On Wednesday Idaho posted another all-time record number of new COVID-19 cases. State health officials reported 4,537 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday which beats Tuesday’s record high of 3,555 new cases. St Luke’s reported on Wednesday that 66% of their hospitalized COVID patients and 80% of their COVID patients in the ICU are unvaccinated.…… MORE
Scam of the week: fake Amazon Token presales
Rumors are circulating that Amazon may create its own cryptocurrency. There hasn’t been any confirmation from official sources that these rumors are true. However, the truth hasn’t stopped cybercriminals from taking advantage of these rumors. Cybercriminals are running social media ads that spoof well-known news sites such as CNBC and Yahoo! Finance. The ads claim…… MORE
Most Idahoans would get $75 tax rebate
The big income-tax cut and rebate bill that is now pending in the Idaho House would give most Idahoans rebates at just the minimum amount of $75 per person, or $300 for a family of four, and the lowest-income earners would not get any ongoing tax relief from the bill, HB 436. The rebates are…… MORE
Free Idaho Job and Career Fair being held on Thursday
Idahoans seeking a new job are encouraged to attend the free Idaho Job and Career Fair on Thursday. The Job fair is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Nampa Civic Center. Two free seminars will also be offered at the hiring event. At 10:30 a.m., job seekers can participate in the…… MORE
High speed chase lands California fugative in Ada County Jail
A high-speed chase that had Idaho State Police officers racing close to 120 mph led to the arrest of a California fugitive. The suspect – Kristopher Mclain – was charged with two felonies, including possession of a controlled substance and eluding an officer. Mclain was found to be a fugitive from California on an outstanding…… MORE
Boise State defeats Air Force 62-56
Boise State men’s basketball held off a late run by Air Force Tuesday, to extend its win streak to 10 games with a 62-56 victory at ExtraMile Arena. The 10-game streak matches the second-longest win streak in program history and is tied for the third-longest active winning streak in the country.Boise State (13-4, 4-0 MW)…… MORE
70 Boise Airport TSA employees have COVID-19
Have you flown recently out of the Boise Airport? If so, how much contact did you have with TSA employees? As of Saturday the 15th, TSA reports they have 70 Boise Airport TSA employees with COVID-19. Of those, 60 were screening employees who may have had direct contact with people. TSA explains to CBS 2…… MORE
Nampa School District closing schools
The Nampa School District is closing five schools for the rest of the week due to staffing shortages across the district. School officials on Tuesday said students at New Horizons Dual Language School, Gateways, Nampa Early Childhood Learning Center, East Valley Middle School and Centennial Elementary will be out for the rest of the week.…… MORE
Idaho airports record number of handguns discovered
Idaho airports saw a record number of handguns discovered in passenger carry-on luggage in 2021. The TSA says there were 40 guns discovered at six airports across the Gem State. Boise Airport led the way with 34, while Idaho Falls Regional Airport had four. CBS 2 reports, Lewiston and Magic Valley each had a firearm…… MORE
Senator Chuck Winder reveals he has COVID
It looks like COVID is taking a toll on some people who work in the Statehouse. Idaho Senator Chuck Winder announced Monday that he tested positive for Covid. Winder, the Idaho Senate Pro-Tem, is the fourth senator who tested positive since the most recent legislative session started. Winder told Idaho Press he has had no…… MORE
