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As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in four dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan, one in Texas and one in Colorado — as well as in cattle in a dozen states, including Idaho. The farmworkers’ symptoms were mild, and researchers have not found that the H5N1 virus, […] The post As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
IDHW: Residents, pet Owners Should be Wary of Algae Blooms During Water Recreation
With summer officially here, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding Idahoans to be safe and protect pets when recreating in and around water because of harmful algal blooms. Cyanobacteria, which are naturally occurring aquatic organisms, can produce toxins that affect human health and the environment under certain...
Idaho Open Primaries Initiative heads toward November ballot
BOISE — Idaho voters in November will likely get to choose whether or not to shift Idaho’s primary elections away from political parties and open them up to any affiliation. Supporters of the Open Primaries Initiative, which would create a top-four, non-partisan primary and allow ranked choice voting, on Tuesday turned in petition signatures from each county to the Secretary of State’s Office. After the signatures are reviewed by the office, the initiative will be cleared to go on the ballot in the upcoming general...
Burley High School graduate Mikah Jones wins multiple awards at Distinguished Young Women National Finals
MOBILE, Ala. —A recent high-school graduate from Burley gained national recognition at the 67th annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals. According to Distinguished Young Women, Mikah Jones of Burley High School won multiple awards last weekend at the 2024 Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Jones graduated from Burley High...
“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has been a massive increase of travelers on Idaho roads this independence day during the time known as the 100 deadliest days on Idaho roads.
No budget surplus expected as Idaho begins new fiscal year
After state budget projections missed the mark by more than $120 million in May, budget officials were not expecting the state of Idaho to end its fiscal year on Sunday with a budget surplus — a departure from record surpluses in recent years. Idaho runs on a fiscal year calendar that begins July 1 and ends June 30. Fiscal year 2024 just ended, and fiscal year 2025 is just beginning. ...
BANS OFF OUR BOOKS: Over 100 People Attend 'Harmful Materials' Bill Protest in Southern Idaho
POCATELLO — Displaying colorful signs displaying the words “Libraries - the cornerstone of democracy” and “A great library has something in it to offend everyone”, protestors of the “harmful materials” bill assembled in front of the Marshall Public Library on Monday evening to voice their discontent.
A Big Volcano Near Idaho Could be Ready for a New Eruption
Good news and bad news. One volcano could go boom, another is calming down. If you’re old enough to remember May 1980, you recall the days of darkness and the cold summer after Mount St. Helens blew its top. I graduated high school that year and then spent the summer at a family camp where we were building a house. My role was to guard the tools and lumber. It was chilly. I had a fire going on almost every night. The following winter was also no picnic.
Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho last year
Washington is upping efforts to keep an invasive freshwater mussel from gaining a shell-hold in the state’s rivers and lakes, using tactics ranging from DNA testing to shellfish-sniffing dogs. Quagga mussels can cause major problems as layers of them crust over components of hydroelectric dams and locks, or clog drinking water or irrigation systems. Fisheries […] The post Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho last year appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho Weather Warning: Boise Area Heatwave Begins!
We had a good run of outstanding summer weather in Idaho. Idahoans rarely get a chance to enjoy the outdoors without suffering through triple-digit heat. Unlike other parts of the country, Idaho and the Mountain West don't have the humidity of the states East of the Great River. However, the...
Robbery Investigation at Fast Trip Gas Station in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR D'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene Police Detectives are actively investigating a business robbery that took place last month. According to the Coeur d'Alene Police Department, the incident occurred on June 16th at approximately 4:00 a.m. at the Fast Trip gas station located at 1720 Northwest Blvd. Two male suspects, described...
UPDATE: Twin Falls Police seeking identification of Fawnbrook Apartment suspects
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Twin Falls Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying both a male and female that left the scene of a shooting that occurred on July 3, 2024, at 7:22 p.m. The shooting occurred in the parking complex of the Fawnbrook Apartments, which led to the death of 35-year-old Miguel Lawrence Garza.
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