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Awards ceremony brings out ‘best’ that Boise has to offer
BOISE — The expression on Jeannie Jackson’s face, along with the tone and tenor of her voice, said it all. The owner of the local breakfast establishment Egg Mann and Earl had just taken home two top honors in Wednesday night’s Best of Boise awards ceremony in the Food and Dining category — one for Best Breakfast spot and the other for Best Biscuits in town. The emotion Jackson exuded...
Seeking an upgrade, Nampa high schools install turf fields
NAMPA — High school fields are seeing an upgrade this summer in the Nampa School District, readying them for fall sports. The district’s three high schools are each having turf installed at their stadiums, replacing the previous grass fields. The combined cost of $1.5 million will be funded by the district’s 2023 levy. Some community members have questioned the use of funds by a struggling district. Concerns have been voiced...
The Toughest Colleges to Get into in the Northwest
February normally marks the time college applicants normally find out if they’ve been accepted. The University of Washington, traditionally with the lowest admission rate in the state (admitting 46% in 2017) got knocked off by another school, which I admit I haven't heard of until today. Scroll down to...
People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past a building and trees engulfed in flames as a tunnel of smoke rose over the roadway. Videos posted to social media include a man who said he heard explosions...
With ribbon cutting of new expo venue, Canyon County Fair officially marks new chapter
CALDWELL — Though the building was completed just in time for last year’s Canyon County Fair, the ribbon was officially cut Thursday on the fair’s new exposition venue, The Center, during the fair’s opening day. “Several people said to me, you are crazy for scheduling this on the opening day of the fair, and now, this morning, I can confirm they were all right,” the fair’s director, Diana Sinner, told a gathered crowd. “But I wanted to do the ribbon cutting on this day because...
Woman rushed to hospital after car slams into sign, overturns in front of Idaho Falls Pediatrics
AMMON — A woman was rushed to the hospital after a crash involving two vehicles ended with one car smashing into a sign and overturning. It happened Friday around 4 p.m. on Eagle Drive in front of Idaho Falls Pediatrics in Ammon. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of...
Latah County couple asking for help after home was lost following large fires
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho — A couple in Latah County is asking for help after the aftermath of the Gwen and River Fires destroyed their home and all of their belongings. The couple's friends from work set up the GoFundMe page to bring awareness to their situation. According to the...
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