Officials and general park enthusiasts were not happy today (Tuesday) after a picture surfaced of a large pile of trash left in one of Idaho’s national forests. The large pile of trash was found on lands in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The forest service took to Facebook to express their concern and advice after the…… MORE
Nearly all working families will get $250 to $300 a month starting in July
The next round of stimulus payments is targeted at families in the form of monthly payments from a newly expanded child tax credit. The White House said on July 15, “nearly all” working families will start seeing $250 to $300 per child automatically deposited into their bank accounts or sent to their mailboxes. The expanded…… MORE
Over 120 Idaho employers heading to Caldwell for outdoor hiring event
CBS2 reports that over 120 of Idaho’s employers will be heading to Caldwell on Wednesday for an outdoor hiring event. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be held at the G.A.L.S. Quad softball fields (4700 Skyway St.). The first half-hour is dedicated to veterans and their spouses. Employers include BSU,…… MORE
COVID-19 Cases Drop Below 100 per day in Idaho
In the last week, Idaho’s seven-day moving average for new daily COVID-19 cases fell below 100 per day for the first time in a year. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare data shows on June 17, the seven-day moving average fell to 98 cases per day. Since then, it has remained under 100…… MORE
KBOI Morning News Tuesday 6/22/21
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Idaho cities start receiving new round of federal relief dollars
Governor Brad Little and State Controller Brandon Woolf announced today Idaho cities with populations below 50,000 will start receiving their share of $54 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Governor Little and the Idaho Legislature unanimously accepted the federal funds, which will be used by local government in Idaho to respond to…… MORE
American Red Cross experiencing severe blood shortage
The American Red Cross announced in a press release it is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise — and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types — especially type O and those giving platelets — are urged to make an appointment…… MORE
Boise State Football adds two recruits over the weekend
The Boise State football team added two players to its 2022 recruiting class on Sunday. Three-star linebacker Kaeo Akana was first to announce his verbal commitment Sunday afternoon on Twitter. Not long after, wide receiver Keenan McCaddy made his verbal commitment. 247sports.com reports, Akana is one of the top overall 2022 recruits in Hawaii…… MORE
Hot Days Ahead for Boise
Today – June 21st – marks the official 1st full day of Summer. With summer comes heat – and the Treasure Valley is going to have plenty of it over the next week or more. Temperatures today could reach as high as the upper 90’s to 100, with the same expected all week –…… MORE
It’s Official: Ammon Bundy is Running for Governor
At an event held in Kliener Park on Saturday afternoon, Ammon Bundy made it official; he is running for Governor in Idaho. Bundy spoke to an audience of about 700 people, saying he will run as a Republican and intends to unite the party. Bundy told the audience he wants to get rid of…… MORE
