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Camp Hayden returns with fun for children with special needs
RIRIE — Camp Hayden returned for its sixth year of creating fun for families with special needs. Friday through Sunday, Camp Hayden is hosting the families of 20 children with special needs at Aspen Grove Inn and RV Park, which is the most the camp has ever hosted. “Every...
Wyoming Forecast: Mid-80s to Low-100s with Fire Weather Watch Issued
Cheyenne, WY – This week’s weather forecast predicts hot and hazy conditions across Wyoming due to smoke from California wildfires. High temperatures are expected to range from the mid-80s to the low-100s, with Tuesday being the hottest day. According to the US National Weather Service Cheyenne Wyoming, Monday...
Historic release of Trojan male brook trout to save cutthroat in Game Creek
JACKSON, Wyo. — In a big step forward for native cutthroat trout conservation efforts in Wyoming, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently finished a historic release of 3,600 male Trojan brook trout in Game Creek in the upper Snake River drainage. Brook trout, which displace native cutthroat due...
Idaho’s colleges navigate complexities of AI, work to integrate its benefits without compromising educational standards, policies
Originally published July 17 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. The use of artificial intelligence in Idaho is a new concern state officials are faced with. This year, Idaho lawmakers passed two laws restricting the use of AI to generate deep fakes in political campaigns and AI-generated sexual depictions of children. Now, Idaho colleges and universities are grappling with...
Redfish Lodge begins to reopen, Bench Lake Fire almost contained
STANLEY, Idaho — Redfish Lodge began to open again to reserved guests on Sunday as fire crews neared total containment of the Bench Lake Fire. According to Nevada Team One, The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex opened back up Sunday as fire crews increased the fire to 85% containment. Personnel numbers decreased to 146 as Great Basin Incident Management Team Four transitioned control of resources to the Nevada team.
Fire crews hinder Thunder Fire growth, make progress on containment efforts
SALMON, Idaho — Fire crews battling the Thunder Fire twelve miles south of Salmon are steadily progressing in containment efforts. According to the Thunder Fire Information Team, the lightning-caused fire is 15% contained and remains at 2,474 acres large as of Sunday morning. Due to the rugged terrain, aircraft...
Guapo, A Giant 3,000-Pound Celebrity Holstein Steer, Retiring To Wyoming Ranch
One of the world's largest celebrities is retiring to Wyoming after years of sweating and sweltering in a California desert. Guapo, a giant 3,000-pound Holstein steer that's been featured in a series of popular children's books, is retiring from the Coachella Valley in California's Low Desert to a 3-acre ranch near Rozet in Campbell County.
3 White Supremacists Sentenced Over Plot To Destroy Power Grid
According to the government, the men 'prepared, and trained to attack America’s power grid in order to advance their violent white supremacist ideology.'. The three men who plotted a white supremacist attack on an energy facility in Idaho or its surrounding states were sentenced on July 25, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
Idaho’s colleges navigate complexities of AI, work to integrate its benefits without compromising educational standards, policies
BOISE - The use of artificial intelligence in Idaho is a new concern state officials are faced with. This year, Idaho lawmakers passed two laws restricting the use of AI to generate deep fakes in political campaigns and AI-generated sexual depictions of children. Now, Idaho colleges and universities are grappling...
Iconic Boise Event is Now a HUGE $25,000 Idaho Lottery Scratch Ticket
If you’re someone who can’t resist picking up a few scratch tickets every time you go grocery shopping or fill up your tank, you may have noticed that there’s a new game in stores and it pays tribute to one of the city’s most iconic events.
Will A Women’s Sports Bar Spark Debate In Conservative Boise?
Could Idaho's Treasure Valley Support a Women's Sports Bar Like Watch Me! Sports Bar?. Long Beach, California, has welcomed the grand opening of Watch Me! Sports Bar is the first bar in the state dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Positioned as a welcoming environment with 26 TVs to showcase every game, it aims to create an inclusive space where patrons can celebrate women's athletic achievements. This innovative concept leads us to ask: could something similar find success here in Idaho's Treasure Valley?
Wage Growth In Boise: A Look From January 2024 To Now
Boise Employment and Wage Trends: January 2024 to Present. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides comprehensive data on occupational employment and wages in Boise. A comparative analysis from January 2024 to the most recent data highlights significant regional labor market trends. As of May 2023, Boise exhibited a diverse...
Majority of downtown businesses offering promotions at Blackfoot street fair
BLACKFOOT — One of Blackfoot’s downtown streets will be closed off to regular vehicle traffic for a street fair this weekend. The Blackfoot Downtown Street Fair will take place this Saturday at 3 to 6 p.m. The event will take place throughout Blackfoot’s downtown area with the majority of its businesses offering promotions, and North Broadway from Bridge Street to Pacific Street will be closed to vehicles, allowing pedestrians to visit nearly 20 pop-up vendors.
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Returning core on offense to lead Emmett
Last season, Emmett got off to a good start, winning its first three non-conference games. Two losses in a row followed, but they won four of their next five games, including a 34-33 win in overtime vs Minico in the first round of the playoffs. Heading into 2023, the Huskies hoped to lean on their defense to success, starting nine seniors on that side of the ball. In 2024, it’ll be the opposite, with the offense returning a strong core of players, especially along the...
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