Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Boise lawyer Colleen Zahn to the Idaho Supreme Court, replacing Justice Roger Burdick, who is retiring June 30. “Colleen Zahn is an experienced and talented lawyer with a broad range of knowledge on complex legal issues. She will bring beneficial insight to Idaho’s highest court with her extensive…… MORE
Boise leads U.S. for rent increases
It’s not good news for renters in the Boise area…as rent increases show no signs of slowing. According to the latest report from Apartment List, rents grew by a staggering 6.6 percent over just the past month, and Boise continues to lead the top 100 markets for rent increases since March of 2020…with an increase…… MORE
New statue unveiled at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
A special ceremony was coordinated by the Idaho National Guard on the top of the hill at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery where a new statue was unveiled. The new statue is a male soldier kneeling and a female soldier standing next to him with her hand on his shoulder. It is available now for…… MORE
Ada County Sheriff Steve Bartlett Retires
In a surprise, Ada County Sheriff Steve Bartlett has retired, a spokesperson tells CBS2. Bartlett announced the move in an email to staff, which is effective immediately. The spokesperson said Bartlett’s decision “was not expected.” CBS 2 News reports, the sheriff is leaving before his term is finished. Andrea Dearden, director of communications for…… MORE
ACHD to begin chip seal operations in June
The Ada County Highway District will begin chip seal treatments starting Tuesday, June 1st on select streets in Boise and Meridian. ACHD will chip seal nearly 308 lane miles of roadway in Ada County this summer. Maintenance Zone 2 South, located south of I-84 to Lake Hazel Road, Five Mile west to McDermott, will receive chip seal…… MORE
CDH offers free sexually transmitted infection testing in June
During the month of June, Central District Health (CDH) is encouraging people to prioritize their sexual health status by getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), sometimes also referred to as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Between June 1 and June 30, CDH will offer free STI testing by appointment at its three clinics. In Boise,…… MORE
McGeachin responds to Gov. Little reversing order: ‘I remain undeterred’
CBS2 reports Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin responded to Governor Brad Little signing a new executive order Friday, reversing her own. McGeachin signed an executive order as acting governor on Thursday while Little was out of the state. The order prohibits the state and its political subdivisions, including public schools, to enforce mask mandates. Little signed…… MORE
Governor Brad Little Repeals McGeachin Executive Order
Governor Brad Little issued Executive Order 2021-08 today – “Repealing Executive Order 2021-07 to Restore Local Control” – and provided the following statement to the people of Idaho: My fellow Idahoans. We could talk ‘til we’re blue in the face about masks and whether they work – whether mask mandates work – but I think the people…… MORE
Bogus Basin opens for Summer weekend activities
Bogus Basin has something to offer this Memorial Day Weekend. The ski season is over, but Bogus Basin opens for other warm weather activities starting this Saturday, May 29. The mountain is open just on weekends for now, and goes to daily operations beginning June 19th. The mountain is still wet from rain, so the…… MORE
Officials warn of wildfire danger ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
As the holiday weekend — and unofficial start of summer — is upon us, officials are warning outdoor recreators of fire dangers. During the summer months, a more dangerous fire season is expected. To prevent wildfires, campers should practice campfire safety and check for fire restrictions and closures, planning ahead by finding out if campfires,…… MORE
