The Four Corners Fire continues to burn, and has now consumed nearly 8000 acres and is just 4% contained, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service. Evacuation orders are still in place for anyone in the God’s Acres and French Creek areas, while the Campbell Creek area is under a pre-evacuation notice. Other…… MORE
There is still no official word that a special session is going to be called, but it’s looking more and more like it could be happening soon. If there is a special session, the idea would be to siphon some money from the state’s record surplus, provide some immediate tax relief for Idahoans struggling to…… MORE
The Caldwell Night Rodeo is in the books for 2022, as it came to a conclusion on Saturday night. Stetson Wright was the only bull rider that was able to hang on for eight seconds, which helped him win the overall at the Caldwell Night Rodeo for the second year in a row. In the…… MORE
Firefighters continue to battle the Moose Fire 17 miles north of Salmon more than a month after it began. The fire started on July 17 in North Fork five miles southwest of Salmon. Fire officials have determined the blaze is human-caused but the specifics remain under investigation. As of Thursday, the fire is 86,000 acres…… MORE
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for residents in the God’s Acres and French Creek due to the Four Corners Fire near Lake Cascade. Officials say activity from the 4,100-acre Four Corners Fire increased Thursday afternoon as hot and dry conditions continue to impact the region. Along with the evacuation order for…… MORE
A bat in Blaine County tested positive for rabies. The South Central Public Health District officials say this is the first bat to test positive for rabies in south-central Idaho this year, but the second rabies-positive bat to be found this year. The first bat to test positive for rabies was found in downtown Boise…… MORE
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN: BY: CLARK CORBIN U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar, a Boise native, will speak twice in Idaho during a pair of public appearances in connection with an upcoming University of Idaho lecture series. First, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Sept. 6, Prelogar will present at JUMP Boise’s Pioneer Room, 1000 W. Myrtle…… MORE
The opening round of the Albertsons’ Boise Open begins Thursday morning. But even before the first tee shot, it’s already a success. The tournament raised three million dollars for local charities. Tournament organizer Jeff Sanders says it’s the biggest ever. The Albertsons’ Boise Open is basically a qualifier for next year’s PGA Tour. It’s one…… MORE
Meridian residents voiced their concerns at the Meridian Public Library board meeting Wednesday night over an effort to remove some books that some are calling pornographic and explicit. Idaho Liberty Dogs, a conservative group, said the library was asked to put what it calls age-inappropriate books away from the reach of children. Liberty Dogs identified…… MORE
From The Idaho Capital Sun Bankruptcy would keep the IHDE operating while it pays off debts BY: AUDREY DUTTON – AUGUST 17, 2022 4:30 AM A small organization that operates a massive database of Idaho patient medical records filed for bankruptcy Friday, reporting it owes creditors $4 million and is defending itself in three lawsuits. Chapter 11 bankruptcy…… MORE
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…
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!
From pillows to rugs and shot glasses, Wanda June has pretty much everything you need to brighten up your home.
Sam Hunt’s daughter’s name might sound familiar since she shares it with a well known actress.