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Upcoming pride event in Nampa this weekend
Canyon County’s first-ever pride festival is coming to Idaho this weekend. The Canyon County Pride Festival will happen this Sunday, June 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakeview Park in Nampa, Idaho. This event has no cover fee. According to the Canyon County Pride Facebook event page:...
All dogs allowed: Community gathers for Huckleberry Dog Park ribbon-cutting ceremony in Nampa
NAMPA — Nearly 200 dogs attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of Huckleberry Dog Park on Tuesday in Nampa, where the first 100 dogs received free commemorative dog toys. Due to overcrowding at Amity Dog Park, the city opened this new 9.5-acre park to provide community members on the west side of town with a spacious place for their pets. Huckleberry Dog Park is located at 11370 Smith Ave., between Middleton and Midway roads. ...
Kuna School District to cut 5.7 million dollars from budget over next two years
The Kuna School District will reduce its spending by about 5.7 million dollars over the next two years. The budget cuts come after voters said "no" to a supplemental levy to support the school system.
School closures, teacher turnover in Nampa cause consternation
NAMPA — An academic year riddled with difficult decisions has come to an end and the next phase for the Nampa School District is beginning. For staff, this has meant reassignments, resignations and layoffs. As of May 31, 86 certified staff members have resigned and 35 non-rehires did not have their contracts renewed for the 2024-2025 school year, according to the district. This does not include retirees. Separately, 82 teachers...
‘I can’t practice like this.’ Another OBGYN leaves Idaho over state’s strict abortion laws
“There is a constant threat that I can lose my medical license and go to prison for doing the right thing for you, a decision that should be made by you and me,” she wrote in a letter to patients.
Blue Cross of Idaho names Peter Perez as vice president of business operations
MERIDIAN, Idaho – Blue Cross of Idaho is pleased to announce that Peter Perez has been named as the company’s vice president of Business Operations. In this new role, Perez will lead the Corporate Services, Enrollment and Billing Services, Grievances and Appeals and Payment Integrity departments. “Peter’s leadership...
Chad Daybell was “a quiet inmate” says Fremont County Sheriff
Chad Daybell now resides in the State Penitentiary in Kuna, Idaho, but before his move to Ada County for his trial, and his move to the State Facility, he stayed at the Fremont County Jail in St. Anthony.
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