For the first time, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s education task force will accept public comment during the group’s final meeting Thursday at the Statehouse. Created by McGeachin in April, she said the task force was designed to “examine indoctrination in Idaho and to protect our young people from the scourge of critical race theory, socialism,…… MORE
Gov. Little comments on FDA full approval of COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Brad Little addressed the people of Idaho today in a video message regarding the positive news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its full approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine. View the Governor’s video message at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlguYAaeoro Governor Little’s full message to the people of Idaho follows: The United States…… MORE
St. Luke’s to begin scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccine booster
CBS2 reports people who are immunocompromised can start scheduling appointments for a third dose of the vaccine at St. Luke’s Monday. The “booster” shot will be the third injection of either the Moderna or Pfizer mRNA vaccine. The CDC does not recommend those who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine get a third injection…… MORE
Boise Parks and Recreation fall activity registration begins
The Boise Parks and Recreation team is hosting a variety of classes, camps, and volunteer opportunities in the coming months. Registration for all ages opens Monday, August 23 for Boise residents and Wednesday, August 25 for non-residents. Our programs will continue to focus on increased health and safety protocols. In line with current Centers for…… MORE
Idaho State Board of Education to meet this week in Pocatello
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a regular Board meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, August 25-26, 2021, in the Pond Student Union Building on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello. The meeting starts Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. (MDT) and will be carried via livestream on Idaho State University’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2nvxQmWunDx1IdQC-kXjMQ…… MORE
Boise Pride announces COVID-19 safety protocols for 2021 festival
On Sunday, Boise Pride announced new health and safety entry requirements for the 2021 Boise Pride Festival. A spokesperson said all attendees, vendors, staff, performers, volunteers, and anyone ages 12 and up will need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a negative PCR test administered on or after Thursday, Sept. 9th.…… MORE
Caldwell Night Rodeo concludes for 2021
The Caldwell Night Rodeo is ranked as one of the top five large outdoor rodeos in the country and this Canyon County tradition is almost 100-years-old. There were a couple of competitors that stood out this year. Utah Cowboy, Stetson Wright, won the saddle bronc competition, the bull riding and the all-around competition at…… MORE
Greyson Sigg wins the 2021 Albertsons Boise Open
Greyson Sigg secured his second Korn Ferry Tour title Sunday at the Albertsons Boise Open, carding a final-round, 6-under 65 at Hillcrest CC for a one-stroke win. Sigg trailed the leader by four strokes to begin the final round, but he steadily climbed the board thru Sunday afternoon. With the victory, Sigg ascends to the…… MORE
ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses. The affected horses are located in Lemhi, Twin Falls, Canyon, Ada, and Blaine counties. One horse was euthanized due to the severity of the disease, and the other horses are recovering under the supervision…… MORE
Track your tax rebate at tax.idaho.gov
Idahoans who qualify for a one-time tax rebate in 2021 can now track their payment online at tax.idaho.gov/rebate. To get the status of their rebate, they’ll need their Social Security number and either their Idaho driver’s license, state-issued identification number, or their 2020 income tax return. The rebate tool is available 24 hours a day.…… MORE
