When the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee met for three days last week, high on its agenda was a review of proposed supplemental appropriations, which are the process by which state agencies request more money that wasn’t originally in their budget for the year. The joint budget committee did not have the chance to review the…… MORE
More rain expected for area thru Tuesday
Our wet weather will continue today across the Treasure Valley. It’s called an atmospheric river, and it is expected to bring heavy to moderate rain thru Monday into the evening. We have seen some snow already in the higher elevations. The snow levels dropped to 6,000 ft overnight, allowing for some snow to stick but…… MORE
ExtraMile Arena returns to full capacity for Boise State basketball games
Folks attending a Boise State men’s or women’s basketball game at ExtraMile Arena can expect more fans in the seats. The university on Thursday said the arena is returning to full capacity — regardless of vaccination status, though facial coverings will be required at all times unless a person is eating or drinking. BSU says…… MORE
Every week Boise picks up and composts leaves
Boise has been composting since June 2017, and the program has been an overwhelming success. Since the launch, we have collected over 70,000 tons of compostable material! Completed compost is available at our pick-up sites at the Idaho Botanical Garden and Joplin Rd. Residents can pick-up two cubic yards per year for free. Curbside compost collection is…… MORE
Idaho Power releases thousands of trout for fall fishing
Idaho Power stocked more than 70,000 rainbow trout at popular Snake River fishing spots this week, with another 8,000 destined for American Falls in November. Summer may be over, but it’s still fishing season in southern Idaho. The opportunity to land a rainbow trout improved this week, thanks to Idaho Power’s annual fall fish stocking…… MORE
St. Luke’s expands virtual health services
St. Luke’s has expanded its virtual health services to the community during the pandemic. The hospital has offered virtual care for nearly 10 years, but expanded its services in April 2020, shortly after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. A release from St Luke’s says the services offered by the hospital include urgent care services,…… MORE
JFAC talks about fire funding
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee continues it’s work at the Statehouse this week. The job they are doing now sets the table for when the legislature gets going again in January. One of the things being considered is the Idaho Department of Lands officials are asking for a 28% increase in state general fund spending. The…… MORE
Biden-Harris Administration take steps to improve conditions for salmon
The Biden-Harris administration today announced an important step to chart a path forward in a longstanding Columbia River Basin conflict regarding the operation of 14 federal dams and their impacts on the region’s salmon and steelhead populations. In an effort to take a fresh look at the important issues affecting the communities, economy, and resources…… MORE
Wasden announces consumer protection judgment against appliance repair business
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a consumer protection judgment against a north Idaho appliance repair business and its owner. The judgment prohibits Michael Scott, the owner of Appliance Corral Service in Hayden, from operating a business in Idaho. In August, the attorney general filed a consumer protection action in Kootenai County District Court, alleging…… MORE
Boise’s Linen District looks to see upgrades
Boise’s downtown Linen District could soon see a myriad of upgrades, from new landscaping and small parks to street redesigns meant to improve pedestrian and cycling access. Capital City Development Corporation, Boise’s urban renewal agency, and GGLO, a Seattle-based architecture firm, are leading the project, referred to as Linen Blocks on Grove Street. The Idaho…… MORE
