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Boise Young Professionals Summit sets registration record with 190 attendees

BOISE―A record 190 young professionals and business representatives registered for the fifth annual Boise Young Professionals Summit, held Oct. 27 at The Riverside Hotel in Boise, according to a news release from the Boise Metro Chamber. The chamber hosted the daylong event, which connected emerging leaders with local business...

Idaho News 6

Ada County voters approve extending vehicle registration fee through 2046

Ada County voters have voted to continue a local vehicle registration fee that has helped fund transportation projects for decades.

Ada County, ID · 3d

Post Register

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Boise's new rat ordinance takes effect Dec. 1. Here's how to report rat activity

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — As Boise prepares to implement new rat-related nuisance ordinance requirements on Dec. 1, residents have access to a regional tool designed to help report and track rat activity while learning ways to prevent infestations. The City of Boise recently updated its nuisance ordinance to address...

Boise, ID · 19h

Idaho Statesman

A Democrat beat a Republican for Ada Commissioner. How'd she do it?

Ryan Davidson saw potential storm clouds rolling in. In an interview three weeks before Tuesday’s election, the incumbent Ada County Commissioner told the Idaho Statesman that things looked uncertain for county Republicans. The county had grown increasingly red, he said, but he noted that the situation mirrored 2018, when Democrats grabbed two commission seats. That year, Idahoans campaigned over a ballot measure, similar to Prop 1 this year, he said. And that election, like this one, marked a midterm during President Donald Trump’s administration. “I think statewide, Republicans will be fine,” Davidson said. “It’s just a question of the swing districts and within Ada County, which is a little more purple.” His remarks turned out to be prescient. Ultimately, Davidson himself got caught up in the storm. Former Garden City City Council candidate Kelceymarie Warner, a Democrat, beat him by 400 votes, according to unofficial election results. Warner’s ascension will make her the first Democrat on the commission since former Commissioner Kendra Kenyon decided not to run for a second term in 2022. Davidson on Wednesday attributed his loss to a combination of factors: The blue wave that swept the nation on Tuesday, increased turnout for Prop 1 (which lost

Ada County, ID · 2d

AirlineGeeks

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Teamsters Sue Horizon Air Over Pilot Rest Rules

The union says the airline requires pilots who report fatigue at their home base to travel before they can rest.

idahoednews.org

Democrats gain six seats in the Legislature

Democrats have picked up six seats in the Idaho Legislature, sweeping all three swing districts. Voters in west Boise on Tuesday elected Democrat Nancy Gregory to the Idaho Senate and Democrat Jae Etchart to the House, flipping two seats in District 15, a key swing district in the Legislature. Two...

Idaho · 3d

Idaho News 6

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Boise mayor proposes moratorium to block mega data center development

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is proposing a moratorium on the development of mega data centers within city limits, aiming to block the large-scale projects before any arrive.

Boise, ID · 23h

Idaho Press

Liberty Park to feature fencing, a first for Boise

BOISE — A 50-year-old park on the Boise Bench will be getting a much-needed facelift following a Thursday ground breaking. Liberty Park off of Emerald Street is undergoing renovations for improved accessibility, the addition of bathrooms and new playground equipment. The park is the oldest city park to have gone so long without any renovations. It was first opened in 1975. “I have heard loud and clear … how important it was to invest in this park,” Mayor McLean said Thursday. “This park, the playground, is old as I am and the city hadn’t reinvested in it yet.” The renovations will include accessible swings, slides, climbing structures and more aimed towards inclusivity. During construction, the park will remain closed to public use. The $2 million investment comes from multiple sources according to Boise Parks and Recreation Director Sara Arkle, including the Funded by Land and Water Conservation Fund and the city’s general fund. “One of the things we’ve been challenged with, and I know many people have, is just the increased cost of construction,” Arkle said. “So it does take a really creative mind and a good partnership between our city departments to make good work happen.” The final design

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Micron Pours $11.6M Into New Boise-Canyon County Bus Route, But Nampa Riders Still Waiting

Micron has committed $11.6 million over five years to fund a new express bus route through Valley Regional Transit, one designed to connect Canyon County to the company's campus in east Boise. The planned Route 41 would link Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian and Boise, with stops at the Boise Airport and at Micron, using strategic park-and-ride locations along the way.

