Summer is coming to an end and so is the Boise River float season. According to CBS2, if you plan to float the river in the next couple of weeks there are a few important things to remember: Equipment rentals at Barber Park and the shuttle service will be closed between Monday and Thursday until…… MORE
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Case of measles in southeast Idaho
A child has been diagnosed with measles in southeast Idaho according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. According to The Department, the child was traveling internationally and had not been vaccinated against the disease, and though the child was seen by medical providers they were not hospitalized. CBS 2 reports the child traveled…… MORE
Soldiers will help fight Idaho wildfires
Firefighters in the west are getting some help. CBS2 reports the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise is mobilizing active-duty military personnel to help with firefighting efforts. On Saturday more than 250 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington will arrive in Boise and then deploy to the Boise and Payette national forests to…… MORE
Idaho wastewater treatment plants compliance issues
The Idaho Conservation League’s (ICL) seventh annual study of Idaho’s wastewater treatment plants found in 2023, more than 58% of all sewage facilities in Idaho failed to comply with Clean Water Act standards for the discharge of harmful bacteria, chemicals, toxic metals, and other substances. CBS2 reports that last year, there were 458 violations of…… MORE
16 metals found in 14 brands of tampons
Local gynecologists expect to answer more questions about tampon usage from their patients as they meet for regular checkups following a study finding measurable levels of 16 different metals in the period products. CBS2 reports the study by University of California, Berkeley researchers found measurable levels of 16 metals in 30 tampons from 14 brands,…… MORE
Micron’s new Early Learning Center in Boise
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean said that the opening of Micron’s new Early Learning Center in Boise, was just the first step in a long process of addressing the need for childcare in the Treasure Valley but emphasized that it’s an important first step. According to CBS2 reporting, Mayor McLean said “there is so much more…… MORE
Attorney General Labrador lost lawsuit
“IDAHOANS FOR OPEN PRIMARIES” SAYS THEY’VE SCORED A VICTORY FOR VOTERS FROM IDAHO’S SUPREME COURT DECISION… THE IDAHO SUPREME COURT – UNANIMOUSLY REJECTING A LAWSUIT BROUGHT BY STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL RAÚL LABRADOR OVER THE OPEN PRIMARIES INITIATIVE AND SENDING IT BACK TO A LOWER COURT TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE MATTER… “IDAHOANS FOR OPEN…… MORE
Caldwell Fire Push-In ceremony
THE CALDWELL FIRE DEPARTMENT — INVITING NEIGHBORS TO CHECK OUT THEIR NEW FIRE TRUCK… THEY’RE HOLDING A PUSH-IN CEREMONY ON MONDAY — AUGUST 19… THEY’RE HOLDING A PUSH-IN CEREMONY ON MONDAY — AUGUST 19… IT’S AT CALDWELL FIRE STATION TWO ON USTICK… THERE — THE FIREFIGHTERS WILL ‘PUSH-IN’ THE NEW 20-24 PIERCE ENFORCER ENGINE INTO…… MORE
Latah County objects change of venue for Kohberger
LATAH COUNTY PROSECUTORS OBJECTING TO A CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THE TRIAL OF A MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING FOUR UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO STUDENTS – ARGUING IT WOULD BE INCONVENIENT. BRYAN KOHBERGHER’S ACCUSED OF STABBING MADISON MOGEN, KAYLEE GONCALVES, XANA KERNODLE, AND ETHAN CHAPIN TO DEATH IN AN OFF-CAMPUS HOME IN MOSCOW. KOHBERGER’S ATTORNEYS HAV BEEN…… MORE
Treasure Valley coronavirus spike
A SUMMER CORONAVIRUS SPIKE HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN THE TREASURE VALLEY – EARLIER THAN IDAHO HEALTH LEADERS EXPECTED. THE STATE EPIDIEMIOLOGIST SAYS IT’S HAPPENING EARLIER THAN EXPECTED – ADMITTING HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE STILL TRYING TO UNDERSTAN COVID-19’S PATTERNS. IT’S SEASONAL AS EXPECTED BUT DOESN’T FADE AWAY AS EXPECTED. THE EPIDEMIOLOGIST SAYS – WITH KIDS GOING…… MORE
