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Ada County moves forward with a phased approach to jail expansion
The Ada County Board of County Commissioners are moving forward with a phased approach to expanding the County Jail. A $49 million bond proposed by the county last fall narrowly missed the required supermajority to pass. Ada County had already set aside about $20 million for the project and since has spent about $7 million to buy the land next to the jail and complete some of the necessary prep work on that property.
Boise River conditions remain too dangerous to float
BOISE, Idaho — As temperatures rise, so does anticipation for the Boise River float season. But you will need to pump your breaks if you're planning on pumping up your raft anytime soon. While it might be tempting to cool off in the river, conditions remain too dangerous to...
Woman arrested at Pro-Palestinian protest on old Ada County Courthouse lawn
BOISE, Idaho — A group of students and community members have been protesting on the Old Ada County Courthouse lawn near the state capitol since May 5, promoting humanity, a cease-fire and support for Palestine while protesting genocide, war and anti-Semitism. A woman was arrested on the evening of...
Health degree offerings to expand at Idaho State, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Idaho State University and the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine on Monday committed to expand shared health science degree programs and enhance research. The universities’ presidents signed a memorandum of understanding and announced the program expansions at an event in Meridian. “Never has there been a more important time for the state to invest in […] The post Health degree offerings to expand at Idaho State, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
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