Boise School District students will start the year virtually, trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night, locking down a back-to-school plan after a tumultuous summer.
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This month’s election will feature two school levies from districts in Ada and Canyon counties.
Congratulations to Reed Monson of Meridian on landing a new catch-and-release state record for channel catfish. Reed was fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Lowell on July 24 when the 33-inch catfish inhaled his plastic swimbait. His fish narrowly beats the prior record recently set by Scott…
BOISE — The White House’s coronavirus task force released a new report last week that recommends mask mandates for counties and cities in the infectious danger zone, including three counties in Idaho.
As staycation season continues for us in pandemic-struck but beautiful Idaho, anglers are grabbing fishing poles, campers and hikers are filling backpacks with protein bars and water bottles (don’t forget the sunscreen) — and hunters, birdwatchers, trail riders and any and all outdoor enthus…
MERIDIAN — Meridian Dairy Days, an annual event that typically draws tens of thousands, was scaled back this year due to COVID-19. But the dairy show and Meridian Dairy Princess competition went on with safety precautions, and dozens of young agriculture enthusiasts went home with awards.
BOISE — For a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to the coronavirus. At the same time, said a press release, there continues to be an urgent need for bl…
MERIDIAN — After 36 years as a teacher and administrator in Meridian schools, Kevin Roberts summarizes his approach to education in one phrase: I’m on your side. The wording has changed over the years — he credits his sister, also a teacher, with the most recent iteration — but the idea has …
Kelsey Oyler was asleep June 17 when she got a text from her dad who was at work.
NAMPA — Paul Yenor looked like he was going to run away with the 1A Division I state championship trophy.
MERIDIAN — The Rocky Mountain boys basketball team is human after all.
BOISE — The celebration for the Mountain View girls basketball team was almost nonexistent.
MERIDIAN — The Meridian High School boys basketball team spent a decade losing to Borah.
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The Trump administration removed the watchdog over the $2 trillion fund for supporting businesses and people during this crisis. $2 trillion is an unbelievable amount of money to be overseen by a bunch of Trump lackeys.
People with Alzheimer’s and other dementia and their caregivers are significantly impacted by the current crisis and, although dementia in and of itself is unlikely to increase risk for COVID-19, dementia-related behaviors, increased age and common health conditions that often accompany deme…
The holiday gathering featured family favorites with a twist. My friend infused each recipe with the unique profiles of booze: beer cornbread, beef with wine sauce, carrots in bourbon sauce, salad greens tossed with a champagne vinaigrette, and amaretto apple crisp. However, this feast worri…
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Grammy-Award winner Ray LaMontagne will hold an outdoor concert in the Treasure Valley this spring with guest Neko Case.
Idaho Craft Beer Month returns April 2018 for a second year to honor and celebrate Idaho’s craft beer industry. Supported by Idaho Brewers United and Idaho Tourism, there will be events statewide featuring Idaho-brewed craft beer.
Over the course of six Saturdays this spring, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater will present original and interactive performances in Meridian as part of the Imagination Lab program.
The Meridian Symphony Orchestra will present “Water, Water, Everywhere” in concert Saturday.
