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MEGA Brain Exhibit comes to EIPH
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The MEGA brain exhibit came to Eastern Idaho Public Health on Monday. It's a big inflatable brain you can walk through and learn about the human body's most powerful organ. The exhibit shows the different effects harmful substances and addiction have on the brain. The brain doesn't fully develop until
Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
Northwest Fourslide Signals Long-Term Investment and Commitment to Lewiston Community
(Lewiston, ID) – Northwest Fourslide, a leading manufacturer of thin-gauge metal stampings and wire forms, will proudly celebrate the grand opening of its brand-new facility at the Port of Lewiston. Situated along the Clearwater River, this state-of-the-art space represents a significant milestone, completed in just one year since the groundbreaking ceremony.
Man charged with throwing 11 electric scooters in Idaho river
IDAHO FALLS — A 33-year-old man was charged with throwing 11 electric scooters into Idaho's Snake River. Nathan Frost, of Idaho Falls, was charged with felony malicious injury to property and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers. According to court documents, on July 14, Idaho Falls police officers were dispatched...
Boise Police Crisis Negotiation Team Conducts Training Exercise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Ever wondered how police officers keep their cool under pressure, especially in a hostage situation?. The Boise Police Department's Crisis Negotiation Team conducted a full-scale training scenario at a local bank today, demonstrating their preparedness for high-stakes situations. These exercises simulate real-life scenarios, providing officers...
Rigby couple to appear on new game show airing on FOX this Tuesday
RIGBY – A local couple recently appeared on a new game show and you can watch it on TV this week. William and Jodi Bozung of Rigby were guests on FOX’s new trivia game show, “The Quiz with Balls.” Their episode airs this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
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...
ISU's Miller-Ranch Stadium set to finally get new turf field
It’s a gamechanger in more ways than one for the Idaho State softball program and head coach Andy Rich. Last Wednesday afternoon, they got word that a combined $600,000 donation had been made to pay for the installation of a new all-weather turf field at Miller-Ranch Stadium in time for the 2025 campaign. It is the largest contribution to softball since the program was restarted 14 years ago. ...
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 41, Boen Phelps
It’s a lowkey Sunday. Another day closer to kickoff. And almost to the 30s. My how the time has flown by. With 41 Days until kickoff we have — Safety Boen Phelps. Mr. Phelps signed on the dotted line as a walk on in February of 2023. He had some other lower-level offers in Montana Western and Central Washington.
Spokane pushes for public safety tax increase after eyeing $9M cut to police
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane’s elected officials approved Mayor Lisa Brown’s Community Safety Sales Tax on Monday night, sending it to the ballot for voters to decide in November. Brown proposed the one-tenth of 1% sales tax increase earlier this month in an effort to plug some of the city’s approximately $50 million deficit. The mayor previously pushed for another much larger property tax but pulled the measure, in part because the city council said it didn't have enough information about the...
In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. “It’s possible only because of the Climate Commitment Act,” Inslee said, citing a program that works to cut pollution while raising money for investments that address climate change. “That was the source. It’s the only way we’re able to do this.” Inslee made similar remarks as he visited a salmon habitat restoration project and then...
Garfield County pledges to keep jail shuttered after suicide went undetected
Family members of a man whose suicide went undiscovered in Garfield County jail for 18 hours have settled their claim, in an agreement approved by a superior court judge on Monday. Kyle Lara’s parents say the most important part of the agreement has already occurred: the closure of the jail where he died.
Reichert addresses Biden exit, confronts Ferguson public safety claims: ‘His answer is money’
Former King County sheriff and congressman Dave Reichert is challenging Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s claims that he’s as committed to public safety as himself with the gubernatorial race less than four months away. Ferguson released a series of advertisements regarding his dedication to increasing the number of law...
Washington town with no exit roads prepared to evacuate by ferry as wildfire grows
The Pioneer fire spreading along the northeast side of Lake Chelan in Central Washington is burning roughly three miles from the town of Stehekin — a lakeside community of about 100 people that is only accessible by boat or plane.
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