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Homedale retires jersey of 'once in a lifetime player' Scott Matlock
HOMEDALE — Before his rookie season in the NFL wearing the Los Angeles Chargers’ powder blue, before he racked up 115 career tackles and 11.5 sacks while donning the blue and orange at Boise State, Scott Matlock wore the Homedale red. And while his old No. 44 jersey may not fit him as well as it did back in his days as a Trojan, he was still able to put it on Thursday on the football field of his alma mater. ...
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
Suspect Wanted For Credit Card Thefts In Boise Area
Look, we get it - times are tough, the world is changing right before our eyes, and things are getting more expensive. Still, that doesn't mean any of us should go to the extreme that one suspect is going right here in Ada County. Credit card theft. Some people get...
Lucky Peak boating season to end 6 weeks early
Boating season at Lucky Peak Lake will end several weeks early this year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin lowering water levels at Lucky Peak on Monday, July 22, in preparation for repairing the Turner Gulch boat ramp beginning Sept. 1. All boating ends on Aug. 29. The project will increase the safety of the 70-year-old ramp, fixing hazardous sections and installing erosion controls, but will cut short...
Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
Slow population growth, early retirements impact in Oregon
A new report from the Oregon Employment Department illustrates the impact of slow population growth and increasing retirements in the state. The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60 years old in 2024. Workers in this age group have been, and are expected to continue, shifting into retirement and taking their skills and experience with them. ...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
Oregon's iconic Ka-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort celebrates grand reopening this week
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — After extensive renovations and hard work, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is reopening this week and Warm Springs - and visitors can finally experience the hot springs, swimming pool, authentic cultural experiences, Tribal food cart, and more!. The original iteration of the famous Warm Springs resort shuttered...
Local commissioned into US Air Force
Cooper Johnson, a 2020 graduate of Condon High School, has graduated from Oregon State University. Over the last 4 years, while attending college in Corvallis, he also participated in the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). This spring, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and...
National fire risk elevated to highest level earlier than expected amid fires in Washington and Idaho
The National Interagency Fire Center announced that wildfire risk has pushed national resources to the highest preparedness level, trending earlier than the two previous years. The NIFC is the nation’s center for wildland fires, and it operates on five levels of preparedness based on the risk of fires. Levels depend...
Treasure Valley's rising temperatures create a deadly risk for dogs in hot cars
The Treasure Valley’s high temperatures pose a deadly risk for dogs left in parked cars. The Idaho Humane Society urges residents to act if they see a distressed animal as they continue to respond to an alarming number of calls — from March 20 to July 2 alone, the Idaho Humane Society received 141 calls to rescue dogs suffering from overheating inside vehicles. These incidents have involved not only dogs but also cats and even one parrot. ...
Oregon Gov. Kotek suggests $515 million budget increase for K-12 schools
The governor explained the increase would go into effect for the 2025-2027 biennium and support the current service level — which determines how much money the state needs to maintain its authorized education programs.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Oregon's iconic Ka-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort celebrates grand reopening this week
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — After extensive renovations and hard work, the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is reopening this week and Warm Springs - and visitors can finally experience the hot springs, swimming pool, authentic cultural experiences, Tribal food cart, and more!. The original iteration of the famous Warm Springs resort shuttered...
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