Employees at a Twin Falls Starbucks may be looking to unionize. The 1928 Bridgeview Boulevard employees plan on filing a formal petition for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election in the near future, and are joining the Starbucks Workers United movement, which already includes workers at over 175 locations across…… MORE
Ada and Canyon County staff up for May Primary Election
With the May 17th primary election steadily approaching, election offices say they are staffed up with poll workers to handle the job. Election offices in Canyon County and Ada County say they have enough poll workers aready and many poll workers on call. Canyon County will have two early voting locations this year, one in…… MORE
Public testimony continues into controversial Interfaith Sanctuary shelter proposal
Public testimony has wrapped up in the Interfaith Sanctuary’s appeal for a new shelter off State Street. The Boise City Council has been hearing the appeal all week after Boise Planning and Zoning denied the proposed homeless shelter. On Thursday, council members heard from members of the public and Boise Police chief Ryan Lee. CBS…… MORE
Aerial wildland fire training taking place in Boise April 25-29
The Forest Service, BLM, and other federal wildland fire agencies will conduct annual training for Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) personnel in and around Boise, starting next week. The training program for these firefighters will take place at Gowen Field. The training will include eight military C-130 Hercules aircraft. The training includes classroom sessions, flying…… MORE
Interfaith Sanctuary hearing picks up again today
Interfaith Sanctuary headed to day 3 of its appeal hearing with the Boise City council, pleading to get its State Street location approved. Andrew Scoggin, president of Interfaith explained to the City Council they have no other place to move, and that years of searching has confirmed that the State Street building is thier last…… MORE
Friday is deadline to register online to vote
An important deadline is coming up fast for the upcoming primary. The Ada County Clerk’s Office says Friday is the deadline to register online to vote ahead of the May 17 primary. If you miss the deadline, you will need to register at early voting or in person on Election Day. They also encourage new…… MORE
Idaho State Board of Education allows fee increases
Just like everything these days, the prices of just about everything is going up. And that includes education. The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday OK’d student fee increases at Lewis-Clark State College, the University of Idaho, Boise State and Idaho State University. CBS 2 News reports, Boise State will have the biggest fee…… MORE
Chad and Lori Daybell make court appearances
Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell asked a judge on Tuesday to enter a not-guilty plea on her behalf after she chose to remain silent, according to numerous media reports. Vallow Daybell was in a Fremont County courtroom — the first time the public has seen her since 2020, as she’s been under the care of…… MORE
Interfaith Sanctuary appeal continued Tuesday night
Public testimony in the Interfaith Sanctuary appeal for a new shelter location continued Tuesday. Interfaith Sanctuary highlighted its “medically fragile” program during testimony that houses those recovering from medical issues. Several area residents brought forth concerns on how the shelter’s move could affect their neighborhood. Public testimony is expected to last all week.… MORE
Woman who said she was raped by former state representative prepares for jury trial
A woman who said she was raped by a former state representative is preparing for the jury trial on April 26th. The woman, a previous legislative intern who said she was raped by former state representative Aaron von Ehlinger, was 19 years old when the alleged incident occurred in 2021. Von Ehlinger resigned from the…… MORE
