Several popular books will no longer be available in Nampa. The Nampa School Board has approved the removal of two dozen books across district library shelves. The board voted Monday 3-2 to remove what it calls “challenged books” such as Kite Runner, Thirteen Reasons Why, and The Handmaid’s Tale. The two board members who voted…… MORE
Money for the balance of McGeachin’s salary would come out of the next year’s budget Courtesy: Idaho Capitol Sun BY: CLARK CORBIN – MAY 9, 2022 5:11 PM Idaho state officials will withhold Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s salary at the end of the current fiscal year to avoid a budget shortfall, but will work to make her salary…… MORE
The past few days have been busy ones for workers with Idaho Power. The snow from Monday caused a number of problems, including several trees and branches falling which led to outages in several neighborhoods. There were more problems this morning, but those issues seem to have now been sorted out. Over 2,000 people lost…… MORE
Clean-Energy Groups: ID Needs Community-Owned Solar Projects Eric Tegethoff Clean-energy advocates are calling on Idaho Power to go further with its energy plans, pushing for community ownership of renewable energy sources. The utility company has proposed expanding its renewable-energy options with its “Clean Energy Your Way” program. It includes an option to subscribe for energy…… MORE
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State men’s basketball head coach Leon Rice has been named an assistant coach for the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team, which will compete this summer at the 2022 FIBA U18 Americas Men’s Championship, the organization announced Friday. Rice is joined on the staff by Colorado head coach Tad Boyle and Oklahoma…… MORE
Boise State University held its 110th commencement ceremony at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday. Over 20,000 people attended the ceremony that honored undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Around 2,400 students graduated Saturday, marking the largest graduating class in Boise State history. Other milestones this spring include Boise State’s 90th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the first…… MORE
Two Pocatello Police officers are recovering after responding to an incident in a Pocatello neighborhood early Thursday morning. The Idaho State Journal reports, Police say the alleged shooter, Todd Brewer of Pocatello was also injured by gun fire and was armed with a rifle and a shotgun during the incident. The two officers and the…… MORE
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the 2022 Primary Election in Idaho is today, Friday, May 6th. Idaho voters can request the ballot online until 5 p.m. today. Completed ballots can be turned in to Ada County Elections by mail, in-person or at an Ada County Elections ballot drop box by 8 p.m.…… MORE
After a nearly three-month delay because of the legislative session, a public records lawsuit against Rep. Priscilla Giddings will continue this month in court. Giddings is the subject of a civil complaint filed by Erika Birch, a Boise attorney who represented the legislative intern who accused former Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger of rape in March…… MORE
A complaint was filed with three different state agencies Wednesday afternoon asking for an investigation into whether Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s limited office hours violate state law. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, the written complaint was filed via email with the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office and Gov. Brad Little’s…… 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.