Like many businesses, the West Ada School District is experiencing staffing shortages. Currently, there are 339 unfilled positions in the West Ada School District. Char Jackson, chief communication officer for the West Ada School District, says it’s down 30-40 percent for custodial maintenance staff. CBS 2 News reports, the Boise School District is also struggling…… MORE
Earthquake Shakes Treasure Valley on Saturday Night
Did you feel the shake Saturday night? Central Idaho’s strongest earthquake of the year shook the Boise area at 10:18 pm, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The initial quake of 4.0, centered near Stanley was the strongest since November 2020. But there were 5 other after-shocks between about 10:40 and midnight…all ranging from…… MORE
Caldwell school administrator dies of COVID-19
A Caldwell school and community are reeling following the death of an admired administrator. Javier Castaneda, the principal and superintendent of Heritage Community Charter School, died as an “unexpected result” of falling ill with COVID-19. Castaneda is survived by his wife, Maria, and seven children. The Idaho Press reports, Castaneda began to show symptoms around…… MORE
Broncos fall to Cowboys 21-20
The Broncos suffered a heartbreaking 21-20 loss to the Oklahoma State at Albertsons Stadium Saturday night. Hosting the first Big 12 team on The Blue in regular season history, the Broncos hoped to make a statement and prove they still belong in the national conversation. But they had two costly turnovers and just 64 yards…… MORE
BSU will require negative COVID test or proof of vaccination to attend football game Saturday
On Friday, Dr. Marlene Tromp, President, Boise State University, Odette Bolano, President and CEO, Saint Alphonsus Health System, and Chris Roth, President and CEO, St. Luke’s Health System wrote the following letter and posted it on the BSU website’s News for the Campus Community page regarding public health and football attendance. Dear colleagues, Throughout the pandemic…… MORE
FDA authorized Pfizer booster shots
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted 18-0 to authorize a Pfizer booster shot for Americans 65 years and older and those at risk of severe COVID-19 infection. The panel also voted to authorize a booster shot for those who are at risk of severe COVID-19 due to their job, including health care workers,…… MORE
COVID-19 safety measures added to Treefort Music Fest
Treefort 9 will proceed as planned with the addition of extra COVID-19 safety measures, including limited attendance. With that said, the music festival held in downtown Boise announced this morning (Friday morning) that tickets to the event are no longer being sold. Boise Weekly reports that according to the announcement on Twitter, Treefort Music Fest…… MORE
Boise State to offer incentives for fans who wear masks at the game this week
A reminder for those of you heading to watch Boise STate play tomorrow…They will be offering incentives for fans who wear masks at the game this week. Very few fans were seen wearing masks during Boise State’s win over UTEP in the home opener last Friday. The Idaho Press reports, fans that choose to get…… MORE
Household hazardous and electronic waste drop off Saturday at Ford Idaho Center
Sometimes – people have stuff stored away – and are just waiting for a good opportunity to get rid of it… Well, this might be your big chance. Canyon County residents will be able to drop off household hazardous and electronic waste for free this Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center parking lot from 10…… MORE
IDHW activates Crisis Standards of Care for all of Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated Crisis Standards of Care across the entire state of Idaho due to the state’s massive influx of COVID-19 patients being hospitalized. The surge, IDHW says, has exhausted existing resources in all areas of Idaho. Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) was activated in northern Idaho back on…… MORE
