Funding to add electric vehicle charging infrastructure to 12 locations in Idaho was awarded through the state’s Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program. The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality say money from the program, which totals $2.6 million will provide funding for publicly available electric vehicle charging equipment…… MORE
Boise State undecided on QB following loss to Oregon State
Almost everything went wrong in a 34-17 loss at Oregon State Saturday night, and the Broncos also have a QB controversy to deal with. The Broncos were left with more questions than answers heading into a short week ahead of a matchup at Mountain West foe New Mexico on Friday. Boise State made a change…… MORE
Fire in Ketchum claims 26 condominium units
A structure Fire claimed 26 homes in the Ketchum area Saturday night at the Limelight Condominiums. Nobody was hurt in the blaze according to firefighters, with crews from Ketchum, Sun Valley, Wood River, and Hailey Fire departments all responding to the fire. Crews worked thru the night and contained the flames around 4am, but not…… MORE
Boise School District holding school board election on Tuesday
Today is the Boise School Board election, and polls are open (starting at 8am) to 8pm today for people who live within the Boise School District. There are 13 candidates running for five different seats on the school board. School board members, who are also called trustees, are elected at-large. That means any voter may…… MORE
Mayor McLean statement following Micron announcement
“This is a once in a generation investment in Boise from a home-grown company that is critical to the economic vitality of our community, our state and our nation. I’m so proud of the partnership it has taken to get to this point and excited for the opportunities continued collaboration brings. We looked hard at…… MORE
Micron set to build $15 billion chip facility in Boise
MICRON PRESS RELEASE Micron Technology, Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, today announced plans to invest approximately $15 billion through the end of the decade to construct a new fab for leading-edge memory manufacturing in Boise. This will be the first new memory manufacturing fab built…… MORE
Eagle doctor accused of inappropriate touching at clinic
A 68-year-old Eagle doctor is accused of inappropriately touching multiple victims at his work. Boise Police says officers arrested Dr. Stanley Waters of Eagle on a warrant for two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery at his work on the 1600 block of W. Shoreline Drive. He was booked into the Ada County Jail but has…… MORE
Vallivue schools struggle with overcrowding, district asks voters to approve bond
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — Nearly all of Vallivue’s elementary schools are out of space. District leaders hope voters approve a bond on the ballot this Tuesday to help. The $55 million bond would pay for the building of two elementary schools and the purchase of land for a future high school. District leaders say they’re making…… MORE
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
A heat Advisory is in effect today – and will remain in effect until Friday night for portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 105 on Wednesday. The National Weather Service says you should take a few precautions, such as drinking plenty of fluids, and stay out…… MORE
Boise on track for hottest August on record
(From CBS 2 News) Boise is on pace to see it’s hottest August on record, since records began in 1875. According to data from the National Weather Service, Boise averaged 82.8 degrees Fahrenheit through August 26th. The next closest average is 78.7, set back in 2001. It is important to note that there are still…… MORE
