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Meridian will offer paid parental leave to employees

Meridian will offer paid parental leave to employees

  During a work session Tuesday, the Meridian City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to add paid parental leave to the city’s policy and procedure manual. This marks the first time Meridian will offer paid parental leave. The policy, which will take effect immediately, provides city employees with two weeks of paid leave to welcome…MORE

HEAR IT NOW:  Coach Harsin rips “Twitiots” during Monday Presser

HEAR IT NOW: Coach Harsin rips “Twitiots” during Monday Presser

    In the Overtime win against Wyoming on Saturday night, Boise State did not run the ball very well, BUT they did find a way win. During his weekly presser, Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin discussed social media criticism – specifically on Twitter – during his weekly press conference Monday.   Click PLAY…MORE

Ada and Canyon counties draw high number of voters

Ada and Canyon counties draw high number of voters

  Ada and Canyon counties saw higher voter turnout in the Nov. 5 election than in past city council and mayoral election years. In Ada County, 33.4% of registered voters turned out. An even bigger portion of residents cast their ballots in Boise, Eagle and Star. All three cities saw percentages of registered voters topping…MORE

Meridian man arrested after ramming ISP vehicles

Meridian man arrested after ramming ISP vehicles

  A Meridian man is in custody after investigators say he ran into two Idaho State Police vehicles. Idaho State Police says law enforcement responded to a crash off of the Curtis Exit on I-184 around 11:20 Monday morning. One of the vehicles left, and a sergeant with the Idaho State Police tried to track…MORE

Mayor Bieter calls for “immediate reset” on downtown library project

Mayor Bieter calls for “immediate reset” on downtown library project

  Poised for a runoff next month as he seeks reelection to an unprecedented fifth term, Mayor Dave Bieter announced Monday that he’s shifting gears on the main library project. In a reversal from his previous position, Bieter now says he is recommending an “immediate reset,” giving direction to the Boise City Council to start…MORE

Broncos move up in polls after overtime victory

Broncos move up in polls after overtime victory

  Boise State got it done in overtime to remain undefeated in the Mountain West, and beat the Wyoming Cowboys 20-17. With the win, the Broncos moved up in both the AP poll and coaches poll to number 19 in the country. It was Chase Cord’s first career win as a starter. Hank Bachmeier did…MORE

St Luke’s CEO says he will retire

St Luke’s CEO says he will retire

  Dr. David Pate, president and CEO of St. Luke’s Health System, will retire at the end of January, and will be replaced by current Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Roth. Pate, who will be 63 when he retires, has held the top job at St. Luke’s for the past decade; it’s…MORE

Bogus terrain park set to open Friday

Bogus terrain park set to open Friday

  Bogus Basin will be opening the terrain park on weekends thanks to its snowmakers. Bogus is opening (tomorrow) Friday for anyone from beginning freestyle to advanced. CBS 2 News reports, this will be the earliest opening Bogus has seen to date. The area will open on Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4:30…MORE

Oregon group looks to bring Amtrak Pioneer line back

Oregon group looks to bring Amtrak Pioneer line back

  In 1997, the last regular passenger train rolled out of the Boise Depot. In the 22 years since many hoped to bring Amtrak back to Idaho. But the depot on the Boise bench remains quiet. In 2007, Sen. Mike Crapo mounted an “aggressive” push to reignite funding for Amtrak’s Pioneer line. It made it…MORE

Election Night Results

Election Night Results

Election Night Results UPDATED 4:51am     ADA COUNTY BOISE CITY MAYOR 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING LAST UPDATED: 2019-11-06 00:22:29 Lauren McLean 23,669 46% David Bieter 15,711 30% Rebecca Arnold 6,863 13% Brent Coles 3,804 7% Wayne Richey 847 2% Adriel Martinez 588 1% Cortney Nielsen 360 1% BOISE CITY COUNCIL SEAT 1 100% OF…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!