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What We’re Made of: Alternative Education
Despite the relatively small size of the Wood River Valley, educational institutions abound, with sizes and styles for every type of learner. In addition to the eight public schools in the area (Hailey Elementary, Hemingway STEAM School, Wood River Middle School, Wood River High School, Alturas Elementary, Bellevue Elementary, Carey Public School, Silver Creek High School), there are also five schools providing what might be called “alternative education”: Sun Valley Community School, the Sage School, Syringa Mountain School, Pioneer Montessori School, and Trinity School. Read on to learn about each of their unique curriculums, founding, and the benefits of such educational models.
Popular National TV Show Caught Filming Episode In Boise Business
There is nothing better than seeing Boise getting shoutouts whether be on TV or on TikTok and we’ve certainly been getting a lot of attention recently. From Boise having a contestant on Big Brother this summer to all of the Idaho Tik Toks going viral it’s cool to watch our city have such a big impact. HGTV even named it the second best place to live in the entire country! Boise is certainly growing and other people have noticed it as well including television producers.
Local marketing agency that serves clients worldwide is one of America’s ‘fastest-growing companies’
IDAHO FALLS — Dalin Bernard and Chris Parrett were just two high school graduates from Rigby when they launched a digital marketing company six years ago. Today, Social Hustle, based in Idaho Falls, is a multi-million dollar brand with about 30 employees that serves hundreds of clients all over the world. It recently made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies and is one of 25 Idaho businesses to make the list.
East Idaho police K9 found dead
IDAHO FALLS — We are sad to share the news of the death of one of our K9 officers, K9 Diezel, after an unexpected medical issue. Diezel, a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd, had been with the Idaho Falls Police Department for about a year and was in the process of becoming certified as a Narcotics Detection and Patrol Work K9 with his handler. Diezel, who was off-duty and at home at...
Idaho Power constructing new $6.5M building on East Benton Street
POCATELLO — Idaho Power is working to construct a new building on East Benton Street. Idaho Power spokesperson Jordyn Neerdaels recently told the Idaho State Journal that the historic building Idaho Power occupies on Yellowstone Avenue will be destroyed in the near future and that the company has plans to build a new location nearby where it will move all of its local employees and resources. The 1100 Yellowstone Ave....
D.L. Evans Bank announces appointment of Alicia Mangum
POCATELLO — John V. Evans Jr., president of D.L. Evans Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Mangum as the new retail branch manager and business development officer at the south Pocatello branch. Alicia brings extensive experience from her previous roles at Wells Fargo, where she worked...
Potlatch Loggers to lean on experienced O-line
Aug. 28—In an ever-changing football landscape, the Potlatch Loggers are perfectly content keeping things the same. While many of the other schools in the area are changing classifications, leagues, coaches or playing styles, the Loggers plan to keep doing things the way they've always done them under seventh-year coach Ryan Ball. When the Loggers kick off their season at 7 p.m. Friday against ...
Fall 2024 Devotional and Forum Schedule
Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., students, faculty, and employees gather in the BYU-Idaho Center to hear Christ-centered messages at the university’s weekly devotional. Speakers are selected from university employees, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and friends of BYU-Idaho. In addition, each semester one college hosts a guest speaker for a university forum hour.
Island Park Festival promises ‘the biggest party’ this Labor Day weekend
ISLAND PARK — Over 200 vendors from all over the United States will be in Island Park this Labor Day weekend, along with an assortment of food to choose from. It’s all part of the “Island Park Festival,” which will be held at 4133 Quakie Lane on Friday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sawtelle Mountain Resort and Connie’s Restaurant are sponsors of the event. Click here to learn more.
Applications open for disaster relief for Gwen Fire victims
LAPWAI, Idaho — Lewis-Clark Association of Realtors (LCAR) is partnering with the Realtors Relief Foundation (RRF) to offer financial assistance to those affected by the Gwen Fire near Lapwai, Idaho. LCAR is offering up to $2,250 per household in specifically housing relief. They say the funds can go towards:
Sandpoint City Council considers sales tax for November ballot
SANDPOINT, Idaho — When Mayor Jeremy Grimm campaigned last year for the highest leadership position in Sandpoint, one of his core tenets was simple — to rehabilitate Sandpoint’s roads. Now, he’s one step away from bringing a proposed solution to voters in November. “For local government,...
Get ready to dance, eat, and celebrate at Latino Fest in Twin Falls!
BOISE, Idaho — Get ready to dance, eat, and celebrate at Latino Fest! in Twin Falls on Saturday, September 7. The event starts at 1:00 PM and ends at 9:30 PM and will take place at Twin Falls Downtown Commons at 149 Main Ave. East. Latino Fest is an...
Children's hospital raises the alarm: Counterfeit car seats on the rise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is raising the alarm for parents over counterfeit car seats, posing a risk of serious injury to children. A growing trend spotted by Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is the rise in counterfeit car seats. Car seat techs working with the hospital to help check and safely install car seats for parents leaving the hospital first noticed the trend.
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