Nampa, ID · 4d

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Join Us in Helping a Local Veteran

We’re helping Rob, a local Air Force veteran who’s lived in his Boise home for more than 40 years. He could use a hand getting those leaves cleaned up, and I’d love to have you join me!

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VA AI Dramatically Increases Errors in Veteran Disability Claims

Data released by the Department of Veterans Affairs and reported by Military Times shows a serious increase in errors while processing VA disability claims. The increase coincides with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ expanded use of automated claims-processing software. Errors in collecting medical evidence for VA disability claims surged...

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Garden City Applebee's Site Available for Lease or Redevelopment

The property housing Applebee's in Garden City is available for lease or redevelopment, with a 5,684-square-foot building on a half-acre lot along one of the area's busiest corridors. The property owner is looking for a new business to take over the space, which sits off Glenwood Street and State Street next to Walmart.

Garden City, ID · 2d

Post Register

Kuna, Caldwell school levies pass as four Southwest Idaho measures fail

KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — Kuna and Caldwell voters approved supplemental school levies Tuesday, while funding measures in Vallivue, Middleton, Weiser and Payette fell short, according to VoteIdaho results. Caldwell's two-year supplemental levy passed by just 78 votes, with 4,190 voters in favor and 4,112 against. The measure will raise...

Kuna, ID · 2d

Idaho News 6

$49 million road funding gap remains, Canyon County rejects registration fee

Canyon County voters rejected a $20 vehicle registration fee, Nampa’s transportation director explains why the city can use developer fees to widen roads but faces limited options for repaving them.

Canyon County, ID · 18h

kmvt

Idaho sees one of highest midterm turnouts, secretary of state says

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane said turnout in Tuesday’s election was “definitely one of the highest for a midterm election,” with more than 700,000 Idahoans participating. “In terms of turnout, it was definitely one of the highest for a midterm...

Idaho · 1d

hoodline.com

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Wintry Market Returns to Boise Centre for 15th Year With Up to 175 Booths

Boise Centre is set to fill with handmade pottery, vintage finds and upcycled crafts as Wintry Market marks its 15th year downtown. The juried indie art, craft and vintage bazaar runs Friday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. and continues Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 850 W. Front St., according to the event's own schedule.

Boise, ID · 2d

Idaho Press

Canyon County looks for answers after long Election Day lines

A 66% turnout rate overwhelmed parts of Canyon County’s polling system Tuesday, leaving voters in long lines and election workers counting ballots into Wednesday morning. County officials say the problem was not one single bottleneck, but a combination of fewer precinct locations, same-day registrations, hand-marked ballots and unexpectedly heavy Election Day turnout. See how much turnout jumped from 2022 and what changes officials are considering to prevent a repeat . South Meridian Costco opens to a packed house Shoppers filled the parking lot and streamed through the doors Thursday as Costco opened its newest Treasure Valley warehouse in south Meridian. The new location makes Meridian the first Idaho city with two Costco stores and adds features including a large-item delivery operation and 16-pump gas station. Take a look inside opening day and see why some customers were lining up before the store even opened . Liberty Park gets its first major update in decades One of Boise’s oldest parks is finally getting a major refresh. Liberty Park on the Boise Bench will receive new inclusive playground equipment, bathrooms, landscaping and a fence after years without substantial renovations, with the city aiming to finish the work by the end of summer.

Canyon County, ID · 23h

Idaho News 6

Groundbreaking marks start of $2 million Liberty Park improvement project

Shovels dug into the ground Thursday to mark the start of a $2 million improvement project at Liberty Park.

Idaho News 6