Category Archives: Breaking News

Boise Fire Bond Out of Money, Two Stations Still Need Repairs or Replacing

Boise Fire Bond Out of Money, Two Stations Still Need Repairs or Replacing

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The $17 million dollar Boise Fire bond that voters approved in 2014 was supposed to have rehabilitated four fire stations, and built the new fire training center. The problem…with two fire stations to go, the bond money has run out. City spokesman Mike Journee says they worked the numbers before the…MORE

9th Circuit: Boise’s Ban on Sleeping in Public Is Cruel

9th Circuit: Boise’s Ban on Sleeping in Public Is Cruel

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals says Boise’s ordinance banning outdoor sleeping is cruel, and therefore the City can’t arrest people for sleeping on the streets. According to the Idaho Press, the Court handed down a decision Tuesday, saying Boise can’t arrest people for camping on city streets…it comes from…MORE

Micron Expanding Operations in Virginia; 1,100 Jobs Could be Created There

Micron Expanding Operations in Virginia; 1,100 Jobs Could be Created There

Manassas, Virginia (670 KBOI News) – Micron Technologies is expanding its operations in Northern Virginia, and could add another 1,100 jobs there over the next decade. In a statement released Wednesday, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said the site in Manassas, Virginia…about 40 miles west of Washington DC…makes long-lifecycle products for the automotive, networking and industrial markets, and…MORE

Boise Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

Boise Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

Boise (670 KBOI News) – A California man is in the Ada County Jail this afternoon, charged with felony armed robbery, after a bank robbery this morning. Boise Police say Timothy Freegard, of Galt California, robbed a bank near the intersection of Fairview and Cole Road just after 10 am. After he drove off, officers began…MORE

It’s Not Too Late to Score Cheap(er) Tickets for Labor Day Weekend

It’s Not Too Late to Score Cheap(er) Tickets for Labor Day Weekend

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Labor Day weekend is coming up in a few days…got any plans? If you’re up to planning a last-minute getaway to Vegas, LA or other destinations, this is a great time to do it, because flights are cheap…er. Travel expert Zach Burau says the airlines have dropped prices to popular destinations…MORE

DMV Woes Continue, Sheriffs Say They Want Out

DMV Woes Continue, Sheriffs Say They Want Out

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Software problems at the Idaho Transportation Department have led to long wait times to get drivers’ licenses, or DMV offices that are closed altogether…and the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association is tired of their employees taking the blame for it. At the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue spoke for…MORE

Wapati Fire Grows Quickly Near Grandjean

Wapati Fire Grows Quickly Near Grandjean

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The cool, wet weather today in the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests is helping firefighters in their effort to get the Wapati Fire under control. It was first spotted about 2:00 Saturday afternoon and spread quickly, says Mike Williamson with the Boise National Forest. “It spread quickly; we have it at…MORE

Tax Commission: Avoid April Surprise, Review Your Exemptions

Tax Commission: Avoid April Surprise, Review Your Exemptions

Boise (670 KBOI News) – You filed your 2017 taxes months ago, and Tax Day 2019 is months off…so taxes may be the furthest thing from your mind right now. But Renee Eymann with the Idaho Tax Commission reminds us there were major tax changes at the federal and state levels, and you don’t want to…MORE

Race Organizer Goes Out of Business, Says No Refunds

Race Organizer Goes Out of Business, Says No Refunds

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Are you a runner? If you like to run in 10Ks or half marathons, you might want to listen up. CBS-2 TV is reporting race organizer Final Kick is going out of business, and will not be giving any refunds, or even medals earned in races that have already been run.…MORE