herald: “The North Bench volunteer firefighters were already in the area at the time of the fire, having gathered for training at the fire station located across the highway. A few minutes after arriving, firefighters saw smoke and then flames spewing from the top of the main building. A call was made for mutual aid – Bonners Ferry, Curley Creek, and Hall Mountain fire departments responded. North Bench taking the lead."
Traffic Stop Ends With 3 Arrested, two Charged With Possession of Meth
GRANGEVILLE - A recent traffic stop led to multiple people arrested in Idaho County. At about 9:00 p.m. last Saturday, and Idaho County Deputy was on routine patrol in the Harpster area. According to the Sheriff's Office, he observed a pickup pulling a trailer loaded with wood, but the taillights were not functioning. The deputy stopped the vehicle made contact with the driver and passenger.
Dozens of cats rescued from Caldwell mobile home en route to landfill
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — An animal hoarding case is stretching shelter and rescue groups thin in the Treasure Valley. Volunteers were called to an abandoned mobile home in Caldwell on Tuesday. About a dozen frightened cats inside were in danger because the mobile home was being hauled to the Canyon County landfill.
Department of Labor and Mexican Consulate host bilingual presentations on workers rights
The Mexican Consulate in Boise is making sure workers, both documented and undocumented, know their rights. Leading up to Labor Day, the Department of Labor collaborated with the Boise Mexican Consulate to host workshops and events this week. On Monday, U.S. Department of Labor outreach coordinator Andrea Rasmussen explained federal...
Pocatello oral surgeon named as new Idaho State Dental Association trustee
BOISE — The Idaho State Dental Association announced Dr. Jeffrey DaBell of Pocatello as one of the organization’s new trustees representing the Southeast Idaho Dental Society. Dr. DaBell began his term July 1 and will serve through June 2026. The ISDA represents over 900 Idaho dentists, comprising 70% of the state’s dental professionals.
Mother’s group in Pocatello seeks new members
Two-thirds of parents feel isolated and lonely according to a Wexner Medical Center survey. Many groups have emerged trying to overcome parental loneliness by offering community and fellowship. The Pocatello MomCo strives to do just that and more. MomCo is an international nonprofit that offers mothers a community and helps...
Idaho Coach Jason Eck and His Players Amped Up to Face the Ducks; Oregon Better Be Too
On Monday back in Moscow, Idaho, Vandal coach Jason Eck met the media at the Kibbie Dome at said he plans to “coach loose and be aggressive” against the Oregon Ducks. He told the press, “I don’t think we have any pressure on us in this game. We could lose by 100, and it is not going to affect ...
After joining Broncos as a walk-on, Boen Phelps wants to make his name known
BOISE — The start of the college football season gives unknown players across the country a chance to shine and get noticed by their own fan base. Boen Phelps is hoping he can be that type of player this year for Boise State. The redshirt freshman, who joined the Broncos as a walk-on last season, is quickly making his way up the depth chart at safety and potentially putting himself in position to get some significant playing time this season. ...
Idaho Air National Guard, Air Force Prepares for Future Conflicts
BOISE, ID (CBS2) — The United States Air Force is going through a transformation this year, and some of that shift will affect the 124th Fighter Wing based out of Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The Wing flies A-10 Thunderbolt II, which has been in active service since 1977,...
Odor complaint leads to manhole full of random debris and backed up sewer
BLACKFOOT — Wastewater crews in Blackfoot responded to an odor complaint and discovered debris that didn’t belong inside a manhole, which caused some problems with the sewer. Crews responded on Thursday, Aug. 22, after 1 p.m. near the area of Court Street and Rich Street. Wastewater Collections Supervisor...
Soda Springs Youth Service Mission
Recently, Service Missionaries from the Soda Springs Youth Service Mission joined the Caribou Historical Society to clean the Pioneer Cedar Cemetery. On Thursday, August 15th, Bill Horsley and Galen Wilson from the Caribou Historical Society worked together with Elder and Sister Porter and their counselors, Elder and Sister Stringham, Elder and Sister Whitesides and Elder and Sister Portela and the Service Missionaries currently serving in the Soda Springs Youth Service Mission on a service project of cleaning up the Pioneer Cedar Cemetery in Soda Springs.
Judge finds 'extraordinary circumstances' in Chad Daybell case, grants attorneys more time
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho — A judge has found there are "extraordinary circumstances" in Chad Daybell's case and granted his appellate attorney's request for more time in filing for post-conviction relief. During a hearing Wednesday morning, Judge Steven Boyce heard argument from Ian Thomson, one of Daybell's three Idaho appellate...
The Hotel Group, Hogback to develop Marriott StudioRes in Washington
The Hotel Group, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, Wash. StudioRes is Marriott International's new midscale, extended-stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies.
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