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Coming Idaho Heatwave Will Fire up Global Warming Crowd
The tree-hugging crowd will blame man-made climate change. The rest of us will call it summer. It’s going to be hot in Idaho next week. It often happens in July. Of course, much can change with long-range forecasts, but let’s say for argument we get a string of days with highs in the triple digits. Will we see some records fall? Possibly, but there have been previous hot summers. The 1930s set all kinds of records across the country. The 1940s came along and there were some of the coldest patches of weather in decades.
A Pinewood Derby for seniors to remember!
REXBURG (Homestead Senior Living) — The Homestead Senior Living’s annual Pinewood Derby Races turned their buildings into a buzzing hub of excitement and creativity. Residents eagerly assembled their miniature cars, each a testament to their ingenuity and spirit. Among the whimsical entries were standout vehicles like the Soaring...
Rexburg to party at Porter Park on the 4th of July
The City of Rexburg and the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce will once again party in Porter Park on the 4th of July. The party will begin at 9 a.m. before the Rexburg Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m. "It's before, during, and after the parade, so it's really nice...
"Free people read freely:" New Idaho Library law draws criticism on day it goes into effect
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Demonstrations took place at North Idaho libraries on Monday. Idaho's new law on regulating books that may be considered "harmful materials" goes into effect today. The legislation could impact how libraries operate, specifically when it comes to children. The Library Alliance of North Idaho is...
Idaho's new system for behavioral health goes live Monday
BOISE – Before Monday, a Medicaid patient receiving inpatient substance abuse treatment who needed to transition to outpatient therapy would have to contact multiple organizations and navigate several systems to make sure that happened. As of Monday, Idaho’s fragmented behavioral health care system should be more holistic as the new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan officially went live. The plan means that Medicaid, and some non-Medicaid patients, will have their mental health and substance abuse treatment and health care all overseen by one managed care organization,...
Rexburg’s first late night lounge, Fizz Rizz, opens July 4
Ever wondered why there is nothing to do in Rexburg, but no one does anything about it? Joseph Aragon and Daniel Alworth are changing that with Rexburg’s first late-night, non-alcoholic bar and arcade. This new hotspot is named Fizz Rizz, combining the nostalgic charm of classic arcade games with...
Deadline Approaching for Public Assistance Requests in Idaho
BOISE – The Idaho Office of Emergency Management is reminding eligible state and local governments, as well as certain nonprofits, that the deadline to submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) for costs related to the severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on April 14-15, 2024, is fast approaching. The...
Last NFL player from Ricks College reflects on his time in Rexburg
Under the crisp November sky in Pocatello, Idaho, nearly 11,000 fans gathered to witness a historic moment: the final game of the Ricks College Vikings. The atmosphere was electric, charged with the bittersweet anticipation of a legacy’s end. The Vikings, donning their iconic blue, stormed the field with an...
Boise Area Fire Teams Prepare For Insane Fireworks Night
Idaho is not perfect, and this week will prove the folly of one of our many state laws. The famous Idaho fireworks law states that you can legally purchase aerial fireworks, but you must pledge not to use them. Fireworks sellers must have individuals sign affidavits that they understand and will not violate state law by firing off their fireworks purchases.
Police: Local woman charged with burglary for entering shed and stealing bike
POCATELLO — A 25-year-old local woman was recently charged with a felony after police say she entered the shed of a local man and stole a bike from inside. Jasmin Isabel Douglas, of Pocatello, has been charged with felony burglary following a Pocatello police investigation that unfolded around 7:20 a.m. on Friday, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. Pocatello police were dispatched to Portneuf...
Grand opening for new Ross Park Aquatics Complex water slides set for July 12
The Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the grand opening of the NEW water slides at Ross Park Aquatics Complex (RPAC) Friday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will include the Milder Family, who made a monetary donation for the water slides to be built in honor of Doug Milder, long-time Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Chairman. The water slides, designed by Splashtacular, feature two slides. Both slides tower approximately 35 feet high. The green slide is an open-air design with...
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