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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Inkom library, estimated to open late 2025
INKOM — For the first time in the city's history, Inkom will be constructing a public library for all of its residents to enjoy. Citizenry of Inkom and Pocatello, representatives from the South Bannock Library District and supporters of public libraries assembled at 321 Holstein St. on Thursday for a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the beginning of construction of a new public library in Inkom. Securing the monetary funds required...
The Boys and Girls Club of the Lewis Clark Valley Offers Child Care Assistance to Local Fire Victims
(Lewiston, ID) In an effort to help those impacted by the recent fires, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley would like to extend an invitation to families who have children in grades K-5, to attend our summer program, so that parents/guardians have a place for their kids to be safe and supervised while they deal with what we know to be a very difficult situation. We have capacity in each of our 3 locations and will accommodate as many K-5 children as we can.
Boise Airline Passengers Are About To See A Major Change
The Boise Airport is no doubt, one of the best in the country. It can get busy during holiday seasons but besides that, it's one of the more relaxed airports that we can say we've been to. For many Boise travelers, it's a great starting destination for a trip because...
Idaho Weather: Cooler Highs and Isolated Storms Expected This Week
Pocatello, ID – Cooler temperatures and a shift in thunderstorms mark the weather forecast for Pocatello and surrounding areas this week. Following scattered thunderstorms on Saturday, which brought wind gusts up to 77 mph in the South Hills, storms will be more isolated and shift northeast today. Highs are expected to be in the 70s and 80s, seasonably cool for late July.
Eagle re-approves Chick-fil-A development amid pending lawsuit
On Tuesday, Eagle Mayor Brad Pike broke a tied vote that will result in the city’s first Chick-fil-A. But it was not the first time Eagle City Council held a public hearing about the popular chicken restaurant — and not the first time it was approved. A 15-acre development called East End Marketplace has been in the works for a decade, and city council initially approved the application in April....
Idaho Humane Society steps up to find homes for rescued California dogs
Boise, Idaho (CBS2) - The Idaho Humane Society is joining other shelters to help find homes for 50 dogs rescued from a home in California. 30 dogs arrived in Boise on Friday. They came from a shelter in Riverside, California. That shelter has faced three separate hoarding cases in the Coachella Valley. 50 dogs were found in one of the homes. There were 20 dogs in another home.
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
Originally published July 21 on IdahoEdNews.org. The Boise School District's controversial grading system is coming under scrutiny by teachers who say it allows both high- and low-achieving students to "game the system" and bypass learning without consequences. But district administrators are doubling down on the seven-year policy and say it's just a first step toward a necessary reinvention of an obsolete grading system. ...
Massive Local Art Gallery To Take Over Boise This Summer
Boise is an amazing place to live especially because we have some of the most creative people in the country living here. Boise also highlights all of these artists in extremely cool ways. Every year Treefort Music Festival and Boise Music Festival features dozens of local artists and bands. When you're walking around Boise you can also see some of the amazing art work featured on traffic boxes and murals throughout the city.
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...
Gruesome 2004 Idaho Case Will Be Featured on New True Crime Series
Another true crime television series is about to take viewers to Rexburg, Idaho. We’re sure when you hear the words “true crime,” “Rexburg” and “Idaho” in the same sentence you’d assume it’s another look at the Daybell-Vallow case. With how profile...
Redfish Lake Recreation Complex set to reopen in stages after Bench Lake Fire closed the area
BOISE, Idaho — The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex, that was recently threatened by wildfires, is starting to reopen. Located within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), the complex will open in phases, with the first one starting on Friday. It is currently closed due to an emergency order due to the Bench Lake Fire, which started just one mile west of the lake on July 11.
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 36, Cole Miller
Can you feel it, folks? We are almost down to a month’s worth of days till kick off. With 36 Days we have– Safety Cole Miller. Signed in the spring of last year. He had two offers, one from Idaho State. He knew what was up though. Nickname.
Three killed, including two 4-year-old boys, after pontoon boat capsizes on Lake Powell
PAGE, Arizona (KUTV) — Three people, including two four-year-old boys, died after a pontoon boat with families from Utah and Idaho on it capsized on Lake Powell. The incident happened just before 3:20 p.m. Friday. The National Park Service Glen Canyon Regional Communications Center was alerted of an overturned...
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