We have been telling you about elevated COVID numbers in Idaho or the past few weeks. On Tuesday – the state of Idaho reported more than 750 cases of COVID-19 — the highest single-day tally in months. Health officials reported 754 confirmed and probable cases on Tuesday. The day before, there were 626 new cases.…… MORE
Gem County will begin aerial spraying for mosquitoes
Aerial spraying for mosquitoes in Gem County starts this week. The local abatement district will fly a plane Thursday from 9 p.m. until midnight. The scheduled aerial application will be made to 12,800 acres west of the City of Emmett and out to the Gem County/Payette County line. The Gem County Mosquito Abatement District says…… MORE
Health officials to do additional testing at Cascade Reservoir after concerns raised
CBS2 reports that the Idaho Department of Environmental Equality says it will perform additional water sampling for harmful bacteria at Cascade Reservoir. The DEQ says it’s doing the tests after an increase in public concerns over water quality. Test results are expected to be finished by the end of the weekend. “In the meantime, people…… MORE
Special enrollment period for Marketplace health insurance plans ends Sunday August 15th
Need health insurance? The American Rescue Plan has made health coverage more affordable. New, lower costs on Marketplace coverage is available now. More people than ever before will qualify for help paying for health coverage, even those who weren’t eligible in the past. There’s a new Special Enrollment Period for the COVID-19 public health emergency.…… MORE
Department of Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and Idaho Department of Labor will be at same Mountain Home location
To streamline services and provide a better experience for customers, the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is moving its public-facing office in Mountain Home to a shared location with Central District Health (CDH) and the Idaho Department of Labor (DOL). DHW’s office, previously at 2420 American Legion Blvd., will relocate to 520 E. 8th St.…… MORE
Caldwell schools will recommend students and staff wear masks
The Caldwell School District Board of trustees on Monday voted unanimously to recommend all students and staff wear masks to begin the school year. The trustees did not pass a mandate (which was a possibility) and in turn settled on the recommendation for students and staff. Anyone not part of the day-to-day community that visits…… MORE
Fruitland child still missing after two weeks of searching
Today marks two weeks since a 5-year-old boy disappeared in Fruitland. Michael Vaughan was last seen July 27th near SW 9th Street in Fruitland. Since his disappearance, police and the FBI have been reviewing surveillance video from homes, they’ve emptied canals and searched the area. The community has come together and has business owners have…… MORE
Three physicians interview for CDH board seat
Three physicians interviewed for Central District Health’s open board seat Monday. The Idaho Press reports, the candidates are Dr. Sky Blue, Dr. Stanley Moss, and Dr. Ryan Cole. Each appeared for half-hour interviews before commissioners from each county the district serves. Central District Health is run by a seven-member board appointed by the county commissioners…… MORE
Boise Mayor calling for release of police body camera footage
Boise mayor Lauren McLean is calling on the release of body camera footage after three officer-involved shootings within a month. McLean wrote a letter to Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts on Friday to allow the city to release the footage to the public. McLean said she understands the public’s frustration when it comes to body…… MORE
Volunteers needed to help with food giveaway in Nampa
CBS2 reports the Idaho Foodbank has a lot of food to give away this week at the Ford Idaho Center. Now, it just needs some helping hands to do so. Organizers with the foodbank and the City of Nampa are looking for volunteers to help distribute food on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.…… MORE
