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Fish and Game is releasing 14,000 trout in southeastern Idaho waters next month
IDAHO FALLS – Fall isn’t just for hunting. It’s also a great time of year to wet a fly or dunk a worm in your favorite fishery. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 14,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September.
Horizon’s Four Powerful Lessons for Every Idahoan
A lot has been written about the latest Kevin Costner movie, Horizon. The Hollywood actor/director/producer has sunk much of his personal fortune and professional reputation into this film. As many of you know, the box office for the film was very disappointing. For those who prefer the convenience of streaming,...
Helping a minor travel for an abortion? Some states have made it a crime
Read more Stateline coverage on how states are either protecting or curbing access to abortions. Helping a pregnant minor travel to get a legal abortion without parental consent is now a crime in at least two Republican-led states, prompting legal action by abortion-rights advocates and copycat legislation from conservative lawmakers in a handful of other […]
Looking to travel this Labor Day? What to know about traveling this holiday weekend.
Idaho travelers can expect heightened traffic and increased law enforcement patrols this Labor Day weekend. According to AAA, the best times to leave for Labor Day travel are the mornings of Thursday, Aug. 29 and Friday, Aug. 30. The afternoons on both days will see greater congestion around the evening commute. It is advised that travelers schedule their return for early Monday morning as there could be “major traffic jams” later in the day as individuals and families return home from their vacation plans, a...
Little Reward for Firefighters Battling Blaze in Idaho Wilderness
I wouldn’t want to work as a firefighter. It’s not an easy job. Winds can shift, some unseen accelerant can pop, and you can’t always see hazards in a haze of smoke. This goes for people battling housefires and wildland blazes. You couldn’t pay a desk jockey like me nearly enough.
Jaw-Dropping Report Names One Idaho College “Worst In America”
There are many reasons to distrust the standard US News & World Report rankings of the Best Colleges In America. Author Malcolm Gladwell has done plenty of research to prove the lack of fundamental research in the annual report, which seems critical for colleges to be highly ranked. It's no surprise that the top three schools in 2024 are Princeton and MIT, and a tie for third between Harvard and Stanford.
The Fort Knox of Idaho Just Opened and it’s Huge
The largest vault for precious metals storage in the United States just opened in Southern Idaho. The new depository is twice the size of Fort Knox and could be expanded over time. Money Metals Just Opened a Massive Gold Depository in Idaho. The depository is a 3-year, $28 million project...
Avista Utilities submits application for power cost adjustment
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting comments on Avista Utilities’ power cost adjustment application. Avista Utilities is proposing a rate adjustment which could potentially give $6.6 million in rebates to customers, effective Oct. 1, 2024. The company said the rebate is associated with power supply costs that were lower than those included in retail rates, due to lower wholesale electric and natural gas prices.
Idaho Capitol briefly evacuated after bomb threat about presidential election
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A threatening email about the presidential election sparked an alarming message sent by an Idaho Capitol building alert system that told Capitol employees to evacuate immediately. Some Capitol workers received an alert that instructed them to leave the Boise building at 9:05 a.m. Monday, according...
250 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord join Idaho wildfire-fighting effort
BOULDER FIRE, BOISE NATIONAL FOREST – Up since 5 a.m., U.S. Army First Lt. Andrew Harvey’s cheeks and yellow fire-resistant shirt are streaked with ash as he walks a grid pattern along the fire line, searching for any signs of heat. It’s Harvey’s first time fighting a real wildfire, and he wouldn’t rather be anywhere […]
Soccer Game Recap: Sun Valley Community Triumphs
Sun Valley Community's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Wendell Trojans a 6-0 shutout. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Cutthroats considering their one-goal performance the contest before. Their...
Idaho man gets five years for meth possession
A Twin Falls, Idaho man received a five-year prison sentence for possessing methamphetamines and having drug paraphernalia last week in Fifth Judicial District Court. Robert Troglia, 52, previously pleaded guilty to felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia in district court. Additional charges of felony criminal possession of drugs with the intent to distribute and misdemeanor criminal possession of burglary tools were dismissed through a plea agreement.
Hagerman volleyball sweeps season opener; Tuesday Idaho prep scores
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Great night for high school prep action on Tuesday. Filer 3, Mountain Home 1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-13, 25-19) Hagerman 3, Gooding 0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-10) Oakley 3, Lighthouse Christian 0. Wood River 3, Kimberly 0. Wood River 3, Highland 0 (Pocatello) Highland 3, Kimberly...
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