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Willowbrook development decision set for Star City Council tonight

Willowbrook development decision set for Star City Council tonight

The city of Star will soon make a decision that could have a huge impact on how the city grows. A 726-acre residential development with an 18-hole golf course, called Willowbrook, would include about 1,094 homes, commercial space and emergency services. The Idho Press reports, the development would be built between Can-Ada Road and State…MORE

Gas prices rising in Idaho

Gas prices rising in Idaho

Gas prices are nearing a return to $4 per gallon as the summer driving season approaches. The average gallon of gas in Idaho was $3.75 on Monday, according to AAA, 20 cents more than a month ago and 21 cents more than the national average of $3.54. Boise has some of the most expensive gas…MORE

Boise School District Trustee Andy Hawes to resign

Boise School District Trustee Andy Hawes to resign

The Boise School District Trustee, Andy Hawes, announced his resignation on Monday. Hawes will finish out in June and will be moving to Gig Harbor, Washington. Trustee Hawes says he will be moving as a result of a job relocation. The advance notice is to give the Board plenty of time to plan for the…MORE

Roaring Springs Waterpark delays opening

Roaring Springs Waterpark delays opening

Roaring Springs announced on Thursday that the opening day for the season has been pushed back due to weather. The water park was set to open on Saturday -May 6th- but due to the prediction of thunderstorms through the weekend, the decision was made to postpone the opening. Roaring Springs is now set to open…MORE

Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner to retire

Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner to retire

In a letter to Gov. Brad Little, Idaho Supreme Court Justice John R. Stegner announced he’s retiring from judicial service on October 31, and said the state is asking judges to do too much, for too little. Justice Stegner said he will be eventually returning to private practice as an attorney, and stated that retiring…MORE

On May 16th voters will go to the polls to decide on a plant facilities levy – which will need 55% voter approval to pass. The West Ada School District says it hopes the levy passes which they will use to help handle stresses of a growing treasure valley. If passed, $50 million would annually…MORE

Ron Winegar officially becomes Boise’s Chief of Police

Ron Winegar officially becomes Boise’s Chief of Police

Boise’s City Council unanimously confirmed Interim Police Chief Ron Winegar’s appointment as permanent police chief on Tuesday, after a tumultuous several months for the police department. Mayor Lauren McLean announced the pick of Winegar last week. The Idaho Press reports, on Tuesday, Mayor McLean said crime rates are the lowest in two decades, promotions within…MORE

Steelheads win in OT to move to next round

Steelheads win in OT to move to next round

The Idaho Steelheads defeated the Utah Grizzlies, 3-2 in OT, winning the series 4-2. It was the Steelhead’s fourth-straight overtime game, and their fourth-straight overtime win. After going down 0-2 in Boise, the Steelheads rattled off three wins in a row in Utah, before taking the decisive game 6 in Boise. To start things off,…MORE

Boise Fire Department sending a strong message regarding the Boise River

Boise Fire Department sending a strong message regarding the Boise River

With ‘Dangerous River Condition’ signs posted along the river, and the current flow being around 6,000 cubic feet per second, the Boise Fire Department strongly encourages people to stay out of the Boise River. The river conditions are extremely dangerous not only for people but also for pets. This comes after they responded to a…MORE

More Sunshine for the area today

More Sunshine for the area today

 The warmth not going away! Highs will once again warm into the mid-80s today. Look for partly cloudy skies and mostly dry conditions apart from a few isolated thunderstorms around the region. Conditions will be quite similar tomorrow with partly cloudy skies and mid-80 degree highs. On Thursday, we’ll likely begin to see some cooling.…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!