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Redfish Lake Recreation Complex set to reopen in stages after Bench Lake Fire closed the area
BOISE, Idaho — The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex, that was recently threatened by wildfires, is starting to reopen. Located within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), the complex will open in phases, with the first one starting on Friday. It is currently closed due to an emergency order due to the Bench Lake Fire, which started just one mile west of the lake on July 11.
Lewiston Residents Injured in DUI Crash on US 195
Donahue, WA – A DUI crash involving a 2011 blue Mini Cooper in Donahue, Washington, has left three Lewiston, Idaho residents injured. The accident occurred on July 27th around 3am on State Route 195 at milepost 62.6. The vehicle was northbound when it exited onto State Route 271. As...
New Affordable Housing Development in Victor, Idaho
LEAP Housing and Sustainable Trades + Housing Partners have announced the launch of an 8-home affordable housing community in Victor, Idaho, targeting income-qualified residents. This development is the first of its kind in the Teton region in recent years. Application and Selection Process. The selection process for potential homeowners begins...
Q&A with new Grace High School volleyball coach Kayci Christensen
The News-Examiner recently sat down with new Grace High School volleyball coach Kayci Christensen. Here are her answers to our questions. News-Examiner: How does volleyball contribute to growth and development in youth? Christensen: The sport of volleyball contributes to the growth and development of youth in many ways, some being physically, mentally and socially. Playing volleyball allows athletes to push themselves physically while having the opportunity build mental fortitude alongside...
FORC plans Coeur d'Alene River cleanup
KINGSTON — It’s time to return to the river. The Friends of the River Coalition is coordinating its annual river cleanup Saturday. Last August, volunteers in kayaks, boats and diving gear hauled more than 1,500 pounds of trash from the Coeur d’Alene River. The bulk of the materials were tires or car parts.
With ribbon cutting of new expo venue, Canyon County Fair officially marks new chapter
CALDWELL — Though the building was completed just in time for last year’s Canyon County Fair, the ribbon was officially cut Thursday on the fair’s new exposition venue, The Center, during the fair’s opening day. “Several people said to me, you are crazy for scheduling this on the opening day of the fair, and now, this morning, I can confirm they were all right,” the fair’s director, Diana Sinner, told a gathered crowd. “But I wanted to do the ribbon cutting on this day because...
Seeking an upgrade, Nampa high schools install turf fields
NAMPA — High school fields are seeing an upgrade this summer in the Nampa School District, readying them for fall sports. The district’s three high schools are each having turf installed at their stadiums, replacing the previous grass fields. The combined cost of $1.5 million will be funded by the district’s 2023 levy. Some community members have questioned the use of funds by a struggling district. Concerns have been voiced...
People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past a building and trees engulfed in flames as a tunnel of smoke rose over the roadway. Videos posted to social media include a man who said he heard explosions...
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