Calling citizen scientists! Help track trout along Boise’s Dry Creek
Hikers and mountain bikers in the Boise Foothills could soon help researchers better understand critical habitat for native Idaho trout during years with poor snowpack. Dry Creek is home to the Redband Trout, which is related to the rainbow trout. It can be hard to tell the difference between them, but redbands have larger and more rounded spots on their bodies, along with a...
Food And Music Lineup Announced For Green Acres Opening Weekend
There's going to be tons of great food options and live local music acts!
Brutal Hard Facts On Why Idaho May Not Be For You!
As Idaho attracts newcomers, cities like Star and Kuna are booming. Learn about the benefits and challenges of this population shift.
Boise Rescue Mission to celebrate 21 graduates from addiction recovery program
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise Rescue Mission Ministries invites the Treasure Valley community to join in honoring the accomplishments of 21 men and women graduating from the Mission's New Life Discipleship & Recovery Program. The celebration will take place on Friday, May 8, at Ten Mile Christian Church, located at 3500 W. Franklin Rd in Meridian, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Blind Boise man loses over 400 pounds in two years at the West Boise...
At his heaviest, Ostermeier weighed more than 660 pounds. In desperation, he arrived at the West Boise YMCA determined to turn his life around.
Doctors warn about the dangers of skipping daily prescription medications for chronic health conditions.
BOISE, Idaho — According to the CDC, 20 percent of adults over the age of 40 are taking at least five prescription medications, making it vitally important to follow each prescription's individual instructions. What's more, medication for chronic diseases can sometimes be so effective that they create a sense...
Kimberly School District’s proposed $57.8 million bond sparks division
The Kimberly School District is asking voters to approve a $57.8 million bond on May 19, sparking debate over property taxes and community growth.
Longtime Boise neighborhood bar to pour final drinks. Its closure is no surprise
The end is near for a familiar neighborhood bar in southeast Boise. The Eastside Tavern , 1228 S. Oakland Ave., plans to call it quits after a final night May 16. Not that this comes as a shock. In a good-natured social-media post titled, “Attention losers,” the bar’s owner revealed in October that “all good things must come to an end,” “my time...
F-16 fighter jets may soon soar over Boise. What does that mean for neighbors?
Could F-16 fighter jets soon roar over a Boise neighborhood? The U.S. Air Force is phasing out older aircraft at bases across the nation. The Idaho Air National Guard could be next to replace its fleet. This transition would mean big changes for the Idaho Air National Guard — and residents living near Gowen Field Air National Guard Base . Here’s what to know: Are...
Idaho is now more a drug ‘distributorship’ than a ‘depository,’ says Canyon County sheriff
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue says, over the years the dynamics of drugs in Idaho has shifted. What was once, what he called a "depository" has now become more of a "distributorship." Making Idaho less of a final stop for drugs but a stop along the way to a wider network of trafficking.
