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Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes
More residents living in the Treasure Valley are struggling to pay their rent, according to a new report from Jesse Tree, a Boise-based nonprofit. In the annual “Treasure Valley Eviction Report,” Jesse Tree shows eviction filings in 2023 increased by 89% in Ada and Canyon counties from 2022. Rising rent, cost of living, stagnant wages […] The post Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Even as Idaho has a surplus in its state education budget, one North Idaho district is turning to online crowdfunding to maintain its mission
School's out for summer, but for some in North Idaho, school's out for good. During the past few months, school districts across Idaho have been scrambling to deal with budgetary woes caused by a perfect storm of financial changes, including the ending of COVID-era funding, a shift in education funding equations and, for some, the failure of supplemental levies.
Idaho voters will decide on a ballot initiative for top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system in November
Welcome to the Thursday, July 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Idaho voters will decide on a ballot initiative for top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system in November. Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024. On today’s episode...
Fire Bans Escalate in WA State, 19 Eastern-Central Counties
With nearly 73,000 square miles of Federal public lands in WA, the Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation have issued new burn and fire restrictions due to high fire danger. 19 WA Counties how face multiple bans. BLM and BOR manage these lands, and according to Officials, new restrictions...
500 Mini Cooper enthusiasts rolling into Spokane after cross-country trip
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Mini Takes the States Tour of 2024 brings over 500 enthusiasts to Spokane on Friday. This biannual event explores beautiful scenic routes and rallies Mini Cooper owners to get out and explore. The group will be riding into town in style after previous stops in Albuquerque,...
Ralph Street to close for construction starting Monday, July 22
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation said in a press release that Ralph Street will be closed for two weeks beginning on Monday, July 22. The closure will take place until August 2 between Carlisle Avenue and Euclid Avenue, just north of the Spokane River. These...
Three community pools to host free evening swimming on Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane will provide additional free swimming hours at three community pools on Saturday due to high temperatures. The A.M. Cannon, Comstock and Shadle pools will host free evening swimming in addition to the regular afternoon swimming hours on Saturday, July 20. The six...
Man identified after suspected drowning in the Snake River
IDAHO FALLS — A man found dead in the Snake River Monday has been identified. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says the man is 28-year-old Juan Manuel Romano Manilla of Idaho Falls. The Sheriff’s Office says preliminary information suggests Manilla had been living homeless along the Snake River...
Two cancellations and several delays at Boise Airport due to global tech outage
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A significant Microsoft outage is behind hours-long standstills for Frontier Airlines and other carriers. The Federal Aviation Administration said Frontier asked to pause its departures across the United States. CBS2 reached out to the City of Boise who said the Boise Airport saw two cancellations...
Friedman Memorial Airport board moves ahead with second private hangar
Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey is beginning negotiations to build a second private jet hangar. The airport’s board unanimously approved staff’s recommendation to enter talks with contractor Clay Lacy Aviation to build and manage the facility earlier this month. Residents have complained about a lack of transparency surrounding...
2024 INL hunting passes available at the Idaho Falls office, new online training also required
Those with elk and pronghorn tags that are eligible to hunt on Idaho National Laboratory (INL) lands can now pick up their 2024 INL Hunting Pass. Hard copies can be picked up at the Upper Snake Regional Office, located at 4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls. Digital copies can be obtained by calling the office at 208-525-7290. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message with your name and an email address and the pass will be emailed to you.
Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese to open at Spokane International Airport
Spokane, Wash. – Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese has teased travelers at Spokane International Airport (GEG) with news of its soon-to-open restaurant. The popular eatery is set to continue serving its delicious grilled cheese sandwiches to hungry travelers. Meltz is one of the many local restaurants coming to GEG. Some...
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