On Saturday, Blue Cross of Idaho and the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition will partner for the fifth time to collect potentially dangerous and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Blue Cross of Idaho in Meridian. Treasure Valley residents may drop off prescription…… MORE
ACHD says Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue remains busiest intersection in Ada County
Ada County Highway District says the intersection at Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue has maintained its place as the busiest in Ada County. The highway district updates its numbers every three years, and the most recent information is from 2020. The Eagle/Fairview intersection took the top spot in 2005, and has held on to it…… MORE
Dry conditions already being felt
The forecasted drought and overall dry conditions appear to already be taking effect. The Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that Boise River basin boat ramps at Robie Creek, Macks Creek and half of Barclay Bay will be closed this summer due to low water supply. Lucky Peak reservoir is currently discharging about 2,800 cubic…… MORE
Firefighter training begins today
The skies above Boise will be busy this week with military aircraft practicing for fire season. The huge cargo planes are outfitted with a special firefighting system. It’s vital the pilots, their lead planes, and ground crews have a chance to train before the fire season explodes. KIVI-TV reports, last year was one of the…… MORE
A second In-N-Out Burger in the Treasure Valley
Talk about a Double-Double! In-N-Out burger has applied for a second restaurant to open in the Boise area. About a month after it was learned that In-N-Out applied for a permit for a new restaurant at The Village in Meridian near Fairview and Eagle Road, the mega-popular burger franchise appears to have an eye on…… MORE
Meridian man identified following skydiving accident
Following up on a story we told you about on Tuesday, as there is more information available today about a skydiving accident at the Caldwell Airport on Monday afternoon. The incident involved a tandem jump at Sky Down. Police report two people jumped from the plane and deployed the parachute without any issues. Witnesses say…… MORE
Idaho gas prices reach new record high
Idaho gas prices are still on the rise, with Monday’s average at a record-high for the state. Monday’s average price for regular gas is at $4.44, AAA says, which is an increase of four cents since last week. Matthew Conde with AAA Idaho explains that as long as we hover near $100 per barrel for…… MORE
Boise City Council approves Interfaith shelter on State Street
The Boise City Council has approved a controversial proposed homeless shelter on State Street. The council OK’d Interfaith Sanctuary’s application in a four to two vote late Monday night for a conditional use permit as long as roughly 30 conditions are met, including not exceeding 205-bed capacity. Of the many conditions, Interfaith would be required…… MORE
Boise Hawks to hold open tryouts
If you are a ball player who thinks you might have what it takes to play at the next level, or know someone who is…. your chance to play as a professional is here. The Boise Hawks will be holding open tryouts for this year’s season this week. The tryouts will be at the Memorial…… MORE
Nampa woman dies in crash Sunday
A Nampa woman died after her car caught on fire Sunday morning. Idaho State Police say the car crash happened just after midnight in Nampa. A Nampa woman was driving south on Prescott Ln. approaching Ustick Rd. Police say her car left the road, hit a tree, overturned, and then caught on fire. The woman…… MORE
