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Greater Tater Tot Festival happening in Idaho Falls Friday and Saturday
IDAHO FALLS--The tater tot has been a classic food item for years. From a fast-food combo to cameos in the movie Napoleon Dynamite-- the tater tot continues to gain popularity. However, its origin story is a mystery to most people. Leslie Grigg the great Nephew of the tater tot’s founders...
Cooler temperatures with more thunderstorms expected this week in the Inland Northwest
Overnight and morning thunderstorm activity will kick up in the southern part of the region including the Blue Mountains, the LC Valley, and part of the Palouse. Lightning from these storms has the possibility to spark new fires with dry fire fuels and outflow winds. Temperatures will cool into Tuesday...
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after...
Committee to look into buying or building governor's residence; housing stipend fund running low
Idaho is one of just five states that doesn’t have a designated residence for its governor — but that may change as the housing stipend fund is nearing depletion. The Governor’s Housing Committee said at a meeting Wednesday that they want to begin looking into building or buying a home. Gov. Brad Little, who has a salary of $138,202, currently receives a monthly stipend of $4,550.67 to pay rent and utilities at a downtown Boise condo. Little and his wife, Teresa, also live at their...
Idaho Robbed Of Chance To Win Olympic Breakdancing Gold In 2028
Now that the Olympic games have ended, many of the lesser-known athletes who won medals will be forever immortal in sports history. One interesting athlete from Australia who somehow managed to qualify for the games in the "sport" of breakdancing nicknamed "Raygun" has also achieved worldwide fame, showing that anyone can make a name for themselves if given the right opportunity.
Spokane police seek public help to find suspect who stole tiny home
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Police Department (SPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect who was caught on camera stealing a tiny home. According to SPD, on August 12 at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of theft at 1900 East Francis Avenue. A person reported that her tiny home had been stolen from a storage facility. Security footage shows a suspect in a hoodie gaining access to the facility by cutting through the fence.
Kootenai County faces budget shortfall due to drop in liquor revenue
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners looked to trim about $19,000 from the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after the county’s share of liquor revenues fell short of expectations. The board agreed on Aug. 1 to publish a $131 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a...
Wildland firefighter from Boise in critical condition after falling tree incident
A wildland firefighter from Boise who was struck by a falling tree is in critical condition at a Spokane, Washington, hospital. Justin “Riley” Shaw and other members of the Salmon River Ranger District Fire Crew had just arrived at the Coffee Can Saddle Fire on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest on Saturday when the accident happened. Fire information officer Jim Wimer said the tree fell on its own and was not dropped by firefighters as part of their efforts to contain the blaze. ...
Washington Enforces Statewide Burn Ban In All State Parks
The State of Washington has a mandatory Statewide Burn Ban in effect. A burn ban remains in effect for all state lands across Washington. The state Department of Natural Resources issued the ban on outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes, and prescribed burns on its lands through September 30th.
Tips to protect your home this fire season
SPOKANE, Wash. – Throughout the year, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources offers a free consultation with a firefighter to best equip your home to mitigate the risk of it burning down due to a wildfire. However, there are a few tips you can implement today to help lower your risk.
‘Icon for the neighborhood’: Mysterious work of art returns to Peaceful Valley with city approval
SPOKANE, Wash. – After being removed by city officials in December, a mysterious and beloved work of art, dubbed “Polly Valentine,” has returned home to the Peaceful Valley with the blessing of Mayor Lisa Brown. Polly Valentine is a mannequin, riding her bicycle straight up a concrete...
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