Meridian
Meridian, ID · Municipal
Idaho Press
Boise targets rats and turkeys with new nuisance ordinance
Boise’s new nuisance ordinance is aimed at two very different pests: invasive rats and increasingly troublesome wild turkeys. The city says both problems can be worsened by accessible food sources, so the ordinance requires residents to better secure trash, compost, pet food, fallen fruit and bird feeders, with enforcement beginning in December. See how Boise is trying to cut off the food sources attracting pests and how the city is coordinating with Central District Health on rat control . College GameDay set for DeChevrieux Field ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live Saturday from DeChevrieux Field, the Boise State practice field and tailgating lot southwest of Albertsons Stadium. The show will air from 7-10 a.m. ahead of Boise State’s 4 p.m. matchup with Oregon State. Find out where fans can gather for the show and what details, including the celebrity guest picker, are still to come . Coeur d’Alene man sentenced to 18 years in ISIS case Alexander Scott Mercurio, 21, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison and lifetime supervised release after pleading guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS. Prosecutors say Mercurio pledged allegiance to the terrorist organization and planned an attack on churches in Coeur
Herald-Journal
From rock bottom to recovery: Veteran with Blackfoot roots shares story
BOISE — There was no detail too grim as Don Lineberry illustrated the story of his recovery from alcohol and drugs during an Oct. 29 interview with the Idaho Press. He’s come a long way from where he was “12 to 13 years” ago. Now, he...
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Married music teachers are leading Idaho’s AI resistance
Two music teachers are orchestrating the resistance to artificial intelligence in Idaho. Boise couple Jack and Cathryn Gardner have organized the state’s first AI protest. They’ve been meeting with federal and state lawmakers to push for regulations on the technology, and they’re seeing firsthand how AI influences young students.
Idaho Press
TSA offers ‘military lanes’ to veterans at Boise Airport
BOISE — Veterans are getting a leg-up this holiday season at Boise Airport. The Transportation Security Administration is offering year-round “front-of-the-line access” at the airport’s security checkpoint, according to a Boise Airport Facebook post on Tuesday. The airport’s post called it “a way to show gratitude to service members.” The front-of-the-line privilege extends to veterans and military families. Eligible passengers may enter through the wheelchair access gate, bypassing the standard security checkpoint queue, the release states. To use the service, passengers must present one of four current credentials: Active Duty Common Access CardDepartment of Defense Uniformed Services ID CardVeteran Health Identification CardState-issued driver’s license or ID with an official veteran designation According to TSA.gov, the lanes are referred to as “Military Lanes.” The lanes are at 32 other airports throughout the United States . According to TSA, military members “do not need to be in uniform to use the military lanes.” “At airports with dedicated lanes, simply show your valid military or veteran ID to enter the lane,” TSA states. “In airports without dedicated lanes, show your valid military or veteran ID to the lane monitor for front-of-the-line service.” For people who need extra assistance during the screening process, contact
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Boise's composting program puts leaves to good use
If you've been out in your yard lately, chances are you've been dealing with a lot of leaves. While raking them up can feel like a never-ending chore this time of year, those leaves can actually be put to good use. Boise's composting program keeps more than a third of...
KIVI-TV
KIVI-TV
Idaho aid workers prepare to take flight in new plane to serve remote Congo villages
NAMPA, Idaho — A nearly $2.8 million airplane in Nampa is preparing to begin a journey to serve some of the most remote communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mission Aviation Fellowship purchased the Cessna Grand Caravan EX through donations to replace an aging plane currently serving the DRC.
rightnoworegon.com
Young Republicans National Federation Leadership Candidates Unite in “Together YR” Slate
Raleigh, NC – A slate of candidates backed by North Carolina’s Catherine Whiteford announced their candidacy for national Young Republicans leadership positions ahead of a YR gathering in Boise, Idaho. Whiteford, current Co-Chair of the Young Republican National Federation is running for national Chair of YRNF, flanked by Florida National Committeeman Jake Hoffman for Co-Chair and Ohio Young Republicans Chair Cody Petit. Additional candidates are expected to be announced for the slate, according to sources speaking to Right Now Oregon under condition of anonymity. The slate announced their campaign in a statement on social media:
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Rachel Maddow coming to Boise to talk about her new book
Rachel Maddow has spent years examining American politics, power, and the people and institutions that shape our democracy. Now, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author is turning her attention to the United States Department of Justice. Her new book, "Department of Fate: The Promise, the Power, and the Collapse...