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Trio of employees facing theft charges from Super 1
BONNERS FERRY — Three Super 1 employees have been arrested on charges of burglary, grand theft and criminal conspiracy after allegedly giving themselves discounts on deli items. Night-shift workers Hannah Lacey Ainley, 35, Ticen George Taylor, 34, and Anthony L. Vargas, 40, were arrested on June 23. Each faces...
A new film explores the issue of ranked choice voting
Idahoans will be considering an open primaries initiative this November, which includes a ranked choice voting component. A new film called "Majority Rules" looks at this issue and there’s a sold out special screening on Wednesday, July 17, at The Flicks in Boise, which will include a panel discussion after the film. Former Gov. Butch Otter will be there, as will the director of the film, AJ Schnack.
Suspect Wanted For Credit Card Thefts In Boise Area
Look, we get it - times are tough, the world is changing right before our eyes, and things are getting more expensive. Still, that doesn't mean any of us should go to the extreme that one suspect is going right here in Ada County. Credit card theft. Some people get...
Former Boise State head football coach Dan Hawkins set to rejoin son at Idaho State
Cody Hawkins was already bouncing ideas off of his legendary father. Now the Idaho State head football coach gets to do so in an official capacity. Former Boise State head coach Dan Hawkins was announced Wednesday as the newest addition to the staff. He will serve as the Director of Player and Staff Development with a salary of $19,000 − the lowest on staff. ...
Where’s western Wyoming’s smokey skies coming from?
Smokey skies are blanketing much of western Wyoming, and it’s unlikely to let up. Starting about a week ago, western Wyoming's skies have been smokey. Local meteorologist Alan Smith said it’s mostly from wildfires in Oregon and Idaho. The largest Oregon fire is the Cow Valley fire in the eastern part of the state at 133,408 acres and 20 percent contained. One of the larger Idaho fires is the Bench Lake Incident fire that’s northeast of Boise and has burned 1,850 acres and is three percent contained.
9,180 Idaho students receive grants to seek in-demand careers from Idaho Launch
Gov. Brad Little announced 9,180 Idaho students will receive grants through the Idaho Launch workforce training program, according to a press release Tuesday. “Idaho is taking extraordinary steps to prepare our young people for a lifetime of prosperity,” Little stated in the release. “This initiative, alongside our historic investments in educating Idaho students from kindergarten to career, is a clear example of the incredible things we can achieve when we put the needs of Idahoans first.” ...
Idaho to Pick your Pocket to Feed a Dead Horse
If your battery dies in cold weather, it’s no different than riding a dead horse. That isn’t stopping Idaho from taking Caesar’s coin to build a network of charging stations. We’ll be told it’s a grant and that it won’t cost state taxpayers anything. As if we don’t pay federal taxes. Then they’ll tell us if we don’t take the money, it’ll simply go somewhere else. Meanwhile, everybody just keeps whistling past the debt graveyard.
Roaring Springs is Open for the Summer and You Can Win Tickets Now
With the intense heat we’ve been dealing with in Idaho for the last few weeks, you have probably been looking for a reprieve. This is the answer to your needs: Roaring Springs with free tickets and a possibility at passes to Wahooz too so you can enjoy the cool air conditioning!
Institute of Rural Health Awarded $402,996 to Host Service Events
The Institute of Rural Health (IRH) has received a grant of $402,996 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will expand the IRH’s presence throughout Idaho where it has provided services to improve the health of communities through research, education, and service since 1989.
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.
Idaho's delegates feel safe amid heightened security at RNC, approve of Trump VP pick
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Delegates from around the country are gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention, including the 32 members of Idaho’s delegation. The event kicked off Monday, two days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump...
'Juliana will not be forgotten': Idaho-based pilot dies in crash fighting Montana wildfire
A pilot working for an Idaho-based company died in a crash last week while fighting a wildfire in Montana. Juliana Turchetti, 45, was a pilot for Dauntless Air, a company contracting with the Idaho Department of Lands and on loan to the U.S. Forest Service. “The department and the wildland fire community was dealt a heavy blow last Wednesday,” Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller said Tuesday at a...
2 Bathrooms at Idaho State Park Destroyed by Vandals
The vandals caused extensive and expensive damage to the 2 bathrooms. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation shared on social media that ‘toilets, mirrors, sinks, and urinals were destroyed.’. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Gooding County Sheriff. Comments on the social media post call the...
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....
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