Lorie Dankers, a TSA spokesperson, told 670 KBOI first that TSA officers at Boise Airport discovered the sixth firearm of 2021 this morning at 8 a.m. in the carry-on luggage of a female traveler ticketed for travel to Houston Intercontinental Airport. It was a Smith & Wesson M&P bodyguard handgun loaded with six rounds. This…… MORE
Idaho Country Music Legend Pinto Bennett has passed.
Originally posted by savingcountrymusic.com. Click the original story here. His legacy and influence is intertwined with a lot of the music you most certainly have enjoyed over the years. And now a legacy that started in Idaho and stretched all across the country and world has come to a close. He passed suddenly on Tuesday…… MORE
Driver’s license, other DMV fees will increase on July 1, 2021
Fees for standard Idaho driver’s licenses, identification cards and instruction permits will increase by $5 on July 1, 2021. A $2 fee increase for knowledge tests will also take place. The 2021 Idaho Legislature passed House Bill 161 to increase funding to the county sheriffs’ offices, which issue driving credentials on behalf of the State. The purpose of…… MORE
City of Nampa establishes cooling locations
Due to the extreme hot temperatures we are experiencing in the Treasure Valley, the City of Nampa has established “cooling locations” where the community is welcome to visit to get out of the heat: NAMPA PUBLIC LIBRARY MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM (located off the lobby) | 215 12th Ave South Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed…… MORE
Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines
Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2021, that raise household income eligibility limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment happen annually. To be eligible for the WIC program, an individual must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman,…… MORE
U.S. phone companies must begin using tech to block illegal robocalls
UPI reports that for Americans who are tired of receiving robocalls, help may be on the way Wednesday. A robocall is precisely what it sounds like — an automated recording at the other end of the line promoting or selling something. Often times, it’s an illegal scam. And federal regulators are starting to get tough…… MORE
Testing Shows Elevated Bacteria Levels at Esther Simplot Park Pond 1, Quinn’s Pond Beach Area
Recent water quality test results show rising levels of E. coli bacteria at Esther Simplot Park Pond 1 (where the children’s beach is located) and along the beach at Quinn’s Pond (the side of the pond closest to Esther Simplot Park). Signs are posted at both beaches warning users to swim at their own…… MORE
Rolling Blackouts Hit Spokeane Area as Heat Continues
Yes – it’s hot again today, and it’s been hot for several days. At least there is one thing we have not had to deal with yet here in the Treasure Valley… Rolling Blackouts. That’s not the case in Spokane where they announced there will be more rolling blackouts, even as the temperature soars…… MORE
Law Enforcement Preps for Holiday Weekend
Law enforcement agencies across the state are concerned about for the upcoming holiday weekend. Traffic-related deaths continue to rise and officials predict this weekend to be the busiest travel period since before the pandemic. ISP says the 4th of July is one of the major holiday’s law enforcement agencies see the most DUI’s. Idaho State…… MORE
Ammon Bundy trial continues into Wednesday
Testimony ended on day two of the trespassing trial of Ammon Bundy stemming from a disruption at the legislature’s special session last August. And prosecutors say they’ll call their last witness today, House Speaker Scott Bedke. They say Rep. Bedke was traveling from Salmon to Boise Tuesday and was unavailable to testify – but…… MORE
