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Married choir teachers launch new community children’s choir
RIGBY – When Rigby Middle School removed their choir program, a local couple decided to take matters into their own hands. Corbin and Jenna Rasmussen are choral educators and are launching East Idaho Youth Chorus, a community choir program for elementary and middle school-aged kids. Due to state-wide budget...
ESPN FPI projections for every game on Boise State's schedule
ESPN released its FPI preseason rankings for the upcoming season last month and Boise State football came in at No. 48 on the list. Based on those metrics, Boise State was the highest ranked MWC team and highest ranked team outside of the Power-4 Conferences. Boise State football has a...
Ada County school districts to lose free mental health program after 2024
Central District Health reminded students and their families Monday that free mental health resources will be going away after Dec. 31, 2024. The two-year pilot program has offered free counseling session for students, siblings, parents and guardians in the participating districts. Students and families in Ada County school districts — Boise, Kuna, and West Ada — will still be able to schedule mental health counseling sessions through March 31, 2025. ...
Pocatello police on the trail of a “cat” burglar
Pocatello (Pocatello) - A string of thefts and sneaky behavior in Pocatello has left a cat being issued a warrant for his arrest. Jasper, who is already orange, like a prison jumpsuit, has allegedly been stealing stuffed animals from other pets in his neighborhood. The Pocatello police department posted a warrant to their facebook page, in an effort to
BLM announces next steps on public lands conservation rule
The Bureau of Land Management is clarifying its controversial Public Lands Rule, which puts conservation on equal footing with traditional land uses. The BLM released guidance documents last week to instruct its state and field office managers across the West how to carry out the new rule, which officially went into effect in June.
Most dangerous Group of Five teams in 2024
The Group of Five is undergoing a renaissance as teams enter the expanded College Football Playoff age. In the 12-team format, a non-power champion is guaranteed a trip to the postseason and a serious shot at playing for a national championship. That said, the Group of Five has changed dramatically...
Motorcyclist Disappears Aug 11 On Ride From Idaho To Montana
A search is underway for a man who was last seen in northern Idaho preparing for a motorcycle ride to Montana. Family and friends are asking for help with locating him. Zachary DeMoss, 24, was last seen in Kooskia, Idaho, which is 85 miles southeast of Moscow. He was traveling with a group of bikers when he vanished, according to a story published on the Idaho Missing Persons Alerts Facebook page. DeMoss was a very experienced rider and has been missing since August 11.
Chris Petersen, Kellen Moore, and Leighton Vander Esch Return to Boise
Three of Idaho's most popular sports personalities have recently returned to Boise, sparking excitement in our state. We continue to support athletes and coaches who've played at our great universities, such as Boise State and the University of Idaho. It's a testament to our area that former players and coaches return to the Treasure Valley, bringing renewed energy and enthusiasm.
University district proposal will go to Coeur d’Alene City Council
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — City planning and zoning commissioners unanimously recommended this week that the city council create a “university zoning district” encompassing North Idaho College’s campus. In January, the Coeur d’Alene City Council tasked city staff with investigating the need to update the comprehensive plan...
Dispute over filling Coeur d'Alene council post
Woody McEvers isn’t even the city’s mayor yet, but he's facing his first fight. “I didn't expect this,” McEvers said Wednesday, adding, “everybody has their thing.”. Effective Aug. 31, McEvers will become Coeur d’Alene’s mayor, stepping in for Jim Hammond, who resigned so he and his...
Warm Lake Road closed as Snag Fire billows
Warm Lake Road was closed to the public as the lightning-caused Snag Fire grew to over 17,000 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday. Warm Lake Road was closed at the Horsethief Road intersection east to Johnson Creek Road. The fire is located about 11 miles east of Cascade. Residents...
A ‘Quiet Night’ on the Boise Fire Frontlines as Total Acreage Consumed Creeps Up to 10,000
Press release from the Boise Fire incident management team:. Fire information phone: 707 572-4860 or email at 2024.Boise@firenet.gov. Get all your Boise Fire information in one mobile-friendly place! https://linktr.ee/. Join us TODAY, Thursday, August 15 at 2 p.m. for an online Ask the Incident Commander information meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/. Join...
Boise State, UNLV favored in Mountain West, which has Pac-12’s Oregon St, Washington St on schedule
For all that has changed in college athletics, Boise State being favored in the Mountain West remains a remarkable constant. The Broncos were picked for the 17th consecutive year to win a conference or division title, including all 14 years they have been in the Mountain West. Boise State’s Spencer...
Here are the winners of the Madison County Fair food contest
REXBURG — The Madison County Fair kicked off Wednesday, and a few of us at EastIdahoNews.com were lucky enough to try and judge some of the best food this year. Although we tried many incredible entrees, drinks, and desserts – including Mexican street corn, a rice bowl with pork belly, Brazilian lemonade, a honey-drizzled corn dog, and more – three items stood out as our favorites for 2024.
Tromp touts progress on graduation rates, research and fundraising
Boise State President Marlene Tromp lauded surging graduation rates and record-setting fundraising during her State of the University address Wednesday. She also announced that Boise State is close to achieving Research 1 status in the Carnegie Classifications system. R1 is Carnegie’s highest classification for research spending and doctorate production.
Healthy City USA - Pocatello Marathon
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Arimo water boil order lifted, Marsh Valley School District to start classes on Monday
ARIMO — The Marsh Valley School District has postponed the start of its 2024-25 school year after E. coli was recently discovered in Arimo’s drinking water. Classes for the Marsh Valley High School and Marsh Valley Middle School were set to begin on Wednesday but will instead begin on Monday following a recent water boil order that was issued for the city of Arimo earlier this month. “We waited as...
Locals medal at Pickleball Palooza
LIBBY — Three Boundary County 9B Pickleball players medaled at Pickleball Palooza. John and Jeannie Walkington won gold in the intermediate level. Arlyn Thurber won silver with his partner at the advanced level. Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a badminton sized court. It is one of the...
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