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Idaho Humane Society steps up to find homes for rescued California dogs
Boise, Idaho (CBS2) - The Idaho Humane Society is joining other shelters to help find homes for 50 dogs rescued from a home in California. 30 dogs arrived in Boise on Friday. They came from a shelter in Riverside, California. That shelter has faced three separate hoarding cases in the Coachella Valley. 50 dogs were found in one of the homes. There were 20 dogs in another home.
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
Originally published July 21 on IdahoEdNews.org. The Boise School District's controversial grading system is coming under scrutiny by teachers who say it allows both high- and low-achieving students to "game the system" and bypass learning without consequences. But district administrators are doubling down on the seven-year policy and say it's just a first step toward a necessary reinvention of an obsolete grading system. ...
Massive Local Art Gallery To Take Over Boise This Summer
Boise is an amazing place to live especially because we have some of the most creative people in the country living here. Boise also highlights all of these artists in extremely cool ways. Every year Treefort Music Festival and Boise Music Festival features dozens of local artists and bands. When you're walking around Boise you can also see some of the amazing art work featured on traffic boxes and murals throughout the city.
Annual Back 2 School Giveaway set for Aug. 3 at Mountain View Event Center
POCATELLO — Students across the Gate City area from elementary to high school can load up with free backpacks and school supplies provided by Grace Lutheran at the annual Back 2 School Giveaway on Aug. 3. Founded over 10 years ago by Pastor Josh Robinson of the Gate City Christian Church, the giveaway has provided thousands of backpacks and school supplies for low-income families or anyone in need. In previous years, attendees have camped out overnight to receive the free school supplies, which can make...
Shari’s restaurant abruptly closes in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — Shari’s in Idaho Falls abruptly closed this week with no plans of reopening. The restaurant, located on Broadway Street right off the I-15 exits, served its final meals on Wednesday. Employees tell EastIdahoNews.com they were notified Sunday that the eatery would be closing. Customers are...
Our Featured Spring 2024 Graduates
A BYU-Idaho education is all about getting students ready for the next step—life after graduation. Each of our seven colleges nominated Spring 2024 graduates for us to feature, and we got the chance to interview them about their experiences, hopes for the future, and advice for incoming students. Read their responses below—these graduates are ones to watch!
Redfish recreation complex begins to reopen
Parts of the Redfish Lake recreation complex have begun reopening, Sawtooth National Recreation Area Ranger Kirk Flannigan said late Friday morning. The complex has been closed since July 12 because of the Bench Lake Fire that began on July 11 one mile west of Redfish Lake.
You Won’t Believe How Many New Apartments Are Planned For Boise
If you find yourself in the "Idaho is full, go live somewhere else" camp when it comes to people relocating to Boise, we're already getting the feeling you won't like what's coming next. There are numerous developers who have plans for massive apartment complexes in Boise. This probably isn't very...
Boys & Girls Clubs Extend Summer Program to Assist Families Impacted by Fires
LEWISTON — In response to the recent fires that have devastated the region, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley are extending an invitation to families with children in grades K-5 to join their summer program. This initiative aims to provide a safe and supervised environment for children while their parents or guardians manage the aftermath of this difficult situation.
The 32nd Annual Coeur d'Alene Street Fair is coming to Sherman Avenue
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene's Downtown Association's Street Fair is coming to Sherman Avenue in August. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. Friday, August 2-3, until 8 p.m. The last day of the fair will begin at the same time but will conclude at 5 p.m. Sunday, August 4.
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