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1 injured after car crashes into motorcycle near Mazama on State Route 20
MAZAMA, Wash. – A person driving a motorcycle was injured when a car crashed into him on State Route 20. According to a memo released by the Washington State Patrol (WSP), a 67-year-old man from British Columbia was driving a motorcycle west on State Route 20 near milepost 178 at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19.
Seed bugs pestering people around the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. – If you live in the Inland Northwest, you may have noticed a bunch of tiny brown or black bugs in and around your home–more so than you might be used to seeing this time of year–which are proving to be quite the nuisance for many people around the region.
First Federal Bank Park’s splash pad still closed
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The First Federal Bank Park splash pad has not been working for the past few months in the scorching heat of the Southern Idaho summer. According to Twin Falls Parks and Recreation, the concrete pour on the splash pad when it was first built was not satisfactory.
CSI Fire Science students learn what it takes to fight fires
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho needs more firefighters, so much so that it makes the list of in-demand jobs for the state. With more than a hundred annual openings. According to the Workforce Development Council, over a hundred annual openings exist. One of the places future firefighters can...
Man cited with misdemeanor for groping woman on Boise Greenbelt
BOISE, Idaho — A man has been given a citation for groping a woman on the Boise Greenbelt. Boise Police said 50-year-old Aaron Brown not only received a citation for sexual battery, but he was also arrested for a warrant for a parole violation on July 19. Boise State...
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a tenant’s right to air conditioning. Now, one councilmember wants to define and regulate commercial properties. ...
Pureflight Aviation to Open Flight School at Pocatello Regional Airport
Thursday, KPVI reported about the Pocatello City Council’s approval of a lease agreement with an Oregon based flight school to open a training center in eastern Idaho. Bannock Development Corporation and the city have spent the last 18 months working to get Pureflight Aviation. LLC to open a flight school at the Pocatello Regional Airport. Pureflight Aviation started in 1983 as Precision Aviation Training and now has locations in Newberg and Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Ready, aim, fun!: Fly and shoot paintballs at model airplanes this Saturday
IDAHO FALLS — Shooting paintballs, flying airplanes and more will whirl across the sky Saturday — all in an effort to support local veterans in need. The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club’s annual community open house runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club’s flying field near exit 113 southwest of Idaho Falls. Families, adults, and kids can come learn how to fly a remote-controlled airplane under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
What the Twister movies get right and wrong about tornadoes
SPOKANE, Wash. -- After almost 30 years, the blockbuster disaster movie Twister is getting a sequel. Twister arrives in theaters this weekend. As with most major Hollywood projects, reality is blended in with movie magic to create a dramatic story on screen. Here's what's real and what's fantasy from both films.
Famous Funny Fox Star Coming To Nampa
It's always welcomed news when a major entertainer visits Idaho. Usually, the Gem State is a place where the big stars catch up with friends, go on a hike, or get in a boat—in other words, relax and unwind. However, in just over two months, the city of Nampa will host one of Fox Television's biggest stars.
Excessive heat expected through the weekend
Excessive heat warnings will be in place through Monday as temperatures soar into the triple digits. Many temperatures will likely be record-breaking as we head into the weekend with highs Saturday (100-108°) , Sunday (105-112°) and Monday (100-110°). Please take extra precautions by limiting your time outside,...
Preseason College Football Playoff predictions, teams to watch in 2024
Projecting this season's 12 playoff teams and a few more who could be serious threats. The battle for College Football Playoff supremacy in the first year of expansion begins as the 2024 season kicks off with a slew of opening-weekend showdowns. Will the SEC and Big Ten dominate the field or can the Big 12 and ACC flex elite play at the top and push others out of the mix?
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