Horseshoe Bend
GOVERNMENT
'Hometown tradition': Emmett's 89th Cherry Festival underway
BOISE, Idaho — For nearly nine generations, Idahoans have been chewing on cherries at the Emmett Cherry Festivals. While the festival started on Wednesday, there is still time to grab a cup full of sweet or sour cherries. The Emmett Cherry Festival is the oldest running festival in the...
Week of local events planned to honor Juneteenth
Juneteenth is less than one week away, and there is a series of events on tap to honor it. Juneteenth Idaho, a nonprofit dedicated to “supporting and uplifting Black communities in Idaho and the Inland Northwest,” released its schedule of events that aim to “uplift Black communities in Idaho.” The events were “designed by Black artists and community leaders” and “promise to be a celebration of freedom, culture, and community,”...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.