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Fulcher: No Taxpayer Dollars used in mailer that violated House franking rules

Fulcher: No Taxpayer Dollars used in mailer that violated House franking rules

  Fulcher: No Taxpayer Dollars used in mailer that violated House franking rules   Idaho 1st District Congressman Russ Fulcher sent out a mailer described as an “Official Congressional Survey” to 120,000 Idaho residents, but the mass mailing violated House franking rules by going to thousands of Idahoans who don’t live in his district. While…MORE

Toys for Tots Ride set for Sunday

Toys for Tots Ride set for Sunday

  This year’s Toys for Tots Ride takes place this Sunday, November 3rd, beginning at High Desert Harley Davidson in Meridian. Registration opens at 9 am and opening ceremonies begin at 11 am. Riders will proceed to Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge in Boise, then ride approximately 70 miles through the valley and return to Quinn’s…MORE

Fulcher mailer violated House franking rule

Fulcher mailer violated House franking rule

  Idaho 1st District Congressman Russ Fulcher sent out a taxpayer-funded mailer described as an “Official Congressional Survey” to 120,000 Idaho residents, but the mass mailing violated House franking rules by going to thousands of Idahoans who don’t live in his district. While the franking privilege lets members of Congress send mailings to their constituents…MORE

Teal pumpkins signal allergy-safe Halloween options

Teal pumpkins signal allergy-safe Halloween options

  Trick or Treating can be difficult for some families who have food allergies. For those of you who have that problem, keep an eye out for the Teal Pumpkins, signaling there are allergy-safe Halloween options for kids at that home. Halloween candies often contain common allergens like milk, nuts and eggs. For those with…MORE

Teal pumpkins signal allergy-safe Halloween options

Teal pumpkins signal allergy-safe Halloween options

  Trick or Treating can be difficult for some families who have food allergies. For those of you who have that problem, keep an eye out for the Teal Pumpkins, signaling there are allergy-safe Halloween options for kids at that home. Halloween candies often contain common allergens like milk, nuts and eggs. For those with…MORE

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson sponsors the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson sponsors the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

  A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would make it easier for American farmers to hire foreign workers and let some farm workers who are here illegally become legal residents. U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, the Republican who represents eastern Idaho in Congress, was part of the group involved in crafting the…MORE

New Hemp Production Program will have an effect on Idaho

New Hemp Production Program will have an effect on Idaho

  U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill, creates a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States. Later this week, an interim final rule formalizing the program will be published in the Federal Register…MORE

Idaho Department of Fish and Game investigate suspected poaching cases

Idaho Department of Fish and Game investigate suspected poaching cases

  The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding two suspected poaching cases in the Garden Valley/Lowman area. Citizens Against Poaching is offering a reward for information. Sometime during the evening of Oct. 20, a spike elk was shot and left to waste on the Terrace Lakes Golf Course…MORE

Idaho fire crews head to Southern California

Idaho fire crews head to Southern California

  With over a dozen fires burning across California, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise reports resources are running low. Sunday night, the Office of Emergency Management requested strike teams out of Idaho to help out. Local Fire Departments are sending 17 firefighters on the road for Southern California, from Sand Hollow, Emmett, Parma…MORE

Early morning explosion and fire reported in Boise Bench area

Early morning explosion and fire reported in Boise Bench area

  Firefighters are mopping up a fire at a home on the Boise Bench that broke out following a reported explosion early Tuesday morning. The fire was called in around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday near Roosevelt and Kootenai Streets in Boise. Boise Fire says the flames destroyed a detached garage at the home, and that most…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!