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Emergency Shelters, Local Support, and Donation Drop-Off Info for Gwen Fire Evacuees
The Red Cross of Greater Idaho has opened two shelters for those affected by the Gwen Fire. Evacuees can find refuge at the following locations:. Latah County Fairgrounds: 1021 Harold St, Moscow, ID. Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center: 120 Agency Rd., Lapwai, ID. Please note that Troy High School and the LDS...
Take back your money at the Idaho Potato Museum
BLACKFOOT – Remember that check you forgot to cash? Aug. 7 is your chance to claim it. Bingham County residents have more than $4,400,000 in unclaimed funds, so State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth wants to reunite them with their money. Ellsworth will be at the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot...
Wrestling Celeb Hulk Hogan Announces Idaho Tour, 7 Boise Stops
Boise loves when a celebrity pops into town and now, we're about to have PLENTY of opportunities to meet one all across the Treasure Valley!. Announced just this hours ago--Hulk Hogan will be making a tour across our area with 'Real American Beer' and you can stop by to see him at a handful of different locations!
Brilliant minds: Pocatello students take first in their category in solar car challenge
POCATELLO — After months of work constructing their own solar vehicle, a group of Pocatello students took first place in a test of their car’s durability. Chris Ulland, 18, Logan Friesen, 18, and Krystof Oresky, 17, were the three members of Russet American Racing who attended the 2024 Solar Car Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, and won first place in the classic division. This was the first year that students from Pocatello participated. They were the only team from Idaho to compete this year, and they were the second team ever to qualify with only three attending members.
How to watch: Caldwell native Alyssa Mendoza set for debut bout at Paris Olympics
BOISE, Idaho — Caldwell native Alyssa Mendoza is set to step into the ring representing Team USA at the Paris Olympics for the first time on Tuesday, July 30, squaring off against Mijgona Samadova of Tajikistan. The 20-year-old featherweight star is the youngest of eight American boxers in France...
As trial date nears, judge orders mediation in Big City-Boise State dispute
Three years into a bitter and long-percolating lawsuit, attorneys for Boise State University and a Boise coffee shop are headed to mediation. Ada County District Judge Cynthia Yee-Wallace ordered the mediation Friday — and set an Aug. 23 deadline. “The parties … must participate in good faith in all...
Palmer Named LC State Athletic Director
LEWISTON – After a national search and interviewing three candidates on campus, Lewis-Clark State College has named Ronnie Palmer its new athletic director, college administrators announced on Monday. Palmer, the former athletic director at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut, will officially begin on Aug. 12. “We are very excited...
Ronald Klemm Surrenders After July 2 Shooting Incident in Lewiston
LEWISTON - On July 29th, 59-year-old Ronald Klemm surrendered himself to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office. He was booked into the Nez Perce County Detention Center on an outstanding arrest warrant for aggravated assault. The bond has been set at $50,000. The incident in question occurred on July 2,...
Local doctors prepare for future wildfire seasons to avoid strain on ICU
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Leaders with St. Luke's Health System have about three more months to finalize a plan that will help them improve their response during future wildfire seasons as climate change continues to intensify summer burn season. through studies at other facilities, that when there's wildfire smoke...
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to Phase Out Leased Offices in Grangeville in Cost-Cutting Move
KAMIAH - In a strategic effort to reduce expenses, the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests will phase out occupancy of their leased offices on Airport Road in Grangeville, Idaho. According to a recent press release, this decision is expected to save up to $300,000 annually. The Forests will begin vacating the space in October 2024, with a complete exit planned by 2027.
Support the Campus Food Pantry, receive free entry to Western Idaho Fair
The Boise State Campus Food Pantry will be the recipient of the 2024 KBOI-2 News and Western Idaho Fair opening day food drive from noon-4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Anyone who brings a food donation to the fair will receive free entry. The event will help stock the pantry before the fall semester begins.
Year of Pride kicks-off in Wallace
WALLACE, Idaho – Silver Valley Pride, an LGBTQ+ organization that promotes inclusivity in northern Idaho, kicked-off a year of Pride programming on Saturday. “Splash Back Into Pride” included free swimming at the Wallace Pool, music, food and educational seminars. While Pride events often take place in Spokane and...
You Won’t Believe How Many New Apartments Are Planned For Boise
If you find yourself in the "Idaho is full, go live somewhere else" camp when it comes to people relocating to Boise, we're already getting the feeling you won't like what's coming next. There are numerous developers who have plans for massive apartment complexes in Boise. This probably isn't very...
Twin Falls Splash Pad at First Federal Park Near Completion
Twin Falls Splash Pad at First Federal Park Nears Completion. The Twin Falls Splash Pad at First Federal Park, which has been a favorite community space for nearly a decade, is almost ready to reopen. The pad was closed in May 2024 to undergo a resurfacing project, in conjunction with other park repairs to fix damage and ensure a safe environment for children and families.
AAA’s Matthew Conde talks about road trip hacks
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Our own Heatherann Wagner interviews Matthew Conde about tips and tricks travelers can take on the road with them. Conde is the Public and Government Affairs Director of the AAA of Oregon/Idaho. To view the interview, click the video above.
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