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'Life’s too short to drive boring cars': Local 19-year-old readies home-built, customized Porsche Cayenne for Vegas trade show
EAGLE — When Dillon Houck and his sister, Emily, were growing up, their father Chad had an ambition for them: that they, with his help, would build their own first cars. During their middle school years, Emily picked out a Jeep that she would paint Smurf blue, while Dillon pooled the contents of his grandparents’ savings account with other earnings to purchase, for $900 from his neighbors, a 1965 Ford Falcon Futura that had once belonged to famed Boise community leader Erma Hayman. ...
Nampa School District reopens teacher pay negotiations; over $6,300 raises unlikely
NAMPA — The Nampa School District has reopened negotiations with the teachers union to discuss salaries, but not for the current 2024-2025 academic year. Instead, the Nampa Education Association (NEA) met with district administrators on Oct. 14 to give the 2023-2024 salary schedule a second look. The NEA is a local affiliate of the Idaho Education Association, Idaho’s teachers union. The Oct. 14 meeting at the NSD office quickly got...
What's with the stance? Ashton Jeanty explains stance that draws 'Michael Myers' comparisons
The memes started two days after Boise State’s 62-30 win against Utah State. On Oct. 7, an account on X, formerly known as Twitter, posted a picture of Bronco running back Ashton Jeanty standing straight up in the backfield as the ball was snapped. The post featured the caption “Ashton Jeanty stands like Michael Myers in the backfield,” referring to the character from the slasher film series Halloween. In the...
DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL: Melba takes down Ambrose for district title
Tuesday night, the 3A District III volleyball championship was contested between Melba and Ambrose at Northwest Nazarene University. Melba, the two-time defending state champion, took down the Archers 3-0 for the district title. The Mustangs won the sets 25-18, 25-10 and 25-21. Tariah Carter led Melba with 16 kills. Joelle Kelly added 12 kills with a team-high 14 digs. Allie Johnson led with 29 assists and four aces. Melba and...
DEI task force focuses on higher ed and limiting 'social justice ideology'
BOISE — A new legislative task force met for the first time Wednesday in an effort to determine the “prevalence and impact” of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social justice ideology in Idaho. The group focused on the state’s public higher education institutions. The task force, co-chaired by Sen. Todd Lakey, R-Nampa, and Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, heard a report from Legislative Services Office (LSO) staff regarding legislative and executive action both supporting or limiting DEI across the U.S. and on the state’s four...
GIRLS STATE SOCCER: Treasure Valley teams eye state titles
It’s a real possibility, for the second time in school history, that both Rocky Mountain boys and girls soccer squads could come home with the state championship trophy in the same year. The Grizzlies accomplished that feat in 2018. Rocky Mountain won the district title 2-1 over Bishop Kelly last week, capping off an undefeated regular season in Idaho. The Grizzlies’ only loss so far this season came against Lone Peak (Utah) in the beginning of the season. They’ve won six straight games ahead of...
Work effort leads Tyler Keinath to starting role on Broncos' O-Line
BOISE — Whatever opportunity Tyler Keinath has had in front of him, he’s always maximized it. From his year in junior college, to his time at FCS Western Illinois, the Boise State offensive lineman has constantly been working to make himself better, despite not getting many opportunities to play in games. That mentality thrust him into a starting spot on the Broncos’ line early on this season. “It’s definitely the...
BOYS STATE SOCCER: New champion to be crowned in 6A
There will be a new champion in boys 6A soccer this season with three-time defending champion Timberline left out of the state tournament. No school outside of the Treasure Valley has won the state title since Post Falls did in 2012. Rocky Mountain enters the tournament as one of the favorites to lift the state trophy. The Grizzlies defeated Boise in overtime in the District III championship last week for the second year in a row. They’re on a mission to right the wrongs of...
Official — Boise's first In-N-Out opening Friday
The wait for Boise’s In-N-Out opening is finally over. The popular burger chain will welcome guests to its first Boise location on Friday, according to the company’s website. The location at 140 N. Milwaukee St., near Boise Towne Square mall, will be “open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday,” the website states. It will mark Idaho’s second In-N-Out, following the opening of its Meridian location last December. ...
