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4th of July 2024: Celebrations in and around the Treasure Valley
BOISE, Idaho — The day commemorating independence for the United States of America "ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more," future President John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, in 1776.
Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office investigating 59-year-old Lewiston man found with gunshot wound
LEWISTON - This afternoon about 2:12 pm, Nez Perce County Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 900 block of Larch Lane just outside of Lewiston. The caller reported a male in the home had pointed a pistol at them and fired off at least 2 rounds. When Deputies...
Hayden firefighters could lose jobs, fire station could close if levy isn't passed
HAYDEN, Idaho - 12 Northern Lakes Firefighters could lose their jobs and the district's new, partially constructed station could close if a $3.5 million override levy doesn't pass in November. “It’s direly critical that we retain these 12 people, not only for public safety of the people that we serve...
2024 Annual Street Preservation - Seal & Fog Coat Project Announced by City of Lewiston
LEWISTON - The City of Lewiston has partnered with Poe Asphalt Paving, Inc. for this year’s Seal & Fog Coat project, a key component of the Annual Street Preservation program. Pavement patching commenced on Monday, with Seal & Fog Coat operations set to begin on July 22nd. Project Details:
Boise National Forest seeks public comment on proposed recreation fee changes
Fees may soon increase at dozens of campgrounds, cabins and day-use sites throughout the Boise National Forest, but public input will be considered before final decisions are made. Residents can submit comments and feedback through close of business on Wednesday, Sept. 4, regarding the 60-plus recreational sites that may incur...
Innovia Foundation Celebrates Music and Community at Grangeville Summer Concert Series
SPOKANE - Music has a unique ability to bridge divides, create social connections, and promote understanding among people from all walks of life. This year, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating Community,” Innovia Foundation is investing in free and low-cost events and opportunities that bring people together. As part of this investment, Innovia is proud to sponsor the Grangeville Summer Concert Series, an annual celebration that gathers residents around the shared power of music.
Under New Ownership – Jeremiah Wynott Speaks on Growing Business, Family, and Giving Back to the Community
(Lewiston, ID) Formerly known as Floor Covers International; Idaho Floors is a local family owned flooring company located at 1905 19th Ave in Lewiston. The exciting reason for their recent name change is because the company is now under new ownership. “I worked for Floor Covers International for 16 years,...
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Bold Predictions
The 2023 season gave of us one of the biggest surprises in recent memory. Perennial doormat UNLV emerged from the ashes to knock off some of the Mountain West’s top team on their way to a spot in the conference championship game. Also, Boise State fired their coach, went on a roll, and managed to win the Mountain West championship. It was one of the most improbable conference championship match ups we have ever seen. Will 2024 be another season full of surprises? In this edition of “The Good, the Bad, the Ugly,” we are going to take a shot at some bold predictions for this upcoming season.
Remember the ‘weird death’ officers were investigating in Blackfoot in 1951? Here’s what the autopsy revealed.
BLACKFOOT — The “slaying theory” about a Utah woman found dead in Blackfoot in 1951 was “dimmed” after a surprising autopsy report was announced in the local paper. EastIdahoNews.com shared the story of Laura Florine McNamara Brewer — it was previously reported as Laura Macklemar but Blackfoot officers clarified her name in a later article — in our weekly Looking Back column, which looks back on what life was like during certain time periods in east Idaho history.
Heavy Police Presence in 900 Block of Larch Lane Following Report of Shots Fired
LEWISTON, ID – UPDATE at 5:04 p.m.: The roads have been reopened. Area law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the 900 block of Larch Lane at about 2:14 p.m. this afternoon for a report of shots fired. The nearby roads are closed. No further information is available at this time.
Boise homeless shelters respond to Supreme Court decision allowing public sleeping ban
In 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the city of Boise and said it couldn’t ban camping or sleeping on public property in the judicial district. Grants Pass, Oregon appealed the case to the Supreme Court who in a 6-3 ruling decided in favor of the city to ban the use of blankets and pillows while sleeping outside.
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