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Two women arrested in Canyon County campground homicide case
Canyon County, ID (CBS2) — The Canyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested two women in connection to the Martin Landing Campground homicide. The Canyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested 35-year-old Melissa Fay Calumpit and 59-year-old Rosalie Lynn Morris both of Battle Mountain, Nevada, in connection to the homicide of 37-year-old Travis Haywood Calumpit on July 12, at the Martin Landing campground near Parma.
‘It was a traumatic experience.’ Family involved in crash that sent multiple individuals to the hospital provides update
RIRIE — A local family is home recovering after being in a car crash over the Fourth of July weekend. Curtis and Jana Hamilton and their four children had plans to go to a horse show at the Wind River Arena in Rigby near their home on the day of the crash, which was July 5. They had left a lawn chair at Jana’s brother’s house in Menan so they were going to pick it up then go back to the arena.
Gate City Coffee expands to accommodate more customers, work from artists
POCATELLO — Gate City Coffee is ready to accommodate more customers, artists and vendors after recently expanding, including the addition of Gate City Gift & Gallery. Bill Kelvie, owner of Gate City Coffee, said the expanded space holds 26 more chairs for overflow at the coffee shop. With all the customers visiting, they were running out of room. "It's really been a blessing because we needed that room," he said. ...
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. ...
Meridian business that specializes in coned pizza hoping to open food truck in East Idaho
POCATELLO — A food truck in Meridian that specializes in pizza cones is hoping to franchise their company and bring the speciality eats to East Idaho. Tyler Blake, owner of Coned Pizza, said he and his wife started the business eight years ago. They started out as a food cart, but they have expanded since then. "We have four food trucks, two concession stands at Albertsons Stadium and a restaurant,"...
Sandpoint Council approves updated Comp Plan
The city of Sandpoint has its first updated Comprehensive Plan in 15 years, after City Council members unanimously approved the final draft of the document at their regular July 17 meeting. “I am very proud. We all stand on the shoulders of people who have worked on this for years,”...
Washington Paraolympian serving as role model for wheelchair athletes back home
PARIS, France- Susanna Scaroni is the definition of speed. “I remember some of the first major marathons were people we’re saying Susanna,” Scaroni said. Scaroni, a Tekoa, Washington native, has her eyes on gold this Olympics, but the road to the Olympics started in the Pacific Northwest. “There...
Friends of Hope Cemetery hosting live music at the Old Church in Hope in July, August
Over the course of four Saturdays in July and August, Friends of Hope Cemetery will host a concert series benefiting the nonprofit’s efforts to ensure the future of the cemetery through large-scale projects and improvement efforts. Each of the four live music events will take place at the Old...
Booze bandits steal $5,000 worth of alcohol from Ephrata store
EPHRATA - Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch says its the most alcohol he's ever seen stolen during his time on the force. Authorities say two booze bandits managed to walk about of the Ephrata Safeway store at around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. with two grocery carts full of alcohol unnoticed. The total worth of the alcohol tallied $5,000. External security cameras were unable to capture the getaway vehicle used to transport the loot. Physical descriptions of the perpetrators are limited to the security photo taken inside the story. If you think you saw culprits, contact the Ephrata Police Department at (509) 754-2491.
Suspect arrested three times over two days in Union County
UNION COUNTY — A Spokane Valley man has been arrested following a series of incidents involving trespassing and vehicle theft in Union County. George Wayne Brooks, 51, was first arrested on July 9, after unlawfully entering the Oregon Department of Transportation weigh station building near milepost 258 on I-84 eastbound. According to Oregon State Trooper Eric Madsen, Brooks was taken into custody and lodged at Union County Jail on a charge of Criminal Trespassing II.
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
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.
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land
The federal government has awarded more than $30 million to Oregon counties in compensation for serving tax-exempt federal land within their borders. The U.S. Department of the Interior distributed the money last month as part of its Payments in Lieu of Taxes program, which compensates counties for money they spend on roads, police and other […] The post Feds grant Oregon counties $30 million for their tax-exempt federal land appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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