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Jackson’s high cost of living complicates the Teton County Access to Justice Center’s aims to make legal representation more accessible
No matter where you live, paying for legal fees is a major expenditure. But in Teton County, legal assistance can be impossible for many working-class people to afford when combined with the area’s high cost of living. This disparity in access to legal resources in the Jackson area is...
Celebrate Independence Day July 3 and 4 with JHMR
TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Celebrate Independence Day this year in Teton Village with two days of fireworks and free concerts, put on by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Yächtley Crëw is a seven-piece Southern California band who burst onto the club scene in 2017, selling out countless local venues before starting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze and being noticed by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his own Mailboat Records label. The group is currently gearing up for their 2024 Full Steam Ahead tour that begins in March.
Wine Spectator honors Figs with Award of Excellence
JACKSON, Wyo. — FIGS has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrates the world’s best restaurants for wine. FIGS has won the Award of Excellence. The Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of...
And the winner of Dave Hansen’s annual High Water Heydey is…
JACKSON, Wyo. — The results are in! Dave Hansen Whitewater‘s sixth annual High Water Heyday Contest has a winner. High water mark guesses flooded in while the Snake River flowed with snow melt. Eager boaters hoping to score the grand prize raft submitted a spectrum of guesses as wide as the Snake River is long, from 5.65 to 883,550 cfs (cubic feet/second).
A library in Idaho is limiting children’s access to comply with new law
A new law in effect this week in Idaho requires libraries to move books into an "adults only" section if a patron believes it contains sexual content that could be harmful to children. Libraries that don't comply face fines. But at least one library in the state, which says it doesn't have the space to create a separate section, now requires children to have a parent present, or a signed waiver, to even enter the building.
Is It Illegal To Shoot Down A Drone in Idaho?
Paranoia is at an all-time high these days and honestly, we get it. You never know who you can trust and shoot, throw in the fact that we're in an election year... it feels like we all have to watch our backs these days. Don't let your paranoia get you...
The cost of criminalizing maternal health care in Idaho
As more women delay having families for a variety of reasons, there are more risks for the mother. The reasons for delaying the start of a family are usually personal, although more women say attending college, dealing with student loan debt and delaying marriage are the top reasons found by a Pew Charitable Trust study. […] The post The cost of criminalizing maternal health care in Idaho appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Sunny and breezy today with highs in the mid-80s
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It should be another sunny day around southwest Idaho. A dry front will bring windy conditions to the region. Strong winds and low humidity will create dangerous fire weather conditions for the Western Magic Valley. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the...
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid eggs recalled from nine states
More than 4,600 pounds of liquid egg products have been pulled from shelves due to "misbranding and undeclared allergens." Michael Foods Inc. has issued a recall on approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products that contained milk, which is a known allergen but was not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday. Details about liquid egg recall "The problem was discovered during a routine carton inventory evaluation. The establishment notified FSIS when it discovered that a limited amount of Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons was unaccounted for, and there was a corresponding excess of Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg carton in inventory," the FSIS stated. "The unaccounted Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons were inadvertently utilized during a single short Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg production run. The Breakfast Blend formulation contains an allergen, a dairy ingredient (milk), which is not declared on the Whole Egg with Citric Acid label."
Man Missing Since June Last Seen In Southern Idaho
A man reported missing one week ago and thought to be traveling to the Grand Canyon was recently seen in Idaho. The family of Alejandro Velez is looking for him. The Idaho Missing Persons Alert / Facebook site has published information regarding a missing man named Alejandro Velez. His profile can be found by clicking here. His brother has asked the public for assistance.
Growing Idaho: Education leaders see issues with state funding distribution
BOISE, Idaho — Enrollment is dropping at public schools in Idaho. Some say they’re being funded like they should. We talked to the State Superintendent about that and a possible change that could be on the way. Debbie Critchfield, Idaho's Superintendent of Public Instruction, said district leaders have...
Idaho officials sued by inmates over law blocking public funds for gender care
The ACLU of Idaho, on behalf of three people who are incarcerated in Idaho, has filed a federal lawsuit in the Idaho District Court against state officials over a new law that bans public funds from going toward gender-affirming care. House Bill 668 took effect on Monday, and it prevents the use of taxpayer funds […] The post Idaho officials sued by inmates over law blocking public funds for gender care appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
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