The Middleton Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting. At around 2 a.m. Sunday morning Middleton Police and Canyon County Sheriff’s Office were called to 4th and Hawthorne for a disturbance followed by shots fired. One person is dead and the suspect has fled the area. Police are asking the public…… MORE
Primary Election Results
Candidate races United States Senator – Democrat Winner Candidate Votes Percent Ben Pursley 12,008 42% David Roth 16,348 58% Precincts still reporting United States Senator – Republican Winner Candidate Votes Percent Brenda Bourn 17,911 9% Mike Crapo (incumbent) 139,931 67% Natalie M Fleming 13,412 6% Scott Trotter 21,380 10%…… MORE
Some Boise National Forest campgrounds remain closed
The Boise National Forest is sending a friendly reminder to folks eager to get outside and start camping. In a statement, Boise National Forest managers say they would like people to be patient as they work to open recreation sites. Recent weather has disrupted schedules, and campground openings may be delayed if they aren’t accessible…… MORE
Half-day kindergarten option open for parents in West Ada School District
Parents in the West Ada School District will have more choices to make for their children’s education this year. West Ada has opened up half-day kindergarten enrollment for interested families. Last month, the district announced it would be offering full-day kindergarten to all students at no additional cost at all district-wide elementary schools. For parents…… MORE
Today is Primary Day with polls open 8am to 8pm
With primary election day officially here, voters need to know a thing or two before casting their votes today. Local election officials in Ada and Canyon counties stressed the importance of residents knowing their correct polling location. The Ada County clerk’s office tells the Idaho Press, because of statewide redistricting, many Ada County voters have…… MORE
City of Boise OKs $6.5 million in federal rental assistance
The Boise City Council on Tuesday approved about $6.5 million in federal rental assistance. The funds are from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and will be directed to families in Boise making 80 percent or below the average income for the area. “Thanks to the partnership we forged with Boise City Ada County Housing Authority,…… MORE
Nampa School Board OKs removal of 24 ‘challenged books’
Several popular books will no longer be available in Nampa. The Nampa School Board has approved the removal of two dozen books across district library shelves. The board voted Monday 3-2 to remove what it calls “challenged books” such as Kite Runner, Thirteen Reasons Why, and The Handmaid’s Tale. The two board members who voted…… MORE
State of Idaho to hold McGeachin’s salary, then work to make her salary whole
Money for the balance of McGeachin’s salary would come out of the next year’s budget Courtesy: Idaho Capitol Sun BY: CLARK CORBIN – MAY 9, 2022 5:11 PM Idaho state officials will withhold Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s salary at the end of the current fiscal year to avoid a budget shortfall, but will work to make her salary…… MORE
Power restored in Boise
The past few days have been busy ones for workers with Idaho Power. The snow from Monday caused a number of problems, including several trees and branches falling which led to outages in several neighborhoods. There were more problems this morning, but those issues seem to have now been sorted out. Over 2,000 people lost…… MORE
Clean-Energy Groups: ID Needs Community-Owned Solar Projects
Clean-Energy Groups: ID Needs Community-Owned Solar Projects Eric Tegethoff Clean-energy advocates are calling on Idaho Power to go further with its energy plans, pushing for community ownership of renewable energy sources. The utility company has proposed expanding its renewable-energy options with its “Clean Energy Your Way” program. It includes an option to subscribe for energy…… MORE
