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Latah County couple asking for help after home was lost following large fires
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho — A couple in Latah County is asking for help after the aftermath of the Gwen and River Fires destroyed their home and all of their belongings. The couple's friends from work set up the GoFundMe page to bring awareness to their situation. According to the...
Primary residences, outbuildings, and a commercial building among structures lost in Gwen Fire
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, July 24, multiple fires have quickly spread in the region. Most of the fire activity is located to the east of Lewiston. Multiple structures were lost as wind fanned the flames throughout the day on Thursday, July 25. The entire...
Gwen Fire Evening Update for Friday, July 26
Communities Impacted: Julietta, Lapwai, and Culdesac. Structures: Primary residences, outbuildings and a commercial building are among the structures lost. Structure assessments are underway to further evaluate the extent of the losses. Personnel: Around 200 actively assigned to the Gwen Fire. Number of Evacuees: Approximately 300. Road Closures: US Highway 12...
Hundreds of dead fish discovered in American Falls Reservoir
On the morning of July 26, Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists along with staff from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) responded to calls from the public regarding a possible “fish kill” in American Falls Reservoir in Power County. Fish and Game Fisheries biologists report that approximately 250 dead rainbow trout could be observed from the shoreline extending south from the boat dock to the dam, though it is difficult to estimate how many total dead fish are present in the...
Spokane police respond to reports of man wielding knife
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) responded to 911 calls reporting a man running with a kitchen knife and being chased by several other people Saturday afternoon. SPD says that the man was said to be running on South Division Street, and that several police and fire...
Plastic duck race competitors land in Idaho Falls
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is a press release from DWI. The first flock of ducks have made their way to Idaho Falls and arrived at DWI for the 33nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race to be held on Saturday August 10th. DWI clients have taken a break from their regular daily contract work to prep the 25,000 ducks by cleaning them up from their last race. They remove the old ID stickers and place new ones on them. A few “dead” ducks and imposters are identified and removed from the field. The Duck Race project is a highlight for everyone at DWI.
Thunder Fire burns 2,474 acres south of Salmon, resources arriving to help containment efforts
SALMON, Idaho — The Thunder Fire started on Wednesday evening due to a lightning strike. The fire is located in the Salmon River Mountains, 12 miles southwest of Salmon, Idaho. The fire is burning in heavy vegetation and rugged terrain. According to the U.S. Forest Service, Great Basin Team...
Gonzaga's Woldson Performing Arts Center caught fire on Friday
SPOKANE, Wash. — At approximately 12:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, a fire broke out at Gonzaga's Woldson Performing Arts Center. A Zagalert was issued at 12:51 p.m. asking everyone to evacuate the building and vicinity immediately. The alert also said to avoid the area. Spokane Fire Department arrived on...
Lewiston Residents Injured in DUI Crash on US 195
Donahue, WA – A DUI crash involving a 2011 blue Mini Cooper in Donahue, Washington, has left three Lewiston, Idaho residents injured. The accident occurred on July 27th around 3am on State Route 195 at milepost 62.6. The vehicle was northbound when it exited onto State Route 271. As...
Boise Airline Passengers Are About To See A Major Change
The Boise Airport is no doubt, one of the best in the country. It can get busy during holiday seasons but besides that, it's one of the more relaxed airports that we can say we've been to. For many Boise travelers, it's a great starting destination for a trip because...
Majority of downtown businesses offering promotions at Blackfoot street fair
BLACKFOOT — One of Blackfoot’s downtown streets will be closed off to regular vehicle traffic for a street fair this weekend. The Blackfoot Downtown Street Fair will take place this Saturday at 3 to 6 p.m. The event will take place throughout Blackfoot’s downtown area with the majority of its businesses offering promotions, and North Broadway from Bridge Street to Pacific Street will be closed to vehicles, allowing pedestrians to visit nearly 20 pop-up vendors.
Disability celebration returns to Spokane with multi-culture performances, vendors
SPOKANE, Wash. – Aerius Franklin may move around differently than others, but his cerebral palsy won’t stop him from making his way to Riverfront Park this weekend for what he’s calling a ‘celebration’ of ourselves and our community. “Just to see people gather around…and see...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Returning core on offense to lead Emmett
Last season, Emmett got off to a good start, winning its first three non-conference games. Two losses in a row followed, but they won four of their next five games, including a 34-33 win in overtime vs Minico in the first round of the playoffs. Heading into 2023, the Huskies hoped to lean on their defense to success, starting nine seniors on that side of the ball. In 2024, it’ll be the opposite, with the offense returning a strong core of players, especially along the...
Eagle re-approves Chick-fil-A development amid pending lawsuit
On Tuesday, Eagle Mayor Brad Pike broke a tied vote that will result in the city’s first Chick-fil-A. But it was not the first time Eagle City Council held a public hearing about the popular chicken restaurant — and not the first time it was approved. A 15-acre development called East End Marketplace has been in the works for a decade, and city council initially approved the application in April....
Idaho Humane Society steps up to find homes for rescued California dogs
Boise, Idaho (CBS2) - The Idaho Humane Society is joining other shelters to help find homes for 50 dogs rescued from a home in California. 30 dogs arrived in Boise on Friday. They came from a shelter in Riverside, California. That shelter has faced three separate hoarding cases in the Coachella Valley. 50 dogs were found in one of the homes. There were 20 dogs in another home.
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
Originally published July 21 on IdahoEdNews.org. The Boise School District's controversial grading system is coming under scrutiny by teachers who say it allows both high- and low-achieving students to "game the system" and bypass learning without consequences. But district administrators are doubling down on the seven-year policy and say it's just a first step toward a necessary reinvention of an obsolete grading system. ...
Massive Local Art Gallery To Take Over Boise This Summer
Boise is an amazing place to live especially because we have some of the most creative people in the country living here. Boise also highlights all of these artists in extremely cool ways. Every year Treefort Music Festival and Boise Music Festival features dozens of local artists and bands. When you're walking around Boise you can also see some of the amazing art work featured on traffic boxes and murals throughout the city.
Annual Back 2 School Giveaway set for Aug. 3 at Mountain View Event Center
POCATELLO — Students across the Gate City area from elementary to high school can load up with free backpacks and school supplies provided by Grace Lutheran at the annual Back 2 School Giveaway on Aug. 3. Founded over 10 years ago by Pastor Josh Robinson of the Gate City...
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