Governor Brad Little issued the following statement after joining President Joe Biden at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise today to discuss the impacts of wildfire in the West. “Two-thirds of Idaho is public land managed by the federal government, and it is imperative we keep lines of communication open with our federal partners…… MORE
Rep Heather Scott says some Idaho House members plan return to Boise for Session this week
In light of recent developments, some Idaho House members say they are planning to return to Boise for Session this week. In an update from Representative Heather Scott, she says she as well as other house members will return to Boise on Wednesday to address the President’s recent mandates on the COVID-19 vaccine. In the…… MORE
2021 Boise Pride Festival wraps up
The 2021 Boise Pride Festival wrapped up Sunday with their largest parade yet and other festivities. People lined the streets of the parade route in downtown Boise Sunday morning, waving flags and cheering on the people who were part of the more than 50 floats in this year’s parade. Idaho News 6 reports Michael…… MORE
President Joe Biden set to arrive in Boise at 11:50am
U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to be in Boise today for 2 hours, 5 minutes. The White House released details of Biden’s trip late Sunday evening. Biden will depart from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and he is scheduled to arrive in Boise at 11:50 a.m. The Idaho Statesman reports the president will receive…… MORE
Boise State welcomes Bronco Nation back to Albertsons Stadium
Boise State welcomes Bronco Nation back to Albertsons Stadium for the first time in nearly 650 days! Boise State had no fans for last year’s home opener against Utah State and around 1,000 fans for home games against BYU and Colorado State. In a stadium that seats more than 36,000 fans, it did little to…… MORE
State of Idaho reports 21 new deaths related to COVID-19
The state of Idaho is reporting 21 additional deaths related to COVID-19. Health officials on Thursday released the new coronavirus statistics — showing an additional 1,459 cases (down slightly from Wednesday). Meanwhile – Idaho hospitals are struggling with staffing levels as they try to handle the latest surge of people who are getting sick. Volunteers…… MORE
President Joe Biden will visit Idaho Monday
President Joe Biden will travel to Boise on Monday in an effort to survey wildfire damage in the West. White House officials announced on Thursday that Biden will visit the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise as part of his first stop in the West. The Idaho Statesman reports Biden’s trip follows his visit to…… MORE
Campaign season has begun in Canyon County’s 10 cities
Campaign season is here. Voters in Canyon County’s 10 cities will choose from over 90 candidates running for office in the November election. Voters will also pick from 32 candidates seeking terms on the Nampa, Vallivue, Caldwell, Middleton, Parma, Wilder, Melba, Marsing, Notus and Homedale school boards. The Idaho Statesman reports voters in Nampa, Caldwell,…… MORE
St. Alphonsus will not be providing COVID-19 tests in the ER
St. Alphonsus says COVID-19 testing at its emergency rooms is only available if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Hospitals in the state are overwhelmed with patients. To try and keep up, St. Alphonsus will not be providing COVID-19 tests in the ER—even if patients have other emergency needs—unless the patient has COVID-19 symptoms. This applies to…… MORE
Nampa School District says masks remain optional
The Nampa School District is holding steady with its current plan. On Wednesday, the board of trustees voted 3-2 to not require masks for students and staff after a heated discussion between board members. In Nampa schools, over 25 percent of high school students were not in attendance on Aug. 30, and about 20 percent…… MORE
