(Photo courtesy of Google Maps and CBS2) Harley Davidson is hosting a suicide awareness event on Saturday. The Suicide Shake Down Run and Rally event is family friendly, FREE to attend and sponsored by One More Day and the Ada County Coroner. Kickstands up at 10am for the motorcycle ride at the Whisky River in…… MORE
Boise City Council looks to restore Amtrak Pioneer line
The Boise City Council wants to resurrect Amtrak’s Pioneer line that once connected Boise to Salt Lake City, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle. The Pioneer line was discontinued in 1997. A proposed Boise City Council resolution supports restoring the route between Salt Lake City and Portland, including a stop at the long-dormant Boise Depot. In…… MORE
Boise has the fastest rising home sales prices in the nation
Everyone knows the Boise housing market has surged in recent years. Rents here are rising at the fastest pace in the nation. Now a new report says our house-sale prices are the fastest-rising in the country, too. Realtor.com examined the 300 largest metropolitan areas to find out which cities had the largest growth in…… MORE
West Ada providing summer schools targeted at reading and math
The West Ada School District is providing a K-5 summer school that’s targeted at reading and math intervention. The district will also provide a kindergarten readiness summer program that is open to all incoming kindergarten students. CBS2 reports there will also be options for older children. A Middle School Summer School for 6-8 grade students…… MORE
Boise updates animal cruelty code including new “Good Samaritan” immunity for rescuers
CBS2 reports the City of Boise’s newly updated animal cruelty code went into effect on Monday. The updated code includes changes to animal cruelty regulations as well as general enforcement changes. “This represents a complete re-write of our animal code, setting the ‘gold standard’ for our furry friends and creates a ‘compassionate animal code’ for…… MORE
State will not dispute Lori Vallow’s competency evaluation
CBS2 reports an order was filed in May declaring Lori Vallow Daybell not fit for trial. “The completed assessment determined that at this time the Defendant is not competent to proceed, and recommends restorative treatment,” the order staying case reads. Prosecuting Attorney Rob Wood had originally contested the findings of the court. However, a withdrawal of contest…… MORE
Fire burns north Boise home
Fire crews from several agencies battled a house fire in Boise Sunday evening. Crews were called to West Maymie Road, which is north of State Street and east of Horseshoe Bend Road. The first call came in just before 8:30 pm. Smoke could be seen coming from the home as crews worked to put…… MORE
Gas prices continue to rise in Idaho
Last week the average price of fuel in Idaho was $3.27. That’s up 2 cents from a week ago and 13 cents from a month ago. In June of last year, the average cost per gallon was $2.23. As is typical, Idaho’s fuel costs are higher than the national average, currently $3.04. Suzanne Budge with…… MORE
Idaho School Boards Association President-elect withdrawals from McGeachin Task Force
Idaho School Boards Association President-elect Jason Knopp withdrew from the “Task Force to Examine Indoctrination in Idaho Education” Friday, a week after the committee’s first meeting. Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin organized the committee to root out alleged leftist indoctrination from Idaho public schools. In a prepared statement to Idaho Ed News, the Melba School Board trustee reproached…… MORE
City of Boise to name downtown park in honor of ‘trailblazer’ Cheri Buckner-Webb
CBS2 reports the City of Boise will name its latest park after former Idaho state senator and fifth-generation Idahoan Cheri Buckner-Webb. “Naming this park for Cherie Buckner Webb honors this trailblazing Boisean who, while making our community a better place has inspired and empowered generations of Boiseans,” said Boise mayor Lauren McLean. “Now everyone who…… MORE
