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Wage Growth In Boise: A Look From January 2024 To Now
Boise Employment and Wage Trends: January 2024 to Present. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides comprehensive data on occupational employment and wages in Boise. A comparative analysis from January 2024 to the most recent data highlights significant regional labor market trends. As of May 2023, Boise exhibited a diverse...
Wildfire smoke effects linger, potentially worsening winter flu season
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a local emergency room doctor, the impact of summer wildfire smoke lasts long beyond the flames. "When the wildfire smoke is really bad in the summer, the cold and flu season tends to be bad six months later in the winter," said Dr. Ethan Sims, an emergency physician with St. Luke's health system.
Prosecutor threat case advances to district court
BONNERS FERRY — The case of a local woman charged with threatening the Bonners Ferry city prosecutor has advanced to district court. JaMisha Nevarez, 47, locally known as Misha Nuamann-Davis, formerly the CEO at the Senior Hospital Center, is facing a felony charge for alleged threats against the city prosecutor, Andrakay Pluid.
Wells graduates from Marine boot camp
Aubrey Wells, Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2024 alumni, has graduated from Marine boot camp. Wells left Bonners Ferry in March 2024 as a civilian and graduated from Marine boot camp on June 7, as a private in the United States Marine Corps. After 13-weeks, Wells graduated with a smile on her face and a confidence that was second to none.
Twin Falls Police Department Unveils New Crime Mapping Software
Twin Falls Police Department Unveils New Crime Mapping Software. The Twin Falls Police Department (TFPD) has launched a new crime mapping software accessible to the public, providing a valuable tool for residents to stay informed about criminal activity in the area. The software visually represents crime reports across the city, with icons indicating different categories of crime. This new resource offers a comprehensive view of crime patterns, helping you understand where certain types of incidents are more prevalent. (Link to the map is below.)
Trendy Idaho Taco Spot Throwing National Tequila Day Party
These days, there seems to be a 'National Day' for just about everything-- whether it's for a charity, a cause, an awareness, a food or...tequila. Did you know that Wednesday, July 24th, is National Tequila Day all across the United States?. It seems only fitting that as the heat rises...
Red flag warning and cooler windy temps
Cooler and windy today with highs in the low 90's for Pocatello. Both IDA and PIH popped 101 yesterday just a the first cold front came through with some hot storms. We are tracking cool showers this morning, can you smell the rain? Windy today gust to 30+ and around storms even more exciting. High in IF to around 88. 40% chance of storms around and calming with more smoke tomorrow and increased chances of storms Saturday 60% and even cooler. 70's to near 80 in the mountains and low 80's in the valley. Summer is not over yet though. We will return to the 90's by mid week and even closing in on 100 again by next Thursday.
Spine surgeons overcome challenges of adding new procedures, tech
Many spine surgeons will want to add on new procedures and/or technologies to their practices, but they may face obstacles along the way. Three spine surgeons share their experiences and how they succeeded. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What was the biggest challenge you faced when introducing...
Wildfire Near Kendrick Reportedly 90% Contained
KENDRICK - Crews continue to work toward total containment the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. As of Thursday morning, the fire's total footprint remained at 1,582 acres and containment was listed at 90%. Firefighters reportedly completed initial mop-up around the entire fire perimeter...
Meridian tiny home case sees ruling after two years
After two years, Chasidy Decker’s tiny home lawsuit against the city of Meridian has come to a close. On Tuesday, Judge Jason Scott ruled against Decker and Robert Calacal’s lawsuit, which challenged Meridian’s ban on tiny homes on wheels. Decker moved to Leisure Lane in Meridian in May 2022, sharing a lot with Calacal’s home after agreeing to pay rent to Calacal every month. ...
Meridian proposes $256 million budget, Moyle tees off on Simison
Meridian’s roughly $256 million budget will head into a public hearing after several work sessions to settle on a budget that hikes property taxes and foregone tax revenue that went unspent in previous years. Meridian Mayor Robert Simison has been up front about his intention to request a full...
Montana Little League Softball squad loses to Idaho in semifinals, still alive for World Series trip
The Boulder-Arrowhead/Big Sky (BABS) majors softball team fell to Eagle, Idaho 10-5 on Wednesday in the winner's bracket semifinals of the Little League Softball Northwest Region Tournament. Montana led 2-1 going into the third inning, but Idaho struck for four runs in the third and five more in the sixth...
Lawsuit officially filed by parents against Mead School District
MEAD, Wash. — It's official: Mead School District is being sued by parents of a high school football player for alleged abuse by fellow teammates. It happened more than a year ago during summer at training camp at Eastern Washington University -- but wasn't reported to police until eight months later.
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