Once again – our Air Quality in the Treasure Valley is not ideal. The Boise Air Quality index (or AQI) shows we will once again be in the Moderate – or Yellow Category. AQair.com reports, the AQI in Boise is around 100 today, much better than the Red or Unhealthy category – which is where…… MORE
Idaho Senators Risch and Crapo sound off on Afghanistan withdrawal
The Idaho delegation in Washington is sounding off on what is happening in Afghanistan. That includes Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, who is blasting President Joe Biden on his handling of Afghanistan after the Taliban has taken over the country. In a realease, Crapo says, “The haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan is a failure of presidential leadership…… MORE
Idaho records highest coronavirus count on Monday since January
Coronavirus cases continue to surge in the Gem State. On Monday, Idaho health officials reported an additional 813 coronavirus cases. There were also six additional deaths reported in Monday’s numbers. Monday’s count is the highest single-day count since mid-January.… MORE
USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit – excluding additional funds provided as part of pandemic relief – will increase for Fiscal Year 2022 beginning on October 1, 2021. As directed…… MORE
Idaho to auction 16 Priest Lake lots
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) will auction 16 state endowment owned lots on Priest Lake appraised at $9,601,000 for deeded ownership during a public, oral auction on Saturday, August 21, in Coeur d’Alene. The auction starts at 10 AM (PT) at the Best Western-Coeur d’Alene Inn. Six lots to be auctioned are vacant, unleased…… MORE
Air quality remains poor in Treasure Valley today
The air in Boise and surrounding areas was not good over the weekend – and we are starting out the week the same way. We are expecting increased wildfire smoke impacts today and a high near 95. Air quality is expected to be within the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” or the Orange category. Some indications…… MORE
School Starts today for Boise School District
Local schools are welcoming students back to in-person learning this month. The Boise School District starts school today (Monday, Aug. 16.) The district will require all students and staff to wear face coverings while indoors for the upcoming school year. After the board earlier this month decided to begin the school year with a mask…… MORE
Dish customers could lose CBS2
CBS2 is reporting that if you watch CBS2 on Dish Network, you are in danger of losing CBS2 on Monday. The problem is a dispute between Dish and Sinclair Broadcast Group — the parent company and owner of CBS2. If an agreement isn’t reached, millions of viewers across the country could lose their favorite programming,…… MORE
Free breakfast, lunch and supper served in Boise School District
Boise School District is pleased to share that we are providing free meals for all students regardless of eligibility status. Meal applications are not required for children to receive free meals. Breakfast and lunch are served at all Boise schools. In cooperation with Boise Parks & Recreation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada…… MORE
FEMA authorizes funds to fight Bedrock fire in Idaho
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bedrock Fire burning in Nez Perce County, Idaho, and on the Nez Perce Reservation. The state of Idaho’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Regional Administrator…… MORE
