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Boise City Council approves 2025 budget with tax increases, foregone on 5-1 vote
The Boise City Council locked in its budget for the coming year, which comes with hikes for taxpayers to cover several major projects and rising everyday expenses. The $549.1 million budget, which includes the general fund fueled by property tax revenue and its self-funded enterprise funds like the Boise Airport and the water renewal system, includes a mix of capital investment in Mayor Lauren McLean’s priorities on housing and childcare as well as money to cover rising operations costs. The general fund portion of the budget is $327.2 million, which is a $26.3 million increase from last year.
Lewis County Sheriff's looking for missing teen
Lewis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a missing juvenile in the Craigmont area. Michealle Debord is 17 years old and she was last seen on July 18th. leaving her home. Police believe she was headed to a friend's house and is possibly in Lewiston. She was last...
Challenging Questions Remain for Boise’s Spencer Danielson
It won't be long before Boise State football is back in action, and the entire nation will be on the edge of their seats, wondering if the team can be the first non-power four school to qualify for the expanded twelve-team college football playoff. With most college football experts predicting a return to national glory, the anticipation is intense. 
Lewiston 5th grader completes 'Raising Men & Women' lawn care challenge
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — A local young man is making a difference in his community by helping people with their lawn care through a challenge. Kyler Frawley is a soon-to-be fifth grader at Camelot Elementary School. He enjoys basketball and football. But lately, he's been keeping himself busy by helping many in the community with their lawns.
Zeus is our Pet of the Week
This video file cannot be played.(Error Code: 102630) Zeus, a 7-year-old lab-mastiff mix, is our Pet of the Week. Snake River Animal Shelter Operations Manager Romi Weaver describes Zeus as a “chill dog” who is good with kids and other dogs. “He is the perfect shop dog, the...
Jelly beans handed out at parade in Pocatello will be tested for THC
POCATELLO — Police are investigating jelly beans that were handed out during a parade that may have contained THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the part of the marijuana plant that makes people high. The Pocatello Police Department was notified on July 14 about the jelly beans given out during...
Pullman Building Supply to close in November
Pullman, WASHINGTON (KLEW) — Pullman Building Supply has announced plans to close its location by November. The company made the announcement last week citing the lack of demand for their Pullman super-store that opened back in 2015. They say the decision is an effort to maintain long-term success for...
Idaho Falls taekwondo team qualifies for World Championships
IDAHO FALLS — Two of the three teams representing Ferocity Taekwondo in Idaho Falls have qualified to compete in the American Taekwondo Association World Championships later this week. Chief instructor Josh Schultz says there are two potential paths to qualifying for Worlds. A team can either be among the...
Union Pacific Big Boy attracts massive crowd to Soda Springs
SODA SPRINGS — Huge crowds began to gather early Monday on both sides of the railroad tracks in Soda Springs anticipating the arrival of Union Pacific’s No. 4014 Big Boy, the largest operational steam locomotive in the world. The heavy road construction on Main Street didn’t discourage the spectators from congregating together with shared excitement and anticipation for the rare opportunity to view the Big Boy up close. And up...
Birdies, Bogeys and Breathtaking Balloons
Colorful hot air balloons will dot the Boise skyline each morning from August 28 to September 1 during the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. This annual Labor Day weekend event lifts off at Ann Morrison Park and features different highlighted activities daily, along with live music and food vendors. Balloon...
Project Construction affecting 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane starting July 29
We are writing to inform you about an upcoming construction project that will impact the area around 15th Street, Margaret Avenue, and Thomas Lane. The City of Coeur d’Alene has selected Alpine Northwest to install a new 16-inch transmission main along 15th Street from Margaret Avenue to Thomas Lane, continuing east outside the City limits to a proposed new 1-million-gallon water reservoir. This process will include the excavation of asphalt & material to install the new water line while utilizing heavy equipment. Dust mitigation will be consistently monitored and knockdown as needed. Materials will be laid out throughout the project as it moves forward.
Oregon Wildfires: Over 700,000 Acres Ablaze and Interstate 84 Shut Down
Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest worked hard on Tuesday to control two fires threatening small towns in Oregon. One key stretch of Interstate 84, connecting Oregon and Idaho, was closed for about 130 miles (210 kilometers) between Ontario and Baker City due to advancing flames. This crucial freeway will remain closed for at least a day, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
AAA Shares Tips With Idahoans on Sharing the Road With Large Animals in Open Range Locations
In recognizing that many Idahoans are on the roads at night in remote areas, AAA has released a statement about sharing the roads with large animals in open range. All unenclosed lands outside cities, villages and herd districts, upon which cattle by custom, license, lease, or permit, are grazed or permitted to roam is what AAA defines open range as, meaning that many places Idahoans visit may lead to open range.
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