Hank Bachmeier threw for two touchdowns, Boise State’s defense frustrated Utah State and the Broncos claimed their 22nd-straight conference opener with a 27-3 win over the Aggies on Saturday. It is the fewest points allowed by Boise State to a Mountain Division opponent since the Mountain West established divisions in 2013. The back-breaker was a 3-yard touchdown…… MORE
Ada County Sheriff’s Office warns parents about TikTok challenge
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office isn’t happy about a new challenge sweeping TikTok that has led to kids in the Treasure Valley destroying property and trashing their schools. The “devious licks” trend, which encourages vandalism, is currently making the rounds on the app. According to the sheriff’s office, school bathrooms have been vandalized at middle…… MORE
670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little
Biden’s vaccine mandate is not the solution By Governor Brad Little Americans are deeply divided on COVID-19 and the response to it. Public health has turned political, there’s no doubt about it. But the situation playing out in hospitals across the country isn’t up for debate. There are more patients in need of critical care…… MORE
Filer School District forced to close temporarily
A south-central Idaho school district with about 1,600 students is temporarily closing its schools due to not having enough teachers or substitute teachers. The Filer School District on Wednesday announced on its website schools will close (tomorrow) Friday and reopen on Oct. 4. The announcement includes a note saying that anyone interested in becoming a…… MORE
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints orders mandatory mask use
The top leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ordered mandatory use of face masks in its temples around the globe to fight Covid-19 and again called for members to get vaccinated, citing church history in prior pandemics. Cases in the church’s home state of Utah and neighboring states, including Idaho are…… MORE
32 new COVID-19 deaths reported on Thursday
The death toll continues to rise in Idaho. There were were 32 additional COVID-19 related deaths recorded in Idaho on Thursday, which now bring Idaho’s death toll to 2,719. Health officials also released the latest statistics — showing 1,345 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 to add to the state’s tally. There are some other…… MORE
Committee on Federalism to meet today over Biden vaccine mandate
Idaho Speaker of the House Scott Bedke explained to 670 KBOI last week, the joint Committee on Federalism would be getting together to consider President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. It appears those lawmakers will be having that committee meeting today. This comes as many Idaho lawmakers are angry with the vaccine mandate announced by the…… MORE
Governor Little directs an additional $10 million to Idaho hospitals
Idaho will direct more aid to hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. Governor Brad Little announced Idaho will direct an additional $10 million in relief dollars to address the growing needs in Idaho hospitals, primary and urgent care clinics, and skilled nursing facilities due to the recent surge in COVID-19 patients needing care. Since the COVID-19…… MORE
Idaho Lottery “Scratch for Schools” hosting Treasure Valley Schools fundraising event
The Idaho Lottery’s yearly fundraiser “Scratch for Schools” is hosting 150 Treasure Valley Schools for a fundraising event. Schools across Idaho will gather for a hectic fundraising challenge again today. Each school is given an entire pack of Idaho Lottery scratch tickets and five minutes, and whichever schools scratch the most tickets they will…… MORE
Committee on Federalism set to meet to discuss Biden vaccine mandate
Idaho Speaker of the House Scott Bedke explained to 670 KBOI last week, the joint Committee on Federalism would be getting together to consider President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. It appears those lawmakers will be having that committee meeting on Wednesday. This comes as many Idaho lawmakers are angry with the vaccine mandate announced by…… MORE
