A newly released study suggests the Gem State isn’t such a desirable place if you’re female. A report on “2021’s best and worst states for women’s equality” ranks Idaho second to last. The embarrassing assessment is from WalletHub, the personal finance website known for its metrics-based articles. There’s only one place in the U.S. where…… MORE
Jonas Brothers make vaccines or negative COVID-19 test requirement for Nampa show
The Jonas Brothers are the latest entertainers to make vaccines or a negative COVID-19 test a requirement for their show. The Idaho Press reports, band announced that their tour beginning Aug. 27 will require anyone at their shows to have proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the concert. The requirement…… MORE
State of Idaho reports 1,019 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
The state of Idaho is reporting a second-straight day of 1,000 daily cases. On Wednesday, health officials reported 1,019 confirmed and probable cases and eight new deaths. According to the state’s latest hospitalization data from Wednesday there are 436 patients currently hospitalized in Idaho along with 135 in an intensive care unit.… MORE
Gov. Little comments on Supreme Court decision to reinstate Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
Governor Brad Little issued a statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy: “Meth and fentanyl are the most serious and growing drug threats in Idaho, and there is a direct tie to the loose border with Mexico. The border crisis…… MORE
Chad Daybell waives right to speedy trial
Chad Daybell has waived his right to a speedy trial. The newly filed court documents were submitted to the courts Aug. 19. CBS2 reports Daybell is currently scheduled to have his trial begin in November, but with the development, his trial likely could be pushed to 2022. Daybell has been charged with murder for the…… MORE
Zoo Boise offers mobile vaccination clinic Saturday with free zoo admission following vaccination
Boise Parks and Recreation and St. Luke’s are teaming up to offer a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Zoo Boise on Saturday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The mobile vaccination unit will be located next to Zoo Boise’s front entrance. Any visitor to the zoo on Saturday who has a vaccination record displaying…… MORE
Boise County commissioners vote to appoint Dr. Ryan Cole’s to Idaho’s CDH Board of Health
All three Boise County commissioners voted in favor of Dr. Ryan Cole’s appointment to Idaho’s Central District Health Board of Health today (on Tuesday), leaving the Garden City pathologist in need of just one vote to secure his position on the board. Ada County commissioners first appointed Cole by a 2-1 vote on Aug.…… MORE
West Ada School District trustees vote to approve a mask mandate but parents can opt out
The West Ada School District board of trustees late Tuesday voted to approve a mask mandate for students and staff but will allow parents to opt-out of the requirement. The decision came after a lengthy meeting with local doctors, an update from the superintendent and roughly 90 minutes worth of testimony from students, teachers and…… MORE
1,032 new cases reported Tuesday
The state of Idaho is reporting more than 1,000 confirmed and probable cases of the coronavirus. On Monday, there were just over 600. Health officials say there were 1,032 new cases on Tuesday. There were also seven additional deaths.… MORE
Valley County Commission votes against Dr. Ryan Cole’s appointment to CDH Board of Health
Dr. Ryan Cole has not yet been ratified to the Central District Health Board of Health, and there are still questions on whether or not that will happen. A majority of the three-member Valley County Commission voted against Cole’s appointment on Monday because of concerns raised by local doctors who are opposed. The Idaho Statesman…… MORE
