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17 deaths in Oregon now considered heat-related
At least one more person has died in Oregon’s July heat wave, bringing the number of suspected heat-related deaths to 17 across seven counties, public health officials said Monday. The latest reported death was that of an 81-year-old man who died in Sherwood on Saturday, according to Washington County’s...
HPAI prompts new rules for Ore. livestock shows
Oregon has yet to record any cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza among dairy cattle, and state agriculture officials have taken steps to keep the devastating disease out of cattle herds. The state Department of Agriculture became the first on the West Coast to issue emergency rules for fairs and...
Feds award $1.5 billion toward replacement Interstate 5 bridge
Federal transportation officials on Friday awarded $1.5 billion toward a replacement for the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River. The grant, awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s fund for major bridge projects, brings the total federal allocation to $2.1 billion, and could put the project within reach of its expected price tag — if bridge crossings are tolled to cover the remaining cost. Oregon and Washington have each pledged $1 billion in state funds.
Tribal leaders on the coast call for action to return sea otters to Oregon
Leaders of two federally recognized Oregon coastal Indian tribes have called upon U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to “take all appropriate actions” to direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to return sea otters — known to tribal ancestors as Xulh-t’ush, Giye’we, or Ela-ke’ — to the Oregon coast within the next five years. The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) have sent letters to Haaland. In the letters, Bradley...
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
Aggies football: Previewing the 2024 season with a look at Boise State, UNLV
LOGAN — This is Part 3 of the weekly series breaking down every Utah State football opponent leading up to the start of the 2024 season. It marks the official start of the conference season, and it's against the teams that finished in the top two last year. Boise...
‘Early-childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built’
Robert Sanchez is the new executive director for the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. He was born in raise in Nampa, traveled the world in the military and has returned to Idaho to help improve opportunities for all children. Read his profile. Here are his thoughts on...
Yellowstone Comes to Nampa This Week
Is there any hope that the endless heat wave will finally disappear? Eventually, the weather will cool off, but if you're looking for an excellent way to embrace the Western lifestyle, Nampa is the place for you this week. . We have some news, both good and bad, about Idaho's...
ACLU of Idaho asks federal judge to halt law banning gender care for those in prison
A federal judge on Monday heard arguments about whether three transgender women in Idaho prisons could continue accessing their hormone therapy, despite House Bill 668 — which prevents state funds and facilities from offering gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, Roe v. Labrador, was filed by the ACLU of Idaho on behalf of the three transgender women […] The post ACLU of Idaho asks federal judge to halt law banning gender care for those in prison appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Leader of Aryan Knights Prison Gang Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Aid of Racketeering
BOISE – James Ramsey, 43, formerly the overall leader of the Idaho prison gang known as the Aryan Knights, or “AK,” pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise under the federal RICO statute (the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act) conspiracy and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid or racketeering, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. With Ramsey’s guilty plea, all defendants in a ten-defendant RICO case charged in 2019 have now pleaded guilty. Sentencing for Ramsey is set for October 22, 2024.
Falls Fire updates for Tuesday, July 16th
HARNEY/GRANT COUNTY – Find the latest information regarding the Falls Fire here:. UPDATE 7/16 at 12:45 p.m. – (From Grant County Emergency Management) The closure of 395C between Seneca and Burns is being modified. ODOT will move the northern closure point, south, to Mile Post 44 on 395C. From there cars will be piloted to Hwy 20/395 junction. The change is planned to take place by 1pm. Please check TripCheck to ensure the changes have been made.
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