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9,180 Idaho grads will receive Launch grants
BOISE - The final numbers on Idaho Launch are in — and 9,180 high school graduates will receive grants this year. State officials have made their final awards for the first-year program, which provides high school graduates with up to $8,000 for college or workforce training aligned with in-demand careers.
Eastern Idaho librarians implement a variety of methods to comply with new library law
POCATELLO — Librarians across eastern Idaho are using a variety of methods to comply with a law that restricts materials to minors. The law, which was reintroduced a number of times in the Legislature, was passed on April 3 and became enforceable on July 1. It makes it so that anyone can submit a “request for reconsideration” on a library item to have it moved to a section with restricted access to minors, defined as anyone under the age of 18.
Clearwater Paper Enters Agreement to Sell Tissue Business for $1.06 Billion
LEWISTON - Clearwater Paper Corporation announced Monday morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation for $1.06 billion, subject to adjustments for debt, cash, transaction expenses and net working capital. Clearwater Paper's tissue business includes the company's Lewiston facility. Sofidel...
Boise teachers and leaders revisit a controversial grading policy
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...
New Houston Hot Chicken restaurant proposed for Mullan Avenue and Highway 41 in Post Falls
On Friday, Post Falls planning division announced a project proposal by Houston Hot Chicken at the intersection of Mullan Avenue and Highway 41. Post Falls would be the restaurant chain's second Idaho location. Last September, Houston Hot Chicken opened a restaurant in Meridian. According to the site plan review, Houston...
Dangerous Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas: What You Need To Know
We're in the thick of summer and some of the best activities you can do during the summer take place outside. Also, it's easier now than any other time to lose track of time while you're outside as daylight lasts a lot longer. A dangerous virus is threatening our safety...
Another day of smoky sunshine and triple-digit temperatures
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Temperatures will once again warm well into the triple digits today. Temperatures will be between 102 to 106 degrees around the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was the second hottest day on record in Boise. With a high of 106 and a low of 82, the average temperature was 94 degrees on Monday. That average temperature ties us with July 13, 2002, for the second hottest in Boise history. The record is 96 degrees set back on July 25, 1891.
Union Pacific Big Boy attracts massive crowd to Soda Springs
SODA SPRINGS — Huge crowds began to gather early Monday on both sides of the railroad tracks in Soda Springs anticipating the arrival of Union Pacific’s No. 4014 Big Boy, the largest operational steam locomotive in the world. The heavy road construction on Main Street didn’t discourage the spectators from congregating together with shared excitement and anticipation for the rare opportunity to view the Big Boy up close. And up...
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.
Idaho Falls taekwondo team qualifies for World Championships
IDAHO FALLS — Two of the three teams representing Ferocity Taekwondo in Idaho Falls have qualified to compete in the American Taekwondo Association World Championships later this week. Chief instructor Josh Schultz says there are two potential paths to qualifying for Worlds. A team can either be among the...
A Breach At Milner Canal in Hazelton leaves many farmers concerned
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The breach at Milner Canal has left many farmers, like Rick Brune, concerned about the impact on their crops. “Two different farms were affected from the runoff that came through this area because of the breach in the canal,” Brune said. The Big Wood...
CSI guard Alan Kane signs to NAIA Montana Western
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — College of Southern Idaho guard Alan Kane has signed with NAIA Montana Western ahead of the upcoming basketball season. Kane became the 10th and final sophomore from CSI to sign with a four-year program. This is the second straight year the Golden Eagles have...
Man charged with throwing 11 electric scooters in Idaho river
IDAHO FALLS — A 33-year-old man was charged with throwing 11 electric scooters into Idaho's Snake River. Nathan Frost, of Idaho Falls, was charged with felony malicious injury to property and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers. According to court documents, on July 14, Idaho Falls police officers were dispatched...
Caldwell approves pay-to-play cap for multi-sport athletes
The Caldwell School Board unanimously approved a two-sport cap on pay-to-play fees during a Monday board meeting. The decision comes after the board approved a $100 per-sport fee for district athletes in early July. Under the new plan, Caldwell High School athletes will pay a maximum of $200 in individual...
Protecting your family: Tips for safe recreation in North Idaho’s lead-contaminated areas
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Summertime recreation is one of the best parts of living in our area. Swimming, boating, camping and other outdoor activities are great ways to make lifelong memories with your friends and family. While our region looks like a pristine, beautiful place to recreate, some areas are impacted by the historical mining activities that occurred in the Coeur d’Alene basin.
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