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New pickleball courts opening in Idaho Falls – and you can use them for free for the next week
IDAHO FALLS – As pickleball continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department invites new and seasoned players to experience the new courts at Tautphaus Park for free. Starting Thursday, July 18, through Wednesday, July 24, the brand-new indoor...
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.
Motorcycle Accident on Broadway Ave
Idaho Falls, ID - One person is seriously injured after a motorcycle accident on Broadway Avenue. Officers responded at 5:45 pm on Thursday 7/16. The motorcycle was headed westbound on Broadway when a Mustang entering Broadway from Hansen hit the motorcycle. The cyclist was significantly injured and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
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.
Canyon County appoints new HR director
Marty Danner will be the next director of human resources for Canyon County, the county announced Wednesday. She succeeds Richard Soto, who filled the role on an interim basis after Kate Rice’s February resignation. Rice served in the role from June 2022 to Feb. 23. Danner, who has undergraduate and graduate degrees in human resources management, holds a lengthy background in the profession. Most recently, she was chief HR officer...
Coeur d'Alene council throws support behind fairgrounds
The Coeur d’Alene City Council on Tuesday threw its support for the North Idaho State Fair to keep its longtime home at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The council unanimously approved a resolution “encouraging Kootenai County to maintain the current Kootenai County Fairgrounds as the site of the Fair into the future."
How Idaho's new director of Health and Welfare plans to make change
Idaho has a new Health and Welfare Director. Alex Adams faces a growing Medicaid budget and has already cut some vacant positions. On day one, he made adoption a top priority and said he wants to double the number of foster families in Idaho. After past struggles with Idaho lawmakers...
Supreme Court’s blow to federal agencies’ power will likely weaken abortion rights – 3 issues to watch
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling means that judges will have more power than scientific experts in determining whether people should be able to get an emergency abortion, for example.
Former Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney pleads guilty to drug trafficking conspiracy
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — An attorney from Eastern Idaho who formerly served as the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney has pled guilty to drug trafficking conspiracy. 69-year-old Robin Dwain Dunn of Rigby, Idaho, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court records, Dunn,...
Inside the DoorDash Theft Ring, Boise’s New Delivery Issue
During a scorching heatwave this past Saturday, we decided to relax at home and order some food via DoorDash. My aunt and uncle were visiting, and it seemed the perfect solution for a leisurely afternoon. However, after waiting an unusually long time without any updates, my uncle contacted the DoorDash driver assigned to our delivery. The response was unexpected and frustrating: "It's been stolen."
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