The Idaho Transportation Department is ready to deliver the state’s Christmas tree to the steps of the Capitol on Monday morning. This year’s tree, which is always a blue spruce, will be held upright by a crane while it is cut and then carefully loaded onto ITD’s 50-foot transport truck. From there, it will be…… MORE
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Idaho’s lethal injection drugs expired
In the weeks leading up to what was expected to be a second attempt to execute Idaho’s longest-serving death row prisoner, state prison officials found they had a problem: Their lethal injection drugs expired. Already difficult to acquire for use in executions, the drugs are costly, too. According to public records obtained by the Idaho…… MORE
$14.5 million that should go to additional property tax cuts will not happen this year
On Tuesday, State budget officials said about $14.5 million in state revenues that should have gone toward reducing Idaho property taxes this year isn’t going out to taxpayers yet because of reporting challenges with the state’s massive new Luma business, HR and IT system. The Idaho Capital Sun reports the $14.5 million was flagged Tuesday…… MORE
Caldwell police arrest kidnapper
Caldwell Police have arrested and charged a local man for kidnapping and attacking a woman. Police report that 26-year-old Kenny John Cornish of Nampa allegedly kidnapped a woman he knew from a Caldwell home on Nov. 16. CBS2 reports the woman told police Cornish forced her to drive to several locations throughout Nampa, Kuna and…… MORE
Boise man indicted for selling firearms without a license
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced a federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment on November 13, 2024, charging Luke James Estep, 27, of Boise, with dealing firearms without a license. The two-count indictment alleges that in October 2024, Estep, who is not a licensed firearms dealer, was selling firearms. If convicted, he faces a…… MORE
I-84 closed between Ontario and Pendleton due to high winds
I-84 westbound near the Snake River is closed, and both directions of travel are closed between Ontario and Pendleton due to high winds. CBS2 reports a bomb cyclone continues to hammer the Pacific Northwest and winds are moving inland. ITD and Oregon Transportation Department report that high winds are making travel dangerous between Ontario and…… MORE
Boise Airport powered by 100% clean energy
The Boise Airport became powered by 100% clean energy this fall after Boise opted to be the first city to sign on to an optional new renewable energy program through Idaho Power. Steve Hubble, climate action manager for the city of Boise, said in an interview Thursday with the Idaho Capital Sun, the city of…… MORE
Valley Regional Transit Extra Hours service
Valley Regional Transit has announced the launch of Extra Hours, a late-night weekend service designed to make traveling safer and more convenient during the holiday season. Starting Friday, November 29th, and running through Saturday, December 28th, VRT will extend service hours on four key routes 3 Vista, 7 Fairview,9 State Street, 17 Warm Springs/Parkcenter on…… MORE
Idaho Power offers apprentice opportunities
National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 17–23, and Idaho Power is honoring generations of apprentices who power communities across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. An apprenticeship is a great way to train for a stable, rewarding, high-paying career in the energy industry. Idaho Power offers three pre-apprentice and eight federally registered apprentice-level programs that all require…… MORE
Meridian man who died in a car crash identified
The Ada County Coroner has identified a 28-year-old Meridian man who died in a car crash on November 15. CBS2 reported at the time of the crash that Police had closed the intersection at Meridian Rd. and Calderwood St. after a rollover crash. The driver has been identified as 28-year-old Braxton Steinburg. The Coroner reported…… MORE
