Idaho now ranks 20th in the nation when it comes to gas prices, according to AAA. International tensions and rising costs of crude oil have sent gas prices soaring in other parts of the country, but so far the Gem State has not been impacted. The Idaho Press reports, Idaho’s average price for a gallon…… MORE
Kigab Lifts Broncos Over Aztecs With Late Free Throws
BOISE, Idaho – With 1.7 seconds left on the clock, Abu Kigab went to the free-throw line down by one with a chance to win the game. He coolly sank both, pushing Boise State past San Diego State, 58-57, Tuesday night at ExtraMile Arena. After a missed go-ahead 3-point attempt by the Broncos (22-6, 13-2 MW), Matt Bradley…… MORE
Huge pile-up being cleared between La Grande and Pendleton
I-84 was closed to Eastbound and westbound traffic between La Grande and six miles east of Pendleton after a huge pile-up on the freeway Monday. Oregon State Police said they were notified of the crash Monday afternoon near milepost 230. The largest section of the incident involved 15 to 20 commercial and passenger vehicles. Early…… MORE
Saint Alphonsus CEO named one of 2022’s Top Women Leaders
aint Alphonsus Health System’s CEO Odette Bolano has been named a 2022 Top Women Leader by Modern Healthcare. This program recognizes female healthcare executives for their outstanding work. “Odette is a powerful leader who works tirelessly to improve and transform healthcare at Saint Alphonsus and the states of Idaho and Oregon,” said Dan Puga, Saint…… MORE
ITD plans to move forward with several summer projects
The Idaho Transportation Department’s board voted on Thursday night to accelerate several major statewide projects. Construction for the four projects will begin this summer, and two on them will impact local drivers.. The first project is Highway 16 from Interstate 84 to Chinden Boulevard. The other is Highway 20/26 from Interstate 84 to Middleton Road.…… MORE
Little, Wasden call on Inslee to stop fuel tax on Idahoans
Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden sent a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee today calling on him to step in and stop Washington’s dangerous proposals to increase the cost of fuel for Idahoans. Democrats in the Washington Legislature are pushing a package of bills that would tax fuel shipped from Washington to Idaho and…… MORE
Broncos travel to Air Force Tonight
Boise State men’s basketball team hits the road again to face Air Force, Wednesday at Clune Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. MT. LISTEN LIVE: Radio coverage of the game will be broadcast on the Bronco Radio Network, including flagship station 93.1 FM KBOI in Boise, and online through the Varsity Network.Play-by-Play: Bob BehlerAnalyst: Abe Jackson ABOUT AIR FORCE: The…… MORE
‘Monument Protection’ bill passes Idaho House
The Idaho House approved HB 531, the latest version of a bill to forbid local governments or schools from removing historical monuments or renaming schools, parks, bridges or other public areas without state permission. The bill passed on a 44-24 vote and heads to the Senate side. The Idaho Press reports the bill would require…… MORE
Hate crimes on the rise in Idaho
The number of hate groups in Idaho has almost halved since 2017, but hate crime incidents continue to increase in the state. Fifty-four hate crimes were reported to law enforcement in the state in 2020, according to the most recent data reported from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The Idaho Statesman reports, the 54 crimes…… MORE
New bill looks to protect those who prescribe unproven medications for COVID-19
A bill in the Idaho Legislature would protect the licenses of doctors, nurses and pharmacists who prescribe or dispense unproven medications for COVID-19. The legislation to the House Business Committee, who voted to introduce the bill. The Idaho Capitol Sun reports, the bill would prohibit licensing boards from taking disciplinary action against doctors, physician assistants…… MORE
