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Basque Center kicks off annual San Inazio Festival in downtown Boise
The Basque Center is again highlighting its culture’s arts and talents in this year’s festival: dancers ages four to 14 will show off their skills, as well as accordion players and other musicians, to name just a few performances. One of the dance group directors, Jaclyn Lasuen, says...
The New Source of Smoke Over Southern Idaho
A line of thundershowers cleared the air briefly, but we woke up Friday morning in the Magic Valley under a shroud of smoke. It’s probably not from any of the lightning strikes Thursday evening, or not all of it is related to new fires. One of the biggest blazes in Idaho is burning in Central/Western Owyhee County. The Silver Fire was first reported on Wednesday. According to the Idaho Fire Map, it looks to be among the largest currently roasting in the state. It doesn’t appear to rival the multiple blazes scorching eastern Oregon, but there’s a history of massive fires in Owyhee County.
Police Seek Idaho ‘Punk’ That Shoved Elderly Man to Ground [Video]
Nampa Police are once again turning to the community to solve a disturbing case. In an incident that took place on the afternoon of Friday, July 26th, an elderly man using a walker was shoved to the ground by a young man and left to fend for himself on the ground.
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...
FFA ‘tractor’ raffle keeps growing
BOISE – An annual “tractor” raffle has become a visual symbol of the Idaho FFA program, as well as an important fundraising tool. In its 14th year, the raffle continues to raise scholarship money for FFA members and for the 100 FFA chapters across Idaho.
Rhode Islander With Ties to White Supremacy Sentenced for Plotting to Destroy Energy Facilities
Three men -- including a Rhode Islander -- were sentenced this week for various conspiracy and firearms offenses in connection with a racially-motivated scheme to destroy an energy facility. A 25-year-old Rhode Islander was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. According to the Department of Justice, Paul James Kryscuk,...
Boise Hawks and Western Heating host Military Appreciation Night
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise Hawks and Western Heating & Air Conditioning are teaming up for another Military Appreciation Night at Memorial Stadium. Western Heating & Air Conditioning and other supporting sponsors will donate hundreds of tickets to armed forces members for the Friday, Aug. 9, game against the Billings Mustangs, which begins at 7:05 p.m.
Idaho State Museum unveils new exhibit honoring Senator Frank Church
The Idaho State Museum, in partnership with Boise State’s Frank Church Institute, unveiled a new exhibit honoring Senator Frank Church and educating visitors about his accomplishments for Boise and the U.S. The exhibit, titled “Fighting the Odds: the Life and Legacy of Senator Frank Church,” pays homage to the beloved statesman’s political prowess with three large standing panels and several artifacts from various eras of his life.
Boise Vows to Rebuild After ‘Devastating’ Wind, 5-Minute Sprinkle
Weather alerts from all over were 'flooding' the Treasure Valley just a day ago as 'extreme' weather was allegedly on the way. National weather alerts and local new outlets continued to remind Boise residents to be safe as this 'extreme' storm was on the way. Many waited, waited, and waited...
Anheuser-Busch celebrates Idaho barley growers, commitment to quality
On Tuesday, July 9, Idaho Falls welcomed farmers, community members, and the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales for this year’s Anheuser-Busch Barley Grower Day event. The gathering highlighted the brewer’s longstanding, intergenerational partnerships with Idaho barley growers and celebrated the impact of their contributions on both Anheuser-Busch's business and the local economy. The event also showcased the brewer’s efforts to strengthen U.S. agriculture through research and innovation.
US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. government will invest $240 million in salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest to boost declining fish populations and support the treaty-protected fishing rights of Native American tribes, officials announced Thursday. The departments of Commerce and the Interior said there will be an initial $54 million for hatchery maintenance and modernization made available to 27 tribes in the region, which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. The hatcheries “produce the salmon that tribes need to live,” said Jennifer Quan, the regional administrator for NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region. “We are talking about food for the tribes and supporting their culture and their spirituality.” Some of the facilities are on the brink of failure, Quan said, with a backlog of deferred maintenance that has a cost estimated at more than $1 billion.
National Hire a Veteran Day
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The unemployment rate for Idaho veterans in 2022 was 3.50% compared with 2.80% for nonveterans, that’s according to USA Facts; and according to state and federal law, any honorably discharged veteran must be prioritized for employment. “For veterans we have priority of service,...
Canyon County Fair gets going in Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. The Canyon County Fair returns to Caldwell this week for its 138th iteration. As per usual, the fair will feature animals, concerts, rides, popular food items and family-friendly events all weekend long. Fair organizers expect about 60,000 attendees during the four-day event.
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