Official — Boise's first In-N-Out opening Friday
The wait for Boise’s In-N-Out opening is finally over. The popular burger chain will welcome guests to its first Boise location on Friday, according to the company’s website. The location at 140 N. Milwaukee St., near Boise Towne Square mall, will be “open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday,” the website states. It will mark Idaho’s second In-N-Out, following the opening of its Meridian location last December. ...
New competing motions in Big City Coffee-Boise State lawsuit
Originally published Oct. 22 on IdahoEdNews.org. One month after a $4 million jury verdict, attorneys in the Big City Coffee-Boise State University lawsuit have filed dueling motions in court. Lawyers for the two sides are scheduled to be back in an Ada County courtroom Monday, arguing a pair of motions. And the protracted dispute seems certain to grind into its fifth year, with a second court hearing already scheduled for...
State awards Nampa $10 million to expand Ustick Road as part of Highway 16 project
NAMPA — The Treasure Valley’s growth continues to venture into new areas, as showcased at Tuesday’s groundbreaking on Ustick Road. Members of the Idaho Legislature, city of Nampa, Idaho Transportation Department and local highway districts came together Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of the $10 million roadway improvement project. Adjacent to Can-Ada Road, the northern Nampa area where the groundbreaking took place is surrounded by undeveloped fields and farmland. Still,...
Medicaid Review Panel: New behavioral health plan may need $100M more
BOISE — A group of Idaho lawmakers is digging into the complicated web of Idaho Medicaid contracts in an ongoing effort to control costs of the program that provides health care to hundreds of thousands of Idahoans. The new Medicaid Review Panel met for the first time Monday in a meeting that lasted nearly five hours and covered the billions of dollars in total on contracts to administer various Medicaid programs. ...
NNU sets goal to raise $15 million for ‘renowned’ nursing program
Northwest Nazarene University has announced the launch of its We CARE capital campaign, a significant initiative aimed at expanding the university’s nursing program. According to a news release from the school, the campaign was announced Oct. 17 at the university’s annual President’s Dinner. It seeks $15 million to remodel current facilities and build new ones, and help bring the program up to speed from a facilities standpoint. It also looks to address the critical shortage of nurses in Idaho and across the nation, the news...
PREP FOOTBALL LOOKAHEAD: Owyhee back in crossover matchup after IHSAA rules in favor of appeal
The 6A Southern Idaho Conference matchups are set after Owyhee won an appeal with the IHSAA over a ruling made when Boise alleged the Storm fielded an ineligible player. The Storm found out Monday they had to forfeit wins over Boise and Mountain View after the Brave submitted an allegation against them to the IHSAA that quarterback Kole Frogley, who joined the team during the season, was ineligible to play. ...
Broncos' secondary helping boost sack numbers
BOISE — The Boise State football team’s defense leads the nation in sacks this season with 29, an average of 4.83 per game. And they’re not always coming from the usual suspects. Sure, edge rushers like Ahmed Hassanein and Jayden Virgin-Morgan, as well as defensive tackle Braxton Fely, all rank in the top five individually of Mountain West sack leaders. But there has been production from all lines of the defense. ...
Ada County sees record number of early voters
Originally published Oct. 21 on KTVB.COM. Ada County voters are turning out for the November election in record-breaking numbers. “There’s a lot of energy,” Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple said. “We’ve seen higher turnout rates than we’ve normally seen in this type of election, both in absentee and in-person early voting.” Since early voting started...
Idaho’s U.S. Attorney’s office announces election complaints program
Originally published Oct. 22 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. Idaho’s top federal attorney is promoting its election complaints program ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit announced in a news release Tuesday that several assistant U.S. attorneys in Idaho would lead his office’s efforts to oversee election complaints like for fraud, abuse or interference. ...
Get your taste buds ready for A Taste of Downtown
The close of October is fast approaching, and seasoned Boiseans will know that means a foodie opportunity like no other is here. Boise’s 14th annual Taste of Downtown offers special deals and dining experiences from the restaurants, bars and unique eateries that define the culture of Boise’s food. The event, presented by the Idaho Community Foundation, kicked off Friday, Oct. 18 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 27. The event, which...
Plans for downtown Nampa focus on 'unified' approach
NAMPA — The city of Nampa took a focused look at the future of its downtown core at a workshop last Thursday, discussing the 2024 Downtown Implementation Plan. Members of Nampa City Council, public works and the mayor were all in attendance. A goal Mayor Debbie Kling highlighted was to have different departments and plans working together toward a unified vision. ...
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