Some school districts are struggling to cover routine maintenance costs. House Bill 521, enacted this year by Idaho Gov. Brad Little and the Idaho Legislature, directed an additional $1.5 billion in state funding to schools over the next decade. Idaho Ed News.org reports the biggest slice is a $1 billion state bond, which will soon…… MORE
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Nampa looking for a Christmas tree
The City of Nampa Parks and Forestry Division is looking for the official Christmas tree for the upcoming holiday season. Residents willing to donate a 40 foot or taller pine or spruce tree to be the downtown Nampa Christmas tree for 2024 are encouraged to call the Nampa Parks Department. The tree must be located…… MORE
Boise City Council members holding town halls
Boise City Council members are inviting the community to a series of town halls over the next two weeks. A city of Boise news release stated that attendees will be able to engage with the council member representing their district “in a conversational format” and discuss “the issues most important to them.” The Idaho Press…… MORE
Idaho Humane Society needs donations
The Idaho Humane Society recently took in 26 cats and 6 parrots and is in need of donations. CBS2 reports the Humane Society has taken in 1,484 cats since July 1st many of which need food, foster care, and medical attention. The Humane Society says their resources are stretched thin and any donations will make…… MORE
More than half of Idaho’s wastewater treatment plants violated Clean Water Act
According to a new report by the Idaho Conservation League, more than half of Idaho’s wastewater treatment plants violated Clean Water Act pollution discharge limits at least once last year, while some plants routinely violated limits for years. The seventh annual Idaho Wastewater Treatment Plant Report found 458 violations in Idaho sewer treatment plants in…… MORE
Volunteers needed to clean Sawtooth area
Idaho environmental organizations are calling for volunteers to help conduct an upcoming annual cleanup at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The U.S. Forest Service is teaming up with environmental groups to perform the cleanup. The Idaho Capital Sun reports volunteers can sign up to clean zones in the front or backcountry within the Sawtooths. This…… MORE
Bogus Basin Road named one of the “sketchiest”
If you’ve ever driven Bogus Basin Rd in the winter, you won’t be surprised that it’s been named one of the “sketchiest” ski resort access roads in the country. The ski-news site SnowBrains ranked it No. 2 among nine such roads based on nearly 500 comments readers provided after SnowBrains asked for input….only Utah’s Powder…… MORE
Highway 21 will need repairs
State Highway 21 remains closed as the Wapiti Fire continues to burn between Lowman and Stanley, and repairs will need to take place. The Idaho Transportation Department has completed a damage assessment of the area, and says emergency contracts have been established, and repair efforts are actively underway. A release from ITD says crews are…… MORE
Iron Man race returns to Boise
After a 10 year hiatus, one of the world’s most popular triathlons is returning to Boise, and is expected to bring in millions to the local economy each year of the event. Ironman has announced that Boise will host the 70.3 version of the race for the next three years. The 70.3 mile race is…… MORE
Motorcycle crash in Garden City
Garden City Police were dispatched to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Chinden and Curtis on Tuesday night at approximately 9:15. CBS2 reports officers discovered a collision occurred between a Jeep SUV and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist appeared to be suffering grave injuries. Officers, firefighters and paramedics immediately began life-saving measures. The motorcyclist was…… MORE
