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Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Spokane International Airport to close primary runway, expects increased air traffic over South Hill
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane International Airport announced that the primary runway will be closed for maintenance from July 22 to July 26. During this closure, departing and arriving flights will use the secondary runway, which will result in a temporary increase in air traffic over residential areas. South Hill...
Restaurant openings and competitions are heating up the Inland Northwest food scene
Despite the heatwave, news in the restaurant world is still cooking! Whether you're beating the heat by popping into a new cafe or restaurant, or parking yourself in front of your air conditioner with a glass of award-winning wine, the Inland Northwest has something cool for you. Phoenix Cafe. 415...
Lori Barber Appointed the Second President of the College of Eastern Idaho
Lori Barber has been named the second president of the College of Eastern Idaho. She will assume her presidency on August 1. The College of Eastern Idaho is a community college located in Idaho Falls. The school enrolls over 2,300 students, 60 percent of whom are women. For the past...
Great American Snacks in Nampa to cease operations in September, laying off employees
BOISE, Idaho — A Nampa snack facility is shutting down, with lay offs imminently for over 250 employees. Meaning, they all have to endure new opportunities. In a statement from a Great American Foods spokesperson, they have decided to close their plant. They will cease operations in September of this year.
Grand Teton Mall remains a popular place to shop and do business after 40 years of operation
IDAHO FALLS – When Justin Martin thinks about the Grand Teton Mall celebrating four decades of business, it makes him “feel really old.”. The 44-year-old Rigby native has fond memories of going to the mall as a kid. He is now the mall’s property management associate and he’s excited to celebrate its 40th anniversary during a weeklong event starting July 29. There will be displays in the Center Court with photos and old news reports about the mall’s beginnings.
Doña Mir's Kitchen brings authentic Mexican food to American Falls
AMERICAN FALLS — Doña Mir's Kitchen, a food truck serving chef-owner Mirta Gaona's take on traditional Mexican cuisine, has brought Gaona's entrepreneurial vision to life since opening earlier this year in May. Gaona said when she was a little girl growing up in Mexico she always admired the women she saw making food at parties and weddings. The women noticed her admiration and began inviting her to cook with them. ...
Waterfalls & Wine Tour New Addition to Visit Bellevue's Activities Lineup
Visit Bellevue has launched a new visitor experience program, the Waterfalls & Wine Tour. The five-hour tour is available on weekends through October, offering guests a short hike to Twin Falls and Snoqualmie Falls, a lunch in North Bend at South Fork Restaurant, and a wine tasting at Chateau NoElle Vineyards & Winery, a boutique winery in Snoqualmie that’s located in the Puget Sound American Viticultural Area. Tours are $169 per person, with pick-up at 10 a.m. and drop-off at 3 p.m., with pick-ups and drop-offs from Bellevue hotels and the Meydenbauer Convention Center.
DLC Lawn Solutions LLC held A Combined Fruitland and Payette Chamber Of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Lawn Solutions is a veteran owned and operated company that is professional, reliable and offers outstanding lawn care. They extend beyond Ontario, Payette and Fruitland. You can call them at (541) 216-3920. For more information about the Fruitland Chamber Of Commerce, please call (208) 230-7161. For more information about the...
University of Idaho students’ nutritious snack earns them a spot in national competition
“Some cereal. It’s supposed to be good for you.”. Mikey was the youngest brother in a famous commercial for Life cereal that first aired in 1971. The point of the advertisement – one of the longest continuously running TV ads – was that Life cereal is not only good for you, but it also tastes good.
Boise Farmers Market to close early again on Saturday
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Farmers Market will again close early on Saturday, July 20, as triple-digit temperatures are expected to carry into the weekend. Last weekend, the market closed early for the same reason. According to organizers, like last weekend, the new limited hours will be 9 a.m....
Historical Boise swimming pools are getting a makeover
BOISE, Idaho — Two of the oldest facilities within the Boise Park and Recreation program are getting a much-needed makeover. Lowell and South Pool were both constructed in 1953 and have been up and running since. The city said that both pools are not compliant with various codes and...
Section of Portneuf River in Pocatello closed to public because of dangerous conditions
POCATELLO — City officials are warning the public about the dangerous conditions on the Portneuf River from the north end of the concrete channel to Batiste Bridge in Pocatello. This section of the river has been closed to the public by the city because it is not floatable at this time. Along this portion of the river north of the concrete channel, there are multiple log jams as well as...
Idaho State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on US12 east of Kooskia
KOOSKIA– The Idaho State Police are investigating a single motorcycle fatality crash that occurred at approximately 10:35 a.m. on July 17, on US12 at milepost 134.5, near the Eagle Mountain Trailhead in Idaho County. A 65-year-old male from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada was traveling westbound on US12 on a...
Man arrested after allegedly being caught with 170 fake fentanyl pills
IDAHO FALLS – A 34-year-old man was arrested after police say he was trying to traffic fentanyl in Idaho Falls. Curtis Dredge was charged with felony fentanyl trafficking and misdemeanor use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. On Friday around 7:44 p.m., an Idaho Falls Police officer...
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