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Prep football preview: Blackfoot looking to rebound from 0-9 season behind physicality
BLACKFOOT — The Blackfoot Broncos are coming off a winless season. The 0-9 record resulted in the replacement of four-year head coach Jerrod Ackley. Blackfoot High School reached into the Magic Valley for a replacement, hiring former Declo High School head coach Josh Stewart. Stewart, who grew up in...
Eastern Idaho State Fair welcoming exhibitors
BLACKFOOT — The Exhibitor Handbook for the 2024 Eastern Idaho State Fair is now accessible exclusively online for your convenience. It contains all the rules, entry forms and requirements for entering livestock, home arts or special competitions. The link to the 2024 Exhibitor Handbook is www.funatthefair.com/exhibitors-and-competitors.
Boise School Board Elections are coming Sept. 3—here's what to know about the candidates
Boise School District's Board of Trustees will have only one contested board position on the ballot in the upcoming Sept. 3 election. Only incumbents filed to run for the other four seats — Elizabeth Langley, Maria Greeley, Paul Bennion and Debbie Donovan. Krista Hasler and Matthew Shapiro are the candidates running for the two-year term being vacated by Shiva Rajbhandari.
Pick Six: Boise State a top contender for the Group of Five's spot in playoff
AP — Boise State, Liberty, and UTSA are among the top contenders for the Group of Five's spot in the College Football Playoff. The structure for the playoff's expansion to 12 teams guarantees one bid for a team from outside the power conferences. Ashton Jeanty-led Boise State is the Mountain West's defending champion and preseason favorite. The defending Conference USA-champion Flames were unbeaten last season until their bowl loss to Oregon, and they return star quarterback Kaidon Salter. The Roadrunners have become one of the top Group of Five programs under Jeff Traylor. Memphis, Appalachian State and Tulane also merit watching.
'END OF WATCH': Late Police Chief Joe Rice honored for decades spent serving and protecting Soda Springs
SODA SPRINGS — Police officers make a choice to wear the badge and defend their communities with sacrifice and courage. Officers vow to protect and serve no matter what the risks to them personally. With that comes a long list of sacrifices that come not only to officers but their loved ones as well. Though...
Big Retailer With 37 Locations in Idaho is Planning Significant Closures
Last summer, a popular retail chain with 37 locations in Idaho said that they planned to close about 150 stores by the end of August 2024. August 2024 is here and the outlook for that retailer is a little bit bleaker than initially anticipated. UPDATE: Since our original publish date,...
Idaho Burns and the Environmentalists Fiddle
The federal government needs to get the hell out of Idaho! The fires currently wiping out our forests and history could’ve been minimized by some simple logic. Instead, policy is being made by tree-spiking, granola-chomping, and hemp skirt-wearing kooks like Tracy Stone-Manning at the Bureau of Land Management. Our forests won’t survive another four years of liberal madness.
Idaho Man Goes Viral For Switching To Tesla For Farming
Tesla Cybertrucks in Idaho... you either hate them... or probably hate them. Despite boasting a variety of "futuristic qualities", one could argue that the Tesla Cybertruck is among the most hated in the entire Gem State. Now, an Idaho man has drawn national attention and sparked controversy with his decision...
Fed's actions spoke louder than words in inflation fight, research shows
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's credibility in the eyes of financial markets helped in its battle against inflation over the past two years, but it had to be earned afresh with interest rate hikes that backed up policymakers' verbal promises to restore price stability, according to new research presented at the Kansas City Fed's annual research conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Grizzly Relocated After Cattle Killing in Island Park Idaho
On August 21, 2024, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), relocated a 5-year-old female grizzly bear following confirmed cattle depredations in the Henry’s Lake area. The 257-pound grizzly was captured the night before and was found near an area where other bears had been present. Since this bear had no prior history of cattle depredation, the decision was made to relocate her instead of taking more severe measures.
Owner trying to find dog after he was 'given away without consent by Faithful K9' in CDA
COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho – Recent developments surrounding the closure of the Faithful K-9 facility have left one local dog owner in distress. Marla Haller is grappling with the emotional turmoil of not knowing the whereabouts of her beloved dog, Uriee, who was reportedly given away without her consent. Uriee,...
One Of Boise’s Most Popular Artists Apprehended By Coast Guard
One of Boise's most popular artists had yet another run-in with the law - only this time, it was with the United States Coast Guard. It's one thing to have the police pull you over, it's a whole other thing when you get pulled over by the only branch of the military that falls under the Department of Homeland Security.
One Dead After Friday Crash in Southern Idaho
FRUITLAND – Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on Friday. According to police, at approximately 4:21 p.m., a 30-year-old male from Nampa was driving a Toyota Corolla westbound on State Highway 52 near milepost 6, east of Fruitland. The driver of the Corolla reportedly lost control and drove off the roadway and onto the left-hand shoulder. The driver struck a utility pole.
Bonner County Commission Chair steps down
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Bonner County Commission Chair Luke Omodt is stepping down from the District 2 position. In a brief, two-sentence letter to county clerk Michael Rosedale dated Aug. 20, Omodt announced he was resigning effective Sept. 7 and noted the written communication meets the requirements of Idaho Code.
A Feel Good Friday surprise for a man who helped a stranger fix a garage door following an accident
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... EastIdahoNews.com is partnering with Ashley and Ashley Outlet of Idaho Falls to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition. We received an email recently about a man who helped a family with...
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