Scentsy is inviting the community to their 8th annual Christmas lights event on the Scentsy campus Friday, Nov. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The magical outdoor display will be up all season long and it’s free for all to enjoy! The Scentsy campus has been wrapped in more than 900,000 beautiful lights. The…… MORE
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Short film “Idaho Supports Medicaid: In Our Words” Wednesday at Treefort Music Hall
Since Idaho voters chose to open up Medicaid eligibility to more people in 2018, the expanded program has faced scrutiny over its cost versus cost-savings. Some of this debate may be renewed with new lawmakers voted in during this year’s election preparing to gather for the 2025 legislative session. The Idaho Press reports there are…… MORE
Idaho State Police investigating a fatal Caldwell crash
Idaho State Police investigating a fatality crash that occurred at 4:13 P.M., on Monday, November 11, 2024, near the intersection of East. Homedale Road and Compass Way in Caldwell. A 43-year-old woman from Caldwell was driving westbound on Homedale Road in a 2006 Honda Accord, when the vehicle drifted off the north shoulder and struck…… MORE
Three Idaho school superintendents making over $200,000 a year
A third Idaho school superintendent has broken into the $200,000 club, a first in state history. IDedNews.org reports the list of superintendent salaries for this year was made available by the State Board of Education and West Ada’s leader Derek Bub is again on the top with an annual salary of $222,064, which is about…… MORE
Idaho overhauled public defense system and now must decide who pays for preparing court transcripts
The Idaho Supreme Court is deciding who must cover the costs of preparing court transcripts for indigent defendants on appeal — a decision complicated by the state’s recent overhaul of its public defense system. According to the Idaho Capital Sun, on Friday, the court ordered four entities — the state public defender, state appellate public…… MORE
Idaho school trustees condemn efforts to direct public funds to private education
Idaho school trustees on Friday overwhelmingly supported a statement condemning efforts to direct public funds to private education. IDEDNEWS.ORG reports more than 550 trustees gathered in Boise for the Idaho School Boards Association’s annual convention. Trustees attended workshops and voted on resolutions that set the ISBA’s policy agenda for the upcoming legislative session. This isn’t…… MORE
Gas prices are down again in the Treasure Valley
As Idaho drivers start gearing up for Black Friday sales, they may find themselves with a bit more spending money. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.20, which is eight cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago, and 59…… MORE
Boise officer involved shooting Sunday
A person was shot and killed by a Boise police officer following a hostage situation on Sunday. The Idaho Statesman reports that at 2:35 p.m., officers responded to a home on the 1300 block of North Liberty in West Boise. Police said a third party reported “concerning behavior and a possible hostage situation” in which…… MORE
Idaho Republicans have supermajority going into the 2025 legislative session
With all votes in Idaho counted, Republicans are set to increase their supermajority in the Idaho Legislature by three seats. The Idaho Capital Sun reports that once election officials finished counting ballots Wednesday, final, unofficial results released by the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office Wednesday afternoon showed that incumbent Sen. Rick Just, D-Boise, and incumbent…… MORE
September 2024 Ada and Canyon County homes sales
Ada and Canyon counties both had heightened numbers of home sales in September 2024 compared to the same month last year. The Idaho Press reports the ninth month, which is the most recent for which statistics are available, saw 716 sales in Ada County, compared to 582 in September 2023. The median home had a…… MORE
