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Callous Idiots with Fireworks Burn Idaho Business
Morons disregard the warnings. A military surplus store burned overnight in Sandpoint. The owner, Cornel Rasor, posted pictures on his Facebook account, explaining his business was a total loss. Rasor is a Republican Party activist and somewhat of an institution in the panhandle. Imagine celebrating a joyous Independence Day, and...
Pocatello woman who caused crash that left 2 ISP troopers hurt is sent on rider
AMERICAN FALLS — A woman who was charged with felonies for fleeing an officer and selling methamphetamine has been ordered to serve a rider. Constance Elaine Vega, 35, of Pocatello, reached a plea deal with the Power County Prosecutor’s Office and pleaded guilty to attempting to flee an officer and possession of meth with intent to deliver.
Hundreds gather in downtown Coeur d'Alene for annual American Heroes Parade
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - As people across the nation celebrate America's Independence this Thursday, hundreds gathered in downtown Coeur d'Alene for the annual American Heroes Parade.
Challenger Ben Fuhriman defeats incumbent Julianne Young by four votes after recount
After a required state recount, Ben Fuhriman has defeated three-term incumbent Julianne Young by four votes in the District 30 B Representative race. District 30 B involves Bingham and Butte Counties. In the May Republican primary, the election night unofficial ballot count had Fuhriman winning by 10 votes, but when the vote in Butte County was canvased officially, it was found that the victory margin had shrunk to two votes. ...
Mayfield: One public library is now banning kids from entering
I have so many wonderful childhood memories at the public library. I remember summer reading challenges. I remember the treasure hunt of the physical card catalogue and the Dewey decimal system. I remember proudly telling people my mom was on the local library board and that I was on a first name basis with the librarians.
Caldwell High School eyeing 'pay-to-play' system for athletics
Caldwell High School is considering requiring students to pay a fee in order to participate in sports for the upcoming academic year. Caldwell High School Activities Director Jon Hallock said nothing is set yet, but will discuss the potential system at the next school board meeting Monday at the district office at 7 p.m. Hallock hopes to hear feedback from the community to help find solutions to their funding shortage. ...
Fireworks spark house fire in Hayden
HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho — The Northern Lakes Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Thursday, July 4. Fire crews say that an illegal aerial firework that was launched in front of the house was the cause of the fire. No one was in the home...
Nampa emphasizes conservative, calculated spending in 2025 budget proposal
NAMPA — The city of a growing 120,000 population is in the process of setting its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. At a budget presentation last week, city of Nampa employees painted its intricate budget in broad strokes, addressing highlights. “Stewardship is a very important core value in our city,” Mayor Debbie Kling said at the budget presentation. ...
Ransdell elected to board of the National Academy of Kinesiology
Lynda Ransdell, chair of the Department of Kinesiology, was elected to be an at-large member for the National Academy of Kinesiology, a professional association that sets future directions and standards for kinesiology. She will serve in this role for the next three years. Ransdell was initially inducted into the National...
Red, White, and Blue at The Market
Celebrate the holiday and enjoy fine summer weather with us, Market Customers!. It’s another red, white, and blue kind of week with Independence Day falling in the middle of the week. We hope you had a great 4th!. We’ll be celebrating again this weekend with all the local produce,...
The hills are alive with the sound of recreation — and a study shows animals react to that noise
Along with the growth of human society has come an abundance of human-generated noises. Sounds from cities, highways and airplanes fill our environment, even in remote places. When we seek refuge in the woods to escape the clamor, we also bring along our own cacophony of sounds: Bikes whirring, engines revving, conversations echoing.
Volunteers come together to 'Conquer Hunger' this summer for kids in Caldwell
Over 100 volunteers from the Caldwell community came together to prepare 'pantry packs' for hungry kids in Caldwell this summer. The program gives meals to kids that rely on schools to stay well-fed.
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