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Kootenai County commissioners seek 2.5% pay increase for employees
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners agreed this week to balance the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 with the assumption of a 3% tax increase, but it’s not yet clear how much of an increase Kootenai County taxpayers will actually see. “It’s not that I want...
The 32nd Annual Coeur d'Alene Street Fair is coming to Sherman Avenue
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene's Downtown Association's Street Fair is coming to Sherman Avenue in August. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. Friday, August 2-3, until 8 p.m. The last day of the fair will begin at the same time but will conclude at 5 p.m. Sunday, August 4.
ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 24
Watch the full recap of the July 24 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Pocatello. Topics covered include: the 2024-2030 Elk Management Plan, 2025-2027 Fisheries Seasons, and proposed legislation to allow limited spearfishing of some game fish. 00:00:05 - Opening Comments. 00:01:40 - Review of Public Comment. 00:09:21 -...
Missing Man Reportedly Last Seen On South Idaho River
The family of an Idaho man has contacted police after not having heard from him for nearly a week. The missing man was last seen on a southern Idaho river. The sister of a missing Idaho man recently shared information on the state's Missing Persons Alerts Facebook page. Chris Castro had spent time Sunday (July 21) on the Boise River, according to the family. His loved ones haven't heard of his whereabouts since.
University MBA leaders recognized in Idaho Business Review power lists
Idaho Business Review named three College of Business and Economics MBA leaders to their most influential business leaders in the state list, as well as lists that highlight workforce education professionals. Ben Quintana, adjunct faculty for all four MBA programs at Boise State, was included on the Most Influential Business...
The New Source of Smoke Over Southern Idaho
A line of thundershowers cleared the air briefly, but we woke up Friday morning in the Magic Valley under a shroud of smoke. It’s probably not from any of the lightning strikes Thursday evening, or not all of it is related to new fires. One of the biggest blazes in Idaho is burning in Central/Western Owyhee County. The Silver Fire was first reported on Wednesday. According to the Idaho Fire Map, it looks to be among the largest currently roasting in the state. It doesn’t appear to rival the multiple blazes scorching eastern Oregon, but there’s a history of massive fires in Owyhee County.
People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past a building and trees engulfed in flames as a tunnel of smoke rose over the roadway.
Idaho part of $86 million settlement with opioid manufacturer Indivior
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of opioid addictions across Idaho and the country. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products to treat opioid...
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