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Real Estate & Construction Briefs – August 2024
J-U-B Engineers Inc., which has an office in Kennewick, plans to build a nearly 19,000-square-foot office in Post Falls, following growth that has expanded the company’s North Idaho staff to over 60 employees, said Jay Hassell, the company’s North Idaho area manager. The project site is a 2.3-acre...
Boise State releases men's hoops non-conference schedule
Two teams that caught the attention of the nation this past March will be making a trip to ExtraMile Arena this season. The Boise State men’s basketball team released its complete 11-game 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Thursday, including home dates against Oakland and Clemson, NCAA Tournament darlings from last season. The non-conference schedule includes at least seven games against teams who made postseason tournaments last season, five of which were...
President Green gives 2024 State of the University Address
President Scott Green gave his State of the University Address last Tuesday, August 13th. There, Green discussed the standings of UI, such as enrollment rates, research plans, and other opportunities for the University. Student registration continues upward for UI, seeing seven straight semesters of enrollment growth. Freshman classes are larger...
The massacre lasted for days as members of the party were hunted down, killed, and mutilated.
I heard several today from members of my listening audience. One from a writer who explained it involved the family of former Governor John Evans, in Malad. The house was empty, and the writer says the Governor’s brother, Don, Had sought the writer’s help in moving furniture. They heard several doors slam in an empty house with many locked doors. A presence then dashed by the two men, and they found an open family album on a table. Don Evans believed it was the ghost of a deceased younger brother.
Prep football preview: Skyline redemption tour underway
IDAHO FALLS — Redemption can be a great motivator. It’s not a word taken lightly around the Skyline football program, which has been a 4A powerhouse with five state titles in the past eight seasons. But having its three-year title run snapped last year by conference foe Hillcrest...
University district proposal will go to Coeur d’Alene City Council
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — City planning and zoning commissioners unanimously recommended this week that the city council create a “university zoning district” encompassing North Idaho College’s campus. In January, the Coeur d’Alene City Council tasked city staff with investigating the need to update the comprehensive plan...
Chris Petersen, Kellen Moore, and Leighton Vander Esch Return to Boise
Three of Idaho's most popular sports personalities have recently returned to Boise, sparking excitement in our state. We continue to support athletes and coaches who've played at our great universities, such as Boise State and the University of Idaho. It's a testament to our area that former players and coaches return to the Treasure Valley, bringing renewed energy and enthusiasm.
Spokane homelessness stakeholders discuss solutions outside of law enforcement
(The Center Square) - With the Spokane Police Department officially enforcing Proposition 1, over a dozen city leaders met on Thursday to discuss other efforts to mitigate the homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 was a citizen’s initiative that passed with nearly 75% voter support last November. The measure expanded the city’s illegal camping prohibitions to include anywhere within 1,000 feet of a school, park or daycare, in addition to the existing restrictions. ...
Lourdes facility has new name, same mission
A Richland facility that provides an array of behavioral health services to people of all ages in the region has changed its name to better reflect the scope of its offerings. Lourdes Counseling Center officially became Lourdes Behavioral Health on Aug. 1. “The term ‘Lourdes Counseling Center’ is really misleading...
How To Help Idaho Firefighter Injured In Accident Fighting Fires
This wildfire season has been dangerous, and amidst our daily routines, it can be easy to overlook the heroes are on the frontline keeping us safe. While many of us worry about the daily challenges we face at work, with our kids, school, etc... not many of us have to worry about coming home safely to our families.
City says electric bikes allowed to ride on Coeur d'Alene trails
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The City of Coeur d'Alene is reiterating the rules for electric bikes, or e-bikes, on city trails as their use gets more popular. The city will follow Idaho state regulations for e-bikes on trails. The state rules say they are allowed on all trails where mechanical bikes are allowed, but they must have pedals and cannot be operated faster than 15 miles per hour.
A cell tower at 60,000 feet – Experimental balloon floated above West Mountain Complex
Floating in the stratosphere thousands of feet above the West Mountain Complex fires is an experimental high altitude balloon carrying equipment to provide cell phone service to firefighters on the ground. The Thunderhead Balloon, operated by the Sioux-Falls, South Dakota firm Aerostar, launched from Baker City, Oregon on Aug. 4.
Dispute over filling Coeur d'Alene council post
Woody McEvers isn’t even the city’s mayor yet, but he's facing his first fight. “I didn't expect this,” McEvers said Wednesday, adding, “everybody has their thing.”. Effective Aug. 31, McEvers will become Coeur d’Alene’s mayor, stepping in for Jim Hammond, who resigned so he and his...
Wrongful death trial blaming state for Black Lives Matter protester struck and killed on I-5 set to begin
The wrongful death trial against the State of Washington in the crash that killed activist Summer Taylor in a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest on I-5 is set to begin next week, the law firm representing Taylor’s family announced. The Stritmatter Firm says that the state’s “failure to properly...
Violating These 3 Idaho Laws During Back to School Results in Big Fines or Jail
After a few months of rest, relaxation and a lack of calculus homework, school is back in session across the Boise area. Parents are getting back into the routine of enforcing bed times, laying out clothes the night before, packing sack lunches, putting breakfast on the table and making sure the kids are out to the bus stop on time.
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