Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred at 9:07 p.m. on Tuesday October 1, 2024, in Boise. A 28-year-old male from Boise, was traveling westbound on Interstate 184, the connector, on a red, 2013 Yama YZFR6. The rider failed to navigate a curve, struck a barrier, and landed on 17th…… MORE
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Pedestrian killed in Fruitland
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle vs pedestrian crash that occurred at 10:19 p.m. on Tuesday October 1, 2024, in Fruitland. A 43-year-old male from Payette, was traveling eastbound on Northwest 16th St, in Fruitland, in a Silver, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The vehicle struck a 59-year-old male from Boise, who was walking in the…… MORE
VoteIdaho.gov has all your voting options
Voting in the 2024 general election is officially underway in Idaho. The Idaho Press reports all registered Idaho voters are now able to request an absentee ballot now. To request an absentee ballot, Idahoans must first be registered to vote, which can be done online using the VoteIdaho.gov website. The deadline to register to vote…… MORE
Nampa leaf recycling program
Looking for something to do with all the leaves from your yard? Recycle your leaves with the Nampa Parks Department. The leaves are recycled and turned into mulch, which is used throughout Nampa’s parks and placed in tree wells to retain moisture. Leaves may be dropped off at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, on 6th St N, in…… MORE
Peasley Street Connection close to completion
Construction on the Peasley Street Connection is getting closer to completion as Boise Parks and Recreation reports they expect the project to finish by late October. CBS2 reports the Peasley Street Connection is a 94-step staircase and bike tunnel that connects the Boise Bench to Ann Morrison Park. The project, which was approved in April…… MORE
Boise Firefighters 2025 Calendar fundraiser
The Boise Firefighters Union announced the return of two signature fundraising efforts to support the Union’s Community Assistance Fund: the Night on Fire Gala and the popular Boise Firefighters Calendar release. CBS2 reports the tickets are on sale for the annual Night on Fire Gala and fashion show set for Nov. 9 at Boise Centre.…… MORE
Nampa irrigation system shut down October 7
The City of Nampa will shut down its irrigation system for the season on Monday, Oct. 7, at the same time as Pioneer Irrigation District, Boise-Kuna Irrigation District and Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District. CBS2 reports the City of Nampa also shared additional reminders which include: Do not use house water to irrigate lawns as…… MORE
US Senate Youth Program deadline to apply October 11
Two Idaho high school juniors or seniors have the chance to spend a week in Washington, D.C., to learn about public service careers through the U.S. Senate Youth Program. The Idaho Capital Sun reports the program is accepting two student leaders from each state to visit Washington, D.C., in March 2025 and hear from senators,…… MORE
Caldwell Wagons Ho! event happening Saturday
The Caldwell Wagons Ho! event is free and taking place on October 5. The experience involves bringing in a wagon and supplies to teach children about Idaho history by doing hands-on activities like leather stamping and horseshoe branding. Wagons Ho started with a restored wagon that includes three-decades of “dust and rust” collection of tools…… MORE
‘Name a Snowplow” contest
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Education are working together to kick off the first ever annual ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest. Starting October 1, eighth grade students across Idaho are invited to participate with their classrooms to submit a name. Contest entries will be accepted through the month of October with winning names…… MORE
