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7 Things You Should NEVER Pass Out On Halloween In Idaho
Halloween is right around the corner and for many, preparation is key: you have your costumes, decorations, and yes, candy to pass out on Halloween. We've said it before and we'll say it again: nobody does holidays quite like Idaho. In Idaho, all you have to do is visit Harrison Boulevard in Boise and all of the other amazing attractions - like the largest haunted house in Idaho in Haunted World.
Popular Idaho Retailer Boosts Minimum Wage to $19.25 an Hour
There are plenty of people who will tell you that Idaho’s stuck in the past. While we love the wonderful things the Gem State has to offer, our minimum wage is an example of being stuck in the past. There’s no hiding that the cost of living in Idaho...
Idaho high school football rankings: Treasure Valley trio claims No. 1 spots
BOISE, Idaho — Three Treasure Valley squads sit atop their classification's rankings after several changes in the latest Idaho high school football state media poll. Undefeated Fruitland swept the first-place votes at the 4A level, marking the third consecutive week with a new No. 1 team in the statewide rankings. The Grizzlies' move comes after Weiser upset previously top-ranked Homedale 30-6 on Friday.
Man who killed 16-year-old stepdaughter accused of fatally stabbing Idaho woman in 1980 cold case
ADA COUNTY, Idaho (TCN) -- A cold case has recently come to a close after investigators identified a primary suspect in the death of a woman whose remains were found near an irrigation ditch nearly 44 years ago. According to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, on June 26, 1980, a...
No More “Wind Chill” Warnings For Idaho; Here’s The New Name
Earlier this year, the National Weather Service introduced a new way to warn Idahoans about dangerous heat. As the winter months approach, they’re making a change to the way they warn us about bone-chilling cold, too. For as long as we can remember, the morning forecasts we watched while...
Idaho Wildfires Are Bringing A New Danger To Our Neighborhoods
The 2024 wildfire season is all but over and it's been a busy one for firefighters, infrastructure workers, and of course, those affected by the fires in some capacity. Many of us are rightfully concerned about the threats the wildfires pose to our first responders, community, and homes. However, there is one threat we don't seem to be addressing, which could surprise any of us.
Voters to decide on several fire district levies
BOISE, Idaho — Several fire districts in southern Idaho are going back to the voters this November for levy increase. That includes Star Fire Protection District, Middleton Rural Fire District and Rock Creek Fire District in Kimberly. Star/Middle Chief Greg Timinski said they would use the money from the...
Amazon opens new same day delivery warehouse in Nampa
NAMPA, Idaho — Amazon held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new, same day delivery operation in Nampa. The facility is designed to be a hub for general merchandise that could be delivered to your door in as little as five hours. When you order things like dog...
Watch for the red: City of Boise plans to bring red light cameras to town by 2025
BOISE, Idaho — In 2024 so far, 156 people have died on Idaho roads, according to the Idaho Transportation Department(ITD). While the number has decreased from 2023, it’s still a sad statistic, said Jimmy Hallyburton, a Boise City Council Member. Hallyburton, alongside others, started the City’s Traffic Fatality...
How To Get An Exclusive Tour Of The Boise Fire Department
As a parent, keeping things fresh and entertaining your children can be a difficult task. While it's not necessarily manual labor, keeping them occupied without a screen can be quite the challenge in 2024. Boise Fire is offering up the perfect opportunity for you to entertain and educate the kids...
Crazy Images Show Firefighting Planes Swooping Over Boise [Photos]
Dubbed the 'Valley Fire', residents of Southeast Boise and really the city as a whole have been dealing with that 'wildfire smell' and less-than-ideal air quality. Having burned nearly 10,000 acres at the time of this publishing, there is no denying that this fire has been a threat to wildlife, Idaho foothills, and plenty of Idaho homes. Residents and neighborhoods were aggressively put on evacuation alert, power was shut down for some as a preventative measure--and luckily, thanks to fire crews, homes and people have remained untouched.
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