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Boise’s Kellen Moore’s Job: Risk and Reward
Last week, we updated you on Kellen Moore's new job in Philadelphia. Is there a more likable coach or athlete than the Boise State great? Boise fans wonder why he isn't in the College Football Hall of Fame. His 50-3 record will never be challenged or replicated in college football. He's the winningest quarterback in college football history.
Treasurer’s retirement caps off decades with Canyon County
Tracie Lloyd is a lifelong Canyon County resident. As a young teen in the late 1970s, she began typing reports for the coroner and assisting her mother with the newly formed county ambulance district, of which she was office manager. Little did she know, the next time she would not be employed by Canyon County would be September 2024. At the beginning of that month, Lloyd will retire from her position as treasurer, which she has held for 27 years. ...
Toxic algae present in Hayden Lake, say Idaho health officials
HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho — The Panhandle Health District (PHD), the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have issued a public health advisory for the north end of Hayden Lake. They report that recent water sampling indicates the presence of a...
Man pleads guilty to involvement in murder of Morey Pelton
RIRIE — A 61-year-old man has pleaded guilty to being involved in the murder of a father of two. Gerald Hamlin was indicted on Feb. 8 on one count of felony aiding and abetting first-degree murder, felony accessory willfully withholding knowledge of a felony from a peace officer, and felony destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence in connection to the death of Morey Pelton.
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality extends air quality advisory
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — While wildfires continue to threaten lives and homes, it’s also impacting air quality as far as New Hampshire. It’s a big reason we are seeing so much smoke here in Idaho. Monday morning the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality extended an advisory...
Idaho Falls bookshop receives $10k small business grant
The Idaho Falls business Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop was recently selected to be one of 500 recipients for a $10,000 Backing Small Businesses grant. The grant “program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach and/or cultural significance,” mainstreet.org said.
Why All Idahoans Should Be Keeping a Quarter in Their Freezer
We know 23,000 Idaho Power customers that wish that they would’ve known about this lifehack sooner!. According to Payless Power, there’s a handful of states where prolonged blackouts don’t really shock residents. When they examined the number of people affected by power outages over the last two decades, Florida came out on top. It shouldn’t surprise you that the number of hurricanes that smack the Sunshine State had something to do with that. When they examined the number of power outage events during those same 20 years, California led the way with 2,684.
One of Idaho’s last drive-in theaters is closing. Its beginnings and why one woman says there’s a local resurgence
REXBURG – The thought of Teton Vu Drive-in being replaced by housing is almost too much for Shanna Anderson to bear. The 71-year-old Idaho Falls woman is the daughter of the Rexburg theater’s original owner. On July 18, the business announced on its Facebook page its last day of operation would be August 24. Kuhn Properties recently bought the land and is awaiting the city’s approval for a 410-unit housing development on the site to be completed over the next three years.
New app to keep Rexburg residents in-the-know
REXBURG – The City of Rexburg has introduced a new app to keep residents informed. The City of Rexburg, ID app is a main hub for announcements, local events, news updates, documents and more. “It’s like our gateway to citizens, particularly those that don’t have social media,” said Sarah...
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest supervisor retires after 10 years
Cheryl Probert’s journey in Idaho began 37 years ago when she relocated from Vermont to pursue her passion for wildlife management. Her journey from growing up among Vermont’s lush forests, where she spent her time backpacking and hiking, to becoming a forest supervisor based out of Kamiah, has been defined by her dedication to the […]
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to Phase Out Leased Offices in Grangeville in Cost-Cutting Move
KAMIAH - In a strategic effort to reduce expenses, the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests will phase out occupancy of their leased offices on Airport Road in Grangeville, Idaho. According to a recent press release, this decision is expected to save up to $300,000 annually. The Forests will begin vacating the space in October 2024, with a complete exit planned by 2027.
Fire risk remains high near Juliaetta as progress is made on Gwen Fire
JULIAETTA, Idaho - Nez Perce County Emergency Management has released new information on the status of the Gwen Fire. The area around the Gwen Fire in Nez Perce County has been changed to Level 1 (get ready) orders. Update July 30 10 a.m. - The Gwen Fire begins containment after...
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 34, Alexander Teubner
Just shy of 5 weeks left ’til kickoff! Today featuring the great Mr. Alexander Teubner. High school: Seaside HS (Seaside, OR) Mr. Teubner was walk-on from balmy Seaside, OR. In just his senior season, Teubner amassed 2,420 yards and 44 TDs at RB, earning him all-state honors in the Beaver State. Luckily, the BSU coaches were able to persuade him to come to B-Town by pointing out that The Blue™ is kinda like a sea if you don’t think about it.
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