Pride flags along Harrison Blvd. in Boise’s North end were stolen from their poles overnight. Boise Pride Festival posted on Twitter they are “sad and disappointed” to report the flags were ripped down. An effort to replace them is underway and Boise Pride is asking people to support the effort by making a donation. CBS2…… MORE
Worst drought ever recorded in the Wood River Valley
The Wood River Valley is in desperate need of rain. In town, Ketchum mayor Neil Bradshaw says the city has yet to enact any water restrictions but asked that people be judicious in their use of water. CBS2 reports the city of Ketchum is currently in a Level 5 or “Exceptional Drought,’ and has banned…… MORE
Boise’s proposed new budget
Boise’s FY22 proposed budget for the general fund will be proposed at the Boise City Council Budget Workshop on June 22. The proposed budget is over $276 million and shows new demands on city services as more people come to live in Boise. According to a news release this proposed budget meets community goals and…… MORE
Congressman Russ Fulcher Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Congressman Russ Fulcher Announces Cancer Diagnosis The following massage appeared on Congressman Russ Fulchers Facebook page about 7pm on Thursday evening. (6/17/21) A personal note to my friends and neighbors: I frequently reach out to you to communicate politically themed messages or request your counsel regarding the same. But today’s message is for…… MORE
Masks now optional at Caldwell School District
We told you on Wednesday that the West Ada School District is dropping it’s mask policy for the upcoming school year. It appears Caldwell schools are following suit. The Caldwell School District trustees voted to change the mask policy from required to recommended, meaning face coverings are now optional for students and staff. However,…… MORE
Vaccinations not a requirement for students at TVCC
Some public universities in Oregon will require students and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) in Ontario said it won’t issue a mandate. TVCC explains, as for now – vaccinations are still a choice not a requirement, but the college is encouraging students and faculty to get vaccinated.…… MORE
More than 179,000 Idahoans are food insecure, expected to increase
More than one in every nine Idahoans will be food insecure at some point this year. That’s more than 200,000 of your neighbors. CBS2 reports Wednesday morning the Nampa Food Bank distributed boxes of food to people in need. A spokesperson for the city of Nampa said these distribution events usually have a large turnout…… MORE
West Ada Board of Trustees votes to remove mask requirement for the upcoming school year
Students in the West Ada School District won’t be required to wear masks in the classroom next academic year. The West Ada Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to remove the mask requirement from its student handbook for the upcoming school year. The Idaho Statesman reports, Trustees had already voted to make masks…… MORE
Idaho Shakespeare Festival tickets go on sale Monday
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival is back this year – and will launch ticket sales on Monday – June 21st. The company delayed its opening until July 8th to make changes to the season lineup of plays and finalize seating arrangements. The Idaho Statesman reports, new audience members can buy tickets in all price ranges,…… MORE
City of Boise sets carbon neutral goal for city government by 2035
The following is a release from the city of Boise. 6/16/21 CITY OF BOISE APPROVES BOLD NEW CLIMATE GOAL: CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2050 The Boise City Council unanimously approved a bold set of climate action goals. The approval sets a carbon neutral goal for city government by 2035 and for the entire community by 2050. “Tonight is truly an historic moment for our city,” said Mayor Lauren McLean. “This…… MORE
