Idaho is a beautiful state and many citizens volunteer their time to maintain Idaho’s roadways. The Idaho Transportation Department Volunteer Services Program allows groups to commit to picking up litter along a two-mile stretch of highway twice yearly and deposit it in bags provided by ITD. The Idaho Transportation Department maintenance crews gather the bagged…… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Medicare open enrollment begins October 15th
As open enrollment for Medicare will begin Tuesday October 15th, the Idaho Department of Insurance is promoting free information. The Idaho Capital Sun reports the state insurance agency is encouraging people eligible and existing enrollees to review plan options and costs during open enrollment for the federal health program that provides health insurance for older…… MORE
Caldwell High School student brought weapon to school Thursday
Police arrested a Caldwell High School student who brought a weapon to school Thursday morning. According to an email shared with the Idaho Statesman, school went into lockdown after the incident was reported. Caldwell High School Principal Anita Wilson sent an email to parents at about 10:30 a.m. saying a student brought a weapon to…… MORE
Nampa man arrested for residential burglary
A Nampa man was arrested for residential burglary and drug-related charges on Wednesday morning after officers executed a search warrant. CBS2 reports Nampa Police and the Property Crimes Detectives executed a search warrant just after 7 a.m. on Wednesday on a house in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue. Officers obtained the warrant as part…… MORE
Moscow stabbing between family members
Moscow Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing occurring at a North Washington Street Apartment on Wednesday at approximately 9:42 p.m. According to CBS2 the reporting party stated they heard a commotion, entered the residence’s living room area and saw the victim, a 73-year-old male, holding the 35 year old male…… MORE
Avista Utilities customers see decrease in monthly bill
Residential Avista Utilities customers will see their monthly bills decrease starting this month. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission, in late September, approved two applications from Avista Utilities that will result in a decrease in rates the utility’s customers pay. The Idaho Capital Sun reports the power cost adjustment is an annual rate adjustment that reflects…… MORE
Boise State’s Blue turf voted best attraction
Boise State’s Blue turf voted best attraction for sports fans by USA Today. USA Today announced that the Blue was selected by an “online public vote in USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest.” CBS2 reports The Blue beat out several notable sporting locations, including the Kentucky Derby Museum, the College Football Hall…… MORE
Proposition 1 is the hot election issue
One of the most closely watched elections in Idaho in 2024 may not involve any candidates or political parties. Instead, Idahoans across the state are following Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that seeks to repeal Idaho’s closed party primary elections. The Idaho Capital Sun reports Proposition 1 would create nonpartisan top-four primary elections that are…… MORE
Meridian’s The District at Ten Mile will move forward
The District at Ten Mile, a 200-acre development, will be located on the northwest corner of the Interstate 84 and Ten Mile Road interchange in South Meridian. According to the Idaho Statesman, the Meridian City Council wrestled with worries about the project’s impact on traffic and school enrollment, but ultimately greenlit the development without taking…… MORE
City of Boise settled with Boise Police Officer
The City of Boise has settled a dispute with Boise Police Officer, Kirk Rush. Rush sought damages for alleged misconduct of former Police Chief Ryan Lee relating to an October 2021 training incident. After significant litigation, the parties participated in court-ordered mediation. During mediation, Intact, the city’s insurance provider in this matter, exercised its rights…… MORE
