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Air Quality issues continue for Treasure Valley

Air Quality issues continue for Treasure Valley

Air quality remains unhealthy for all groups as of today (Tuesday). The air quality index currently sits between 120 and 140 AQI, which is unhealthy for people with sensitive breathing issues. Idaho’s largest fire and the second largest fire in the country, the Moose Fire, is measured at about 130,000 acres while being 37% contained.…MORE

West Ada School District offering no cost students dental cleaning

West Ada School District offering no cost students dental cleaning

West Ada has begun offering students an option for dental cleaning, fluoride, and sealants. West Ada School District and the Full Circle Health have teamed up to offer pediatric dental services for children in the West Ada School District that do not have Medicaid or private dental insurance. CBS 2 News reports, the Meridian Schools…MORE

West Ada School District offering no cost students dental cleaning

West Ada School District offering no cost students dental cleaning

West Ada has begun offering students an option for dental cleaning, fluoride, and sealants. West Ada School District and the Full Circle Health have teamed up to offer pediatric dental services for children in the West Ada School District that do not have Medicaid or private dental insurance. CBS 2 News reports, the Meridian Schools…MORE

ITD begins repaving project on Highway 55 South of Cascade

The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repaving a busy stretch of Highway 55, which may lead to some delays for drivers. Road crews will repave a six-mile stretch south of Cascade, repairing cracks, potholes and uneven surfaces. Additionally, construction will level out steep approaches and add a pavement apron to all roads and driveways connecting…MORE

Ross Fork Fire forces new mandatory evacuations

Ross Fork Fire forces new mandatory evacuations

More mandatory evacuation orders have been put in place from the Ross Fork Fire for residents on both Pettit Lake Road and Cabin Creek Road. As of last night, the Ross ForkFire has chared over 28,000 acres and is only 2% contained. Blaine County Sheriff’s Office announced the level 3 mandatory evacuations for those in…MORE

Boise Pride Fest to increase private security

Boise Pride Fest to increase private security

The Boise Pride Festival will increase private security presence ahead of its annual three-day event this weekend. Boise Pride is held on the heels of a North Idaho Pride Alliance event in June where police arrested 31 Patriot Front members who intended to derail the event. All 31 men are charged with conspiracy to riot,…MORE

Boise School District Board Election Results

Boise School District Board Election Results

The final count is now available for the Boise School District Trustee elections. When Shiva Rajbhandari is sworn in as a Boise School Board trustee on Monday evening, it will be the first time a student has ever served. Voters chose him over incumbent Steve Schmidt, while four other incumbents were reelected to their seats…MORE

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch selected as delegate to UN General Assembly meeting

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch selected as delegate to UN General Assembly meeting

Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch is one of two U.S. senators nominated by President Joe Biden as congressional representatives for the United States at the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Risch will join Sen. Patrick Leahy and three public delegates for the General Assembly meeting beginning Sept. 13 in New…MORE

Electric vehicle charging ports added to 12 Idaho locations with EV program funding

Electric vehicle charging ports added to 12 Idaho locations with EV program funding

Funding to add electric vehicle charging infrastructure to 12 locations in Idaho was awarded through the state’s Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program. The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality say money from the program, which totals $2.6 million will provide funding for publicly available electric vehicle charging equipment…MORE

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Chris Janson VIP Pre-Party!

Join us Monday, August 22nd at the Western Idaho Fair for Chris Janson! Make sure you get there early because we’ll have a special Pre-Party for the first 75 people at the gate at 5pm catered by Costa Vida, plus your chance to upgrade your seats and win prizes from your favorite Kissin Country Artists!