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Idaho gas prices reach new record high

Idaho gas prices reach new record high

Idaho gas prices are still on the rise, with Monday’s average at a record-high for the state. Monday’s average price for regular gas is at $4.44, AAA says, which is an increase of four cents since last week. Matthew Conde with AAA Idaho explains that as long as we hover near $100 per barrel for…MORE

Boise City Council approves Interfaith shelter on State Street

Boise City Council approves Interfaith shelter on State Street

The Boise City Council has approved a controversial proposed homeless shelter on State Street. The council OK’d Interfaith Sanctuary’s application in a four to two vote late Monday night for a conditional use permit as long as roughly 30 conditions are met, including not exceeding 205-bed capacity. Of the many conditions, Interfaith would be required…MORE

Boise Hawks to hold open tryouts

Boise Hawks to hold open tryouts

If you are a ball player who thinks you might have what it takes to play at the next level, or know someone who is…. your chance to play as a professional is here. The Boise Hawks will be holding open tryouts for this year’s season this week. The tryouts will be at the Memorial…MORE

Nampa woman dies in crash Sunday

Nampa woman dies in crash Sunday

A Nampa woman died after her car caught on fire Sunday morning. Idaho State Police say the car crash happened just after midnight in Nampa. A Nampa woman was driving south on Prescott Ln. approaching Ustick Rd. Police say her car left the road, hit a tree, overturned, and then caught on fire. The woman…MORE

Employees at Twin Falls Starbucks may unionize

Employees at Twin Falls Starbucks may unionize

Employees at a Twin Falls Starbucks may be looking to unionize. The 1928 Bridgeview Boulevard employees plan on filing a formal petition for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election in the near future, and are joining the Starbucks Workers United movement, which already includes workers at over 175 locations across…MORE

Ada and Canyon County staff up for May Primary Election

Ada and Canyon County staff up for May Primary Election

With the May 17th primary election steadily approaching, election offices say they are staffed up with poll workers to handle the job. Election offices in Canyon County and Ada County say they have enough poll workers aready and many poll workers on call. Canyon County will have two early voting locations this year, one in…MORE

Public testimony continues into controversial Interfaith Sanctuary shelter proposal

Public testimony continues into controversial Interfaith Sanctuary shelter proposal

Public testimony has wrapped up in the Interfaith Sanctuary’s appeal for a new shelter off State Street. The Boise City Council has been hearing the appeal all week after Boise Planning and Zoning denied the proposed homeless shelter. On Thursday, council members heard from members of the public and Boise Police chief Ryan Lee. CBS…MORE

Aerial wildland fire training taking place in Boise April 25-29 

Aerial wildland fire training taking place in Boise April 25-29 

The Forest Service, BLM, and other federal wildland fire agencies will conduct annual training for Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) personnel in and around Boise, starting next week. The training program for these firefighters will take place at Gowen Field. The training will include eight military C-130 Hercules aircraft. The training includes classroom sessions, flying…MORE

Interfaith Sanctuary hearing picks up again today

Interfaith Sanctuary hearing picks up again today

Interfaith Sanctuary headed to day 3 of its appeal hearing with the Boise City council, pleading to get its State Street location approved. Andrew Scoggin, president of Interfaith explained to the City Council they have no other place to move, and that years of searching has confirmed that the State Street building is thier last…MORE

Friday is deadline to register online to vote

Friday is deadline to register online to vote

An important deadline is coming up fast for the upcoming primary. The Ada County Clerk’s Office says Friday is the deadline to register online to vote ahead of the May 17 primary. If you miss the deadline, you will need to register at early voting or in person on Election Day. They also encourage new…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!