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City of Lewiston seeks public input on future of historic Bert Lipps pool
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — The Lewiston Parks and Recreation Commission is asking for public input on what to do with an old piece of the city. The Bert Lipps pool was originally constructed in 1947 and It's been a cherished part of the summer for the Lewiston community however, problems with the pool were discovered last summer and it's now closed.
Boise man set to join new season of BIG BROTHER in two-part premiere this week
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — BIG BROTHER announced today the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the BIG BROTHER house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest. The season 26 special two-night premiere event airs Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.*
Treasure Valley eviction filings doubled in 2023, report finds
According to Jesse Tree, a Boise-based organization that offers financial assistance to households at risk of eviction, eviction filings in Ada and Canyon Counties doubled between 2022 and 2023. The report released last week found that a single property management company filed 15.5% of those evictions. Jesse Tree also said...
Big Changes Coming to Weiser’s Commercial Street
The Weiser community is going to see big changes to Commercial Street. Most notably the section between 3rd Street and State Street. Talking with Weiser City Public Works Director, Michael Campbell, the Commercial Street project has been in the works for a little over a year. “Projects like this have to be shovel ready to even get the grant. We had to have the design for this before we even applied for the grant,” Campbell stated.
Another Restaurant at Idaho’s Popular Village at Meridian is Closing for Good
The Village at Meridian just celebrated its tenth anniversary last October. Over that decade, the shopping area has brought more businesses to Meridian than it's said goodbye to. However, some of their tenants are approaching the end of their 10 year lease agreements and will be leaving The Village. On...
Residents of Grangeville gather for summer concert series
Spokane, Wash. – 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.
Boise Rescue Mission weighs in on recent U.S. Supreme Court homelessness ruling
Last week, we told you it’s legal again to give someone a ticket for sleeping or camping on public property. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Grants Pass vs. Johnson case. The city of Oregon wanted to fine people sleeping in public parks and possibly...
Range Riders clinch Pioneer League postseason berth
BOISE, Idaho – The Glacier Range Riders (29-18) are going dancing for the first time in franchise history. With an 8-5 win on Saturday night over the Boise Hawks (24-23), the Range Riders clinched at least a tie for the second-best record in the first half of the Pioneer League. With one game to go and the tiebreaker being runs allowed, the Hawks would need to score at least 46 runs for a chance to flip the tiebreaker against the Range Riders. It is safe to say the Flathead Valley will see playoff baseball for the first time ever come September.
Repair Work and Improvements to BLM’s Eagle Creek Road Complete
LEWISTON - Work to repair numerous road washouts, storm damage, and to make significant improvements to the Eagle Creek Road in Nez Perce County’s Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area is complete and the road is fully available for use. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to thank the public for their patience while this much needed road update was undergoing construction. The public’s compliance with the temporary closure allowed construction crews to work efficiently and complete the project in a timely manner.
Bronco Basketball lands 2 intriguing late additions to squad
With the close of Mountain West Conference media days last week, most of Bronco Nation has completely moved on to Boise State football season, and for good reason. But before football fully engulfs our busy lives, I thought we should get one last profile of a couple late additions to the BSU basketball team.
Popular Activity Could Get Land Boise River Floaters In Jail
Every summer, countless families flock to the Boise River for fun in the sun. With inflatables in tow and sunscreen pasted on their skin, it's a tradition that keeps people coming back year after year. But beware! One common mistake could turn your fun, relaxing float into a legal nightmare!
Cool Summer Nights car show draws classic fleet to Trout Creek
Like all of the owners in the field of polished classic cars, Connie Leech could not resist. Standing next to her spotless copper colored 1969 VW, Leech’s eye caught a minute imperfection. In a heartbeat, she was removing a barely noticeable smudge on the chrome surface of the driver’s side front fender light. And as was the case with the owners of the approximately 75 cars who lined a tree-shaded area of Trout Creek Park, details and detailing were obviously high priority. “This is my second car show,” she said. “I won a trophy last time and am hoping for more of the same.”The...
Red Devils use off-season for strength and conditioning
Brian Risch looked up from the weight lifting bench, several pounds of metal weights in his hands.“I’ve been waiting for this for what seems like a long time,” Risch said, referring to his upcoming senior year at Noxon High School and his last year of Red Devils football. “It’s hard to believe my senior year is here...I’ve been waiting”. With that he turned his attention back to the curls he was working on last week as part of an effort to maintain and enhance strength and conditioning for the rapidly approaching six-player football season. Noxon in general has been quietly anticipating the...
Thompson Falls Council reviews zoning law and dog kennel request
Thompson Falls monthly council meeting saw tensions rise after the second reading of a new zoning ordinance, with other discussions centering on whether dog kennels should be allowed in city limits.At the beginning of each council meeting Mayor Rusti Leivestad read a prepared statement asking the public to abide by the guidelines set forth by the council. “I ask you to be respectful of the council and all participants,” Leivestad said. “Any use of profanity or hostile language is unacceptable. You will be asked to refrain from any such language, or you will be removed from the meeting. The city of...
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