With the help of the community, food banks across Idaho are preparing for the holiday season. Here are a few things individuals interested in donating items should know. Turkeys and hams are often donated to food banks, but that leaves a crucial part of the Thanksgiving holiday meal missing. Dan Clark with the Meridian Food…… MORE
St. Luke’s needs more crutches
Due to supply chain shortages, St. Luke’s is in need of more crutches to help patients recover. They are requesting “new or gently used crutches, particularly adult crutches,” and these crutches will “support patients in need.” Donations of more than five crutches can be dropped off at the St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center shipping and…… MORE
Have “the talk” about scams
(Boise Police Department)–As you get together with friends and family this week, make sure to have “The Talk” about scams. No one wants a holiday ruined by a manipulative scammer. Every year millions of Americans fall victim to scams and billions of dollars are lost. While the numbers we have are high, we know that we…… MORE
Thanksgiving weekend precious cargo traveling highways
Troopers with the Idaho State Police remind drivers to expect heavy traffic over this Thanksgiving weekend as families travel to share the holiday with loved ones. The Idaho State Police, along with our partner law enforcement agencies, remind drivers to be especially alert to help make sure those traveling our roadways stay safe. “We’ll likely…… MORE
Thanksgiving Day store closures
(CBS NEWS)–Most major retailers will be closed again this Thanksgiving, a pandemic shift that began last year after years of stores being open on the holiday for early Black Friday shopping. The lengthy tally of stores that will be shuttered on Thursday includes Best Buy, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target and Walmart. (Full list below.) After…… MORE
Gas prices in Idaho average $3.69 heading into Thanksgiving
Falling crude oil prices could relieve some pain at the pump for Idaho drivers, but according to AAA, the effect may be tempered by a spike in demand as people set out on a Thanksgiving vacation. Today, Idaho’s average price for regular is $3.69 per gallon, which is a penny less than a week ago…… MORE
Idaho set to receive Billions of dollars from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
There are many details to iron out about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed by President Joe Biden. The $1.2 trillion bill is the largest infusion of federal dollars in infrastructure in nearly a century, and Idaho is expected to receive more than $2 billion for roads and bridges. The Idaho Capitol…… MORE
Thanksgiving travel ramps up at Boise Airport
Thanksgiving is Thursday – and AAA says today is expected to be the busiest travel day of the week. If you’re flying this holiday, brace yourself for long lines and jam-packed flights because more than 20 million people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving. The Boise Airport is no exception to the holiday travel chaos…… MORE
What can your dog eat for Thanksgiving?
If any scraps fall to the floor this Thanksgiving, the Idaho Humane Society says dogs can eat carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple slices, pumpkin, rice and quinoa on Thanksgiving. A very small amount of cheese and turkey without the skin, bones or fat are also okay. But avoid giving your dog ham, chocolate,…… MORE
Idaho State Board of Education will hold special Board meeting Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a special Board meeting on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 2 p.m. (MST). The Board will consider five pending rules for submission to the Legislature for consideration when it meets early next year. The pending rules have all gone through the public comment process. The meeting will…… MORE
