Today – June 21st – marks the official 1st full day of Summer. With summer comes heat – and the Treasure Valley is going to have plenty of it over the next week or more. Temperatures today could reach as high as the upper 90’s to 100, with the same expected all week –…… MORE
At an event held in Kliener Park on Saturday afternoon, Ammon Bundy made it official; he is running for Governor in Idaho. Bundy spoke to an audience of about 700 people, saying he will run as a Republican and intends to unite the party. Bundy told the audience he wants to get rid of…… MORE
Congressman Russ Fulcher Announces Cancer Diagnosis The following massage appeared on Congressman Russ Fulchers Facebook page about 7pm on Thursday evening. (6/17/21) A personal note to my friends and neighbors: I frequently reach out to you to communicate politically themed messages or request your counsel regarding the same. But today’s message is for…… MORE
We told you on Wednesday that the West Ada School District is dropping it’s mask policy for the upcoming school year. It appears Caldwell schools are following suit. The Caldwell School District trustees voted to change the mask policy from required to recommended, meaning face coverings are now optional for students and staff. However,…… MORE
Some public universities in Oregon will require students and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) in Ontario said it won’t issue a mandate. TVCC explains, as for now – vaccinations are still a choice not a requirement, but the college is encouraging students and faculty to get vaccinated.…… MORE
Students in the West Ada School District won’t be required to wear masks in the classroom next academic year. The West Ada Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to remove the mask requirement from its student handbook for the upcoming school year. The Idaho Statesman reports, Trustees had already voted to make masks…… MORE
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival is back this year – and will launch ticket sales on Monday – June 21st. The company delayed its opening until July 8th to make changes to the season lineup of plays and finalize seating arrangements. The Idaho Statesman reports, new audience members can buy tickets in all price ranges,…… MORE
The following is a release from the city of Boise. 6/16/21 CITY OF BOISE APPROVES BOLD NEW CLIMATE GOAL: CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2050 The Boise City Council unanimously approved a bold set of climate action goals. The approval sets a carbon neutral goal for city government by 2035 and for the entire community by 2050. “Tonight is truly an historic moment for our city,” said Mayor Lauren McLean. “This…… MORE
Idaho’s largest home builder went head to head in an auction against the nation’s largest luxury builder and came away with 282 acres of state farmland near Caldwell to develop with houses. But it cost six times the property’s appraised value — a windfall for the University of Idaho, the sale’s beneficiary. The Idaho Statesman…… MORE
Another community event is getting ready for a return this summer. Meridian Dairy Days had to be canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Meridian Dairy Days will be held on June 24-26, 2021. There will be pancake feed, parade, music, carnival, racing, vendors, food, fireworks, and more. Organizers say they are ready to welcome…… MORE
February in Idaho gets a bad rap. People complain about the cold weather, the snow, and the short days. But there’s actually a lot to love about February in Idaho. For starters, there’s the snow. Yes, it’s cold, but that just means there’s more snow to play in. And what could be better than a…
If you’re a fan of country music, then you know that there’s no better place to see a show than in Idaho. Here are just a few of the reasons why: The Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on a summer evening is absolutely perfect. There’s nothing quite like spending a warm summer evening under the…
Larry Fleet will be at the Knitting Factory March 1st, 2025! Visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00612419E25DD5 to get your tickets!
Tori D here…before I get into the meat of this, if you or someone you know is struggling with domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text “START” (78278) to Crisis Text Line at 88788. I woke up to my work email buzzing at 6:30AM today, and I opened an email…