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Devastating Fire Photos Hours from Boise
Although the triple-digit temperatures may have left our area for a while, the effects of the Durkee Fire, one of the largest in the country, continue to impact the lives of Idahoans and Oregonians. Several farmers, ranchers, and homeowners have lost their homes, stocks, and businesses. . Several resources from...
Police: Local man arrested for punching woman over 20 times
POCATELLO — A 38-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say punched a woman over 20 times after refusing to return the phone he borrowed from her. Nicklas Brandon Frasure, of Pocatello, was charged with felony aggravated assault following the incident, which unfolded on July 13. Pocatello police received a report of a physical disturbance between Frasure and a woman around 2:45 p.m. on July 13 at a home...
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Twin Falls Christians Plan to Confront Paranormal Cirque
They plan to stand up against what they view as creeping Satanism. Several Magic Valley Churches ask congregants to come to the Magic Valley Mall on Friday night. An event called Paranormal Cirque is in a tent, or that’s what I’ve been told. The Christians believe God-fearing people in the Magic Valley need to make a statement and offer an alternative for people looking for answers in tarot cards, palm readings, and soothsayers.
Gonzaga University receives $19.9M EPA grant
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga University’s Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment received a $19.9 million grant from the EPA to help reduce pollution and other climate projects. The university applied for the funding with plans to create the “Spokane Climate Resilience Project,” hoping to increase community climate...
Wildfires Update-Juliaetta Remains Evacuated-River Fire Closes US12
An incident management team has been called in to lead the firefighting effort for a complex of blazes in Southern Latah and Northern Nez Perce Counties. The fires were sparked during Wednesday’s thunderstorm. Two major fires are burning between Juliaetta in the Potlatch River Canyon in Latah County and Myrtle in the Clearwater River Canyon in Nez Perce County. The 2,000 acre Gwen Fire South of Juliaetta has forced to the sheriff’s office to order a mandatory evacuation of that community. The 2,000 acre River Fire is burning nearby in Nez Perce County. Structures have been destroyed but officials have stated how many or what types of buildings have been lost. The fires have closed State Highway 3 South of Juliaetta and U.S. Highway 12 between U.S. Highway 95 and the Orofino area.
Kootenai County commissioners seek 2.5% pay increase for employees
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners agreed this week to balance the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 with the assumption of a 3% tax increase, but it’s not yet clear how much of an increase Kootenai County taxpayers will actually see. “It’s not that I want...
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
6 Of The Most Expensive Floods To Strike Idaho
We've had some pretty crazy weather as of late with record-breaking temperatures all across Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was one for the books with an assortment of weather events with the wildfires out west even creating their own weather system. Flooding in Idaho. Heavy rain is much needed...
North Idaho air quality expected to reach advisory levels
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Dozens of wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and Canada are decreasing air quality throughout North Idaho — and it’s uncertain when skies will clear. Air quality advisories are in place in many southern Idaho counties, and officials say the Air Quality Index...
School districts move to limit cellphone distractions, but some parents object
Idaho school districts are implementing new restrictions on cellphones in classrooms, as educators say communication devices are increasingly causing distractions from learning. But some parents are pushing back on restrictive policies over fears that they won’t be able to reach their children during an emergency. That’s particularly true in Emmett,...
North Idaho library network deems change to minor library card policy 'overreaching'
The Community Library Network board of trustees held off on policy changes that would affect how minors access materials deemed “adult” in local libraries. This comes as libraries across Idaho grapple with a new law that allows parents to challenge materials they believe to be harmful to minors.
Will A Women’s Sports Bar Spark Debate In Conservative Boise?
Could Idaho's Treasure Valley Support a Women's Sports Bar Like Watch Me! Sports Bar?. Long Beach, California, has welcomed the grand opening of Watch Me! Sports Bar is the first bar in the state dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Positioned as a welcoming environment with 26 TVs to showcase every game, it aims to create an inclusive space where patrons can celebrate women's athletic achievements. This innovative concept leads us to ask: could something similar find success here in Idaho's Treasure Valley?
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