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Idaho poisoned Snake River for invasive mussels. Was it worth ‘heartbreaking’ loss?
East Idaho News
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August 17, 2025
TWIN FALLS (Idaho Statesman) — The invasive quagga mussels found in an Idaho river in 2023 were microscopic. But to state officials, their presence was enormous. Though the mussels couldn’t grow much larger than a nickel, state officials said an...
Gonzalez claims victory in the Albertsons Boise Open
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 18, 2025
Emilio Gonzalez earned his first Korn Ferry Tour victory while the tournament set a new charitable giving record. BOISE, Idaho — The 36th Annual Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron concluded Sunday with Mexico's Emilio Gonzalez earning his...
Idaho poisoned the Snake River to kill an invasive mussel. Some call the results ‘heartbreaking’
OregonLive.com
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August 17, 2025
The invasive quagga mussels found in an Idaho river in 2023 were microscopic. But to state officials, their presence was enormous. Though the mussels couldn’t grow much larger than a nickel, state officials said an infestation would devastate...
Minor injured on Viper ride at Western Idaho Fair opening day
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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The girl was not seriously hurt. Butler Amusements said the ride "experienced a malfunction due to a faulty sensor," and was immediately repaired. BOISE, Idaho — A young girl sustained a minor injury on the Viper ride during opening day of the...
Things to do in the Loveland area Aug. 17: Farmers market, blessing for animals, Comic Con
Reporter Herald - Colorado
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August 17, 2025
Today City of Loveland Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland. The Aug. 17 market will have a Watermelon Daze theme. The market will run Sundays through Sept. 28 and accepts cash, major credit cards and...
This day in history: A lush garden including a grapefruit tree was flourishing in North Idaho. 150 applied to enforce Prohibition laws
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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From 1975: Lush gardens – filled with beans, rhubarb, cherry trees and grapefruit trees – were thriving in the most unlikely spot: 5,000 feet underground in the Bunker Hill mine near Kellogg. “All I do is water them,” said Ken Miles, a mine...
Idaho Student Killer Never Told Police His Motive: His Disturbing Porn Habits Might Shed Some Light
The Western Journal
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August 16, 2025
A new disturbing detail has been revealed about the life of convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger, the man who took the lives of four University of Idaho students in 2022. Forensics company Cellebrite were given the responsibility of looking at...
Refugee entrepreneurs launch fashion show, telling stories through art
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 17, 2025
The company organizes many different events, striving to bridge commerce with community. BOISE, Idaho — A community development organization founded by Idaho refugees is working to support small business growth while giving back to the local...
Idaho governor gives priority to big business, revenue over solving his constituents’ problems
Idaho Capital Sun
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August 16, 2025
On July 24 at Gov. Brad Little’s “Capital for a Day” event in Orofino, Idaho, about 25-30 participants including myself, mostly from Clearwater County, held a peaceful demonstration at the park in Orofino with signs showing our support for public...
Idaho’s Historic Highway Markers get modern makeover
CDA Press - Idaho
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August 16, 2025
Travelers along Idaho’s roads and scenic byways will soon see the first of the new Idaho Historic Highway Markers. These refreshed signs combine storytelling with modern technology, offering visitors a more immersive experience and a stronger...
Idaho aims to help students through career-technical education
KMVT - Idaho
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August 16, 2025
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — One area of schooling that’s been growing in popularity is skills-based training, like career technical education. Many of these programs received a boost in funding to help accommodate the demand. To help reach that...
Idaho educators support Gov. Little's decision to protect school funding
KHQ - Washington State
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August 15, 2025
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Education Association (IEA) responded to Govenor's Brad Little's recent executive order calling for state budget holdbacks. Layne McInelly, IEA President, expressed mixed feelings about the announcement, emphasizing that...
The Idaho pastor who doesn't mind being called a Christian nationalist
Deseret News - Utah
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August 17, 2025
Pastor Doug Wilson wants America to become a Christian theocracy. And, eventually, a world fully converted to Christianity. He plans to get there “by peaceful means” such as preaching the gospel, he told CNN in a recent report. Wilson, who leads...
Boise State plans to build new science research building to help with capacity needs
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 16, 2025
Boise State plans to build a new science research facility to address decade-long capacity needs. Groundbreaking set for 2027, opening fall 2029. BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University plans for a new science research building to address a...
Idaho Gov. Brad Little orders budget cuts amid tax breaks, revenue shortfall
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday signed an executive order requiring all state agencies other than public schools to cut spending, he announced in a news release. It was the first time since 2020 such cuts have been ordered, according to the...
Idaho governor calls on state agencies to cut budgets by 3%
Spokane Public Radio - Washington State
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August 15, 2025
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is asking state agencies, outside of public schools, to cut spending by 3% by the end of June next year. Little signed an executive order Friday directing the agencies to: review their operations and consider possible...
Boise celebrates 75 years of keeping the river clean with weekend Water Jamboree
ABC 6 - Idaho
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August 15, 2025
BOISE BENCH, Idaho — The Boise River is celebrating a major milestone this weekend as the city marks 75 years of Water Renewal Services that have kept the waterways clean and safe for generations. The Lander Street Water Renewal Facility,...
Police looking for suspects who vandalized Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center
East Idaho News
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August 16, 2025
IDAHO FALLS – Police are investigating a case of vandalism at the Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center. Jessica Clements with the Idaho Falls Police Department confirms there is an active investigation into the incident Saturday afternoon, but didn’t...
Idaho governor signs executive order asking agencies to cut budgets by 3%
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 15, 2025
K-12 public schools are not impacted by the cut request. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed an executive order he is calling "The Idaho Act," continuing down the road of what he calls improving government efficiencies and reducing...
Albertsons Boise Open 2025: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout
Essentially Sports
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August 16, 2025
For 36 years, the Albertsons Boise Open has been a vital platform on the Korn Ferry Tour, offering rising talents a chance to showcase their potential on the path to the PGA Tour. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has played host to...