The owner of Big City Coffee filed a lawsuit against Boise State University on Friday, saying she suffered at least $10 million in damages when she was forced to close a campus coffee shop. According to the state’s online court portal, Sarah Jo Fendley is suing several current and former Boise State officials, including President…… MORE
Broncos fall to Nevada 41-31
The Broncos suffered a loss to Nevada on Saturday 41-31. It’s Boise State’s 2nd consecutive home loss, something that has not happened since 2015. The WolfPack is celebrating it’s first win over Boise State since 2010, and their first win in Boise since 1997. The Broncos are now 2-3 overall – and are now under…… MORE
City of Nampa seeks Christmas tree donation
The City of Nampa Parks and Forestry Division is looking for residents who are willing to donate a 40 foot or taller pine or spruce tree to be the Downtown Nampa Christmas tree for 2021. The tree must be located within or very close to the Nampa city limits with easy access to the main…… MORE
Clear backpacks allowed in Rigby Middle School
Students at Jefferson School District 251 secondary schools can now have clear backpacks after the district initially banned all book bags last month. Rigby Middle School Principal Richard Howard announced the decision in an email sent to parents Friday morning. EastIdahoNews.com reports Howard wrote in the email that they are permitting clear backpacks to be…… MORE
Bi-Mart shutting down it’s pharmacies
Bi-Mart announced Thursday it will shut down pharmacies at most of its 56 stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The Eugene, Oregon, company sold its customer files and inventory of medications to Walgreens for an undisclosed price. The company’s CEO said that all of Bi-Mart’s stores will remain open. The Idaho Statesman reports that in…… MORE
Boise State hosts Nevada on Saturday
An old rivalry is back on center stage tomorrow when the Nevada Wolfpack come to town to take on the Broncos. It’s a rivalry that dates clear back to 1971, and several different conferences, the Big Sky, the Big West, the Western Athletic and the Mountain West. The Broncos will wear all orange on Saturday…… MORE
West Ada Parents Association leads recall effort against Board Chair Amy Johnson
A group of parents in the West Ada School District has launched an effort to recall Board Chair Amy Johnson. The argument for the recall is that Johnson is violating the district’s conflict of interest policy. The Idaho Statesman reports Johnson works at Blue Cross of Idaho — a health insurance company that has supported…… MORE
National Guard at medical facilities: ‘There’s no security function’
The National Guard members at medical facilities aren’t there for enforcement or protection—they are there to reduce the strain on the medical staff. Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Borders, public affairs officer at the Idaho National Guard, spoke to 670 KBOI on Thursday to reassure people who are worried about seeing soldiers at their hospitals. “We are…… MORE
Approval of relief funds critical to prevent evictions in Idaho
Idaho lawmakers can make the most of federal pandemic relief money by approving its use to help Idahoans remain safely housed and to avoid a worsening housing outlook for the state. The Idaho Legislature can also use the flexible dollars to invest in more affordable housing for all Idahoans, according to a new report from…… MORE
New Homecoming Parade Route for Boise State
On Saturday, Boise State will host it’s old rival the Nevada Wolfpack at Albertsons Stadium. It’s also homecoming for the Broncos! The Boise State University homecoming parade is taking on a new route. Fans are invited to watch the parade from a new location: W Cesar Chavez Lane. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on…… MORE
