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ITD accelerates replacement of damaged Caldwell bridge
CALDWELL — An unexpected closure of the U.S. Highways 20 and 26 bridge north of Caldwell in early August after it was struck by a semi has caused major traffic congestion at a nearby overpass and led the Idaho Transportation Department to seek temporary solutions as it works quicker than usual on a design for the new bridge with plans to begin the construction in late 2027 or early 2028. The replacement of the U.S. Highway 20/26 overpass has made its way to the top of ITD’s list of priorities to complete, turning a project that typically takes six years into one that’s estimated to be done in two years, according Jason Brinkman, District 3 district engineer. An update on the project was given on Friday afternoon at a regional transportation meeting held by the city of Caldwell where Mayor Eric Phillips invited neighboring municipalities and transportation experts from multiple entities to discuss current and future transit issues facing Canyon County that he feels need to be addressed sooner rather than later. “When exit 26 was taken out, that caused a huge challenge and dangers because I do get off at that exit,” Phillips said. “So, I had to think
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Spanning 33 Acres, This Idaho Botanical Garden Sits Beside An Old Prison In The Treasure Valley
A koi pond, a meditation garden, and a summer concert stage all share one hillside, right next to a historic prison. That combination sounds made up, but it is very real. The grounds cover 33 acres of native and exotic gardens. You can wander from lush green beds to dry desert plantings in a single morning.
Arbiter Online
College sports bill could reshape Boise State’s financial future
As Boise State Athletics navigates rising expenses and a new era of student-athlete compensation, legislation advancing through Congress could reshape how the university manages its athletic programs and competes against wealthier schools. Athletic director Jeramiah Dickey acknowledged the need for federal intervention during an August appearance on the Ever Onward...
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Fruitland Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of Strongbox Storage With Ribbon Cutting and Community Trunk or Treat
FRUITLAND, Idaho – The Fruitland Chamber of Commerce welcomed another local business with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Strongbox Storage, a new storage facility located at 495 NW 7th Street in Fruitland, just off Highway 95. But this wasn’t just a celebration of a new business. The grand opening also...
Post Register
Boise High cleared of threats after evacuation
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise High School is being evacuated as authorities investigate a threat involving the school. All classes have been canceled for the remainder of the day, and students are being escorted to North Junior High School, where parents and guardians can pick them up. School officials...
Idaho Press
Former Boise teacher says district made her the ‘fall guy’
A former Valley View Elementary special education teacher has sued the Boise School District, alleging she was pressured to resign after reporting concerns about paraprofessional Gavin Snow. Marianne Baker says she was later placed on administrative leave, told to resign or face termination and accused of failing to report abuse, though the criminal case against her was eventually dismissed. See what Baker alleges happened after she reported Snow and why she is now accusing the district of breach of contract and denying her due process . Chrissy Teigen campaigns for Proposition 1 in Boise Chrissy Teigen returned to Idaho this week to rally support for Proposition 1, sharing her own experience with pregnancy loss and abortion while urging voters to support the reproductive-rights initiative. The Boise event also featured an OB-GYN and a local teacher who discussed maternal healthcare, IVF and the personal impact of Idaho’s abortion laws. Hear why Teigen says her own pregnancy experience changed how she talks about abortion and what Idaho women shared about navigating reproductive healthcare . Nampa students report too little sleep and persistent mental health struggles A new Communities for Youth survey found that 23% of Nampa students reported moderate-to-severe symptoms of depression,
Idaho Statesman
Will it rain on Halloween in Boise? See when showers are slated to start
Will rain dampen Halloween festivities in the Boise area? A storm is slated to sweep through Treasure Valley, just in time for trick-or-treating. “ Valley rain and high mountain snow will return Friday, increasing in coverage late Saturday into Sunday,” the National Weather Service said in a Wednesday, Oct. 28 post on X. “Snow levels will hover between 5,500 to 6,500 feet, with heavy accumulations on mountain summits.” The weather service said drivers should “be prepared for winter driving conditions at high elevations” on Highway 21, and “slow down.” Here’s what Boise-area residents should know: Will Boise see rain on Halloween? Forecasters expect a “ peak in precipitation chances ” on Halloween evening as the storm moves into Boise, the National Weather Service office in Boise said in a Thursday, Oct. 29 post on X. According to the weather service’s current forecast, the City of Trees could see a quarter-inch to a half-inch of rainfall on Saturday, Oct. 31. “There’s some spread in exactly how much we get and potential for timing to shift by a few hours, but the vast majority of models are rainy,” meteorologists said on X. “Watch that forecast.” Boise has a 36.5% chance for a
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Canyon County Ambulance District buys Caldwell site for new Station 55, training center
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — A new ambulance station and training center is planned for south Caldwell after the Canyon County Ambulance District purchased property from the City of Caldwell on Oct. 29, 2026. The purchase is the first step toward developing Station 55, which is expected to increase the...