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Dreaded ‘Price Hike’ at Costco Now In Effect at 7 Idaho Stores
Does Idaho love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
Idaho Delegation Calls for Termination of Lava Ridge Wind Project Consultation
BOISE – Idaho's U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, alongside Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, have called on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to terminate its Section 106 consultation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project. This request follows a similar decision made last month by the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office to forgo further consultation on the matter.
‘Invaluable tool’: Fire crews call in aircraft to help fight over 21 wildfires in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — There are at least 21 wildfires burning in Idaho now – the National Interagency Fire Center said that’s the most of any state in the nation. With that, several of those fire crews are calling in aircraft to help fight from the air. It’s...
Idaho Fish and Game considers providing emergency winter feeding for wildlife after summer fires
NAMPA, Idaho — The fires ongoing in Southwest Idaho have been taking a toll on the locals, including wildlife. Concerns by the public have been brought to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s (IDFG) attention regarding potential fire impacts on big game such as elk and deer.
What’s Happening? Unusual Air Traffic Surges Over Twin Falls, ID
A number of large aircraft have been flying over Twin Falls and across the Magic Valley today. Planes and helicopters in the area aren’t unusual, but the size and low altitude of the airplanes today have some people questioning what is happening. Why Are There Large Planes Flying Over...
Have Fun at 8 Events the First Weekend in September in the Magic Valley
Labor Day has come and gone and the focus will now turn to enjoying fall festivities and events. While fall technically won't start until later this month, that won't stop many from focusing on it. The short work week and school week are making this week go fast, which means despite only working a few days, it is already time to focus on another weekend. Here are some events to help get you outside and to have some fun for the first weekend of September.
Dr. Ryan Cole’s medical license reinstated after questions raised about health district board role
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 5:40 p.m. with a statement from Ada County’s communications manager. Idaho pathologist Dr. Ryan Cole — who serves as the physician representative on a Treasure Valley-area public health agency’s board — has reinstated his lapsed Idaho medical license. Since 2021, Cole has served on the Central District Health […]
Nine presidential candidates qualify for Idaho’s 2024 general election ballot
Nine presidential candidates, including five independent candidates, have qualified to appear on Idaho’s 2024 ballot, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday. Independent candidates Shiva Ayyadurai, Claudia De la Cruz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein and Randall Terry all qualified to appear on the ballot for Idaho’s Nov. 5 general election, the Idaho […]
Judge allows transgender inmates to keep receiving hormones in partial block of Idaho ban
A federal judge Tuesday ruled that transgender inmates in Idaho may continue receiving hormone treatment, narrowly blocking Idaho’s law prohibiting public funds or facilities from being used to provide transgender care. Chief U.S. District of Idaho Judge David Nye wrote in the order that the two incarcerated transgender women who brought the case challenging HB 668 had adequately shown irreparable harm if the law wasn’t partially blocked and that they may certified as a class — meaning the women may sue on behalf of others...
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