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Police: Two local men arrested for attempted strangulation in separate incidents
POCATELLO —Two local men were recently arrested for attempting to strangle women during separate incidents. Michael David Moutray, 24, of Pocatello, has been charged with one count of attempted strangulation following an incident on July 5, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. Pocatello police were dispatched to a a Pocatello home for the report of a disturbance between a man and a woman, police...
Police: Local man arrested for arson after intentionally setting car, dumpster on fire
POCATELLO — A 66-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say he intentionally set a car and vehicle on fire. Matthew Laroche Moyer, 66, of Pocatello, has been charged with two felony counts of first degree arson following the incident, which began to unfold around 4:30 a.m. on Friday. Pocatello police were dispatched to the area of Cedar Street for the report of a man that was attempting to...
Record travelers move through Boise Airport
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. The Boise Airport has been frequently traveled this summer. According to a news release from the Transportation Security Administration, the airport screened a record 9,503 people through its security checkpoint on Sunday, a new BOI record. The previous...
Sawtooth National Forest enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
JEROME, Idaho - The Sawtooth National Forest and Idaho Department of Lands will initiate Stage 1 fire restrictions within the National Forest System lands boundaries on the Sawtooth and Cassia zones effective 12:01 a.m. July 17. The purpose of the restrictions is to reduce the potential for human-caused ignitions. “Our...
Boise plans for transition as Red Lion hotel shelter contract nears end
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise City Council is reviewing options on how best to wind down the use of the Red Lion "hotel shelter," in downtown Boise. The "Hotel shelter" began in 2020 during the rise of COVID. The City identified homeless people and those determined to be "medically fragile" as needing an alternative housing solution than those provided by traditional shelters.
Idaho’s Huge ‘BAM Jam’ Basketball Tournament Returns in August
It's one of the most anticipated events of the entire summer and now, basketball lovers are going to be enjoying its return at Indian Creek Plaza once again this year!. It's no secret that there are a ton of things to do in the Treasure Valley over the summer months and frankly, it doesn't matter what you're into: there's something for you!
Blackson Named to Academic All-America At-Large Team
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State former gymnast Courtney Blackson has been selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large Third Team, the organization announced Tuesday. Blackson was one of 50 individuals recognized and was the only Mountain West athlete to make the at-large list. She marks the...
SCHMALL, WILLIAMS EACH POCKET $80K AT THE 25TH BYRON FIRECRACKER BRACKET NATIONALS
Byron Dragway, which celebrates its 60th Anniversary season in 2024, also recently celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its marquee bracket race, the Firecracker Bracket Nationals. With new racer incentives and competition as intense as ever, 2024's Firecracker assured Byron Dragway's place as one of the premier facilities for bracket racing in the United States.
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon Wednesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:28 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At...
Republican Super PAC spent $550K to sway outcome in Oregon Democratic congressional primary
A national Super PAC that supports Republican women was behind a flood of last minute spending to sway the outcome of Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary this May, federal campaign finance records show. The Republican group spent $550,000 to try to nominate the candidate who lost in 2022...
Street closures planned for Baker City July 20 and 27
BAKER CITY – Baker City residents can expect additional street closures in July for both the Miners Jubilee Parade and Shriners Parade. Miners Jubilee is scheduled for July 20, 10:00am—1:30pm. Street closures include Broadway Street between 4th and 2nd Street, 2nd Street between Broadway Street and Valley Ave, Valley from 2nd Street to Main Street, and Main Street from Valley Ave to Madison Street.
Local commissioned into US Air Force
Cooper Johnson, a 2020 graduate of Condon High School, has graduated from Oregon State University. Over the last 4 years, while attending college in Corvallis, he also participated in the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). This spring, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and...
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.
Idaho Republicans Share Space with President Trump in Milwaukee
The Idaho delegation is seated just below President Trump’s box. They saw him when he arrived on day one, bandaged ear and all. Maria Nate is an Idaho delegate. She told Newsradio 96.1 FM and 1310 KLIX that her impression is that Trump is a changed man. Humbled, and aware he’s still standing by the grace of our Lord.
‘Early-childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built’
Robert Sanchez is the new executive director for the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. He was born in raise in Nampa, traveled the world in the military and has returned to Idaho to help improve opportunities for all children. Read his profile. Here are his thoughts on...
ACLU Asks Federal Judge to Halt Idaho law Banning Gender Care for Prisoners
A federal judge on Monday heard arguments about whether three transgender women in Idaho prisons could continue accessing their hormone therapy, despite House Bill 668 — which prevents state funds and facilities from offering gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, Roe v. Labrador, was filed by the ACLU of Idaho on...
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