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Seeking an upgrade, Nampa high schools install turf fields
NAMPA — High school fields are seeing an upgrade this summer in the Nampa School District, readying them for fall sports. The district’s three high schools are each having turf installed at their stadiums, replacing the previous grass fields. The combined cost of $1.5 million will be funded by the district’s 2023 levy. Some community members have questioned the use of funds by a struggling district. Concerns have been voiced...
Awards ceremony brings out ‘best’ that Boise has to offer
BOISE — The expression on Jeannie Jackson’s face, along with the tone and tenor of her voice, said it all. The owner of the local breakfast establishment Egg Mann and Earl had just taken home two top honors in Wednesday night’s Best of Boise awards ceremony in the Food and Dining category — one for Best Breakfast spot and the other for Best Biscuits in town. The emotion Jackson exuded...
Significant NOAA Funding to Enhance Nez Perce Tribal Hatcheries
LAPWAI - The Nez Perce Tribe has received welcome news as the Biden Administration announces substantial funding to support Pacific salmon and steelhead hatcheries. This funding addresses the critical need for maintenance and repairs at the Columbia Basin hatcheries, where there is currently a $1 billion backlog in infrastructure fixes.
Target reportedly looking at Pine Ridge Mall area as redevelopment project advances
One of the nation’s largest retailers has its eyes on the Gate City area as developers make progress on a project to convert the Pine Ridge Mall into an open-air retail center. SimonCRE, a national development and acquisition firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently met with Bannock County Commissioners to discuss a fee waiver for hauling construction waste to the landfill when the eventual teardown of much of the Pine Ridge Mall commences next year. ...
Latah County Historical Society Ice Cream Social on Sunday
The Latah County Historical Society will host its 47th annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 28th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the McConnell Mansion in Moscow. The event will feature activities for kids, horse and wagon rides, live music, and free ice cream sundaes.
Thousands expected to attend Latter-day Saint Young Single Adult conference in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding a conference for young single adults in Idaho Falls next month. Around 2,000 participants are expected to attend the North America Central YSA Conference that is scheduled to run from Aug. 14-17 at the Mountain America Center.
With ribbon cutting of new expo venue, Canyon County Fair officially marks new chapter
CALDWELL — Though the building was completed just in time for last year’s Canyon County Fair, the ribbon was officially cut Thursday on the fair’s new exposition venue, The Center, during the fair’s opening day. “Several people said to me, you are crazy for scheduling this on the opening day of the fair, and now, this morning, I can confirm they were all right,” the fair’s director, Diana Sinner, told a gathered crowd. “But I wanted to do the ribbon cutting on this day because...
Local seniors enjoy parade on Independence Day
REXBURG (Homestead Senior Living) — Residents and staff from The Homestead Senior Living in Rexburg proudly showcased their patriotic spirit during the city’s 4th of July Parade, themed “America the Beautiful.”. Adorned in red, white, and blue, participants from the senior living community adorned their float a...
Washington State Pack Acquires Three Transfers for 2025 Season – Pitchers McPartland & Bumiller, Outfielder O’Gorman
Head Coach Victoria Hayward announces the signing of pitchers Jessica McPartland and Tess Bumiller, along with outfielder Lexi O'Gorman, to bolster the Pack's roster for the 2025 campaign, enhancing the pitching staff and outfield lineup. McPartland threw 173 strikeouts in 164.1 innings with a 2.39 ERA. Bumiller struck out 56...
King County judge finds state agency in contempt for keeping teen in adult jail
A King County Superior Court judge held the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in contempt of court Friday for failing to transfer an 18-year-old convicted of robbery to a state juvenile rehabilitation facility.
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