‘That’s more of a threat’: Charter commission presses Brabeion Academy leaders over unmet conditions
Leaders of Brabeion Academy have eight days to submit missing contracts or risk revocation of their authorization to open. The Idaho Public Charter School Commission met Thursday to evaluate whether the sports-focused charter school, set to open in Nampa this fall, had met required conditions. The meeting culminated in
UPDATED: State Democratic chair decries school cuts — or some of them
In a fundraising email Friday, state Democratic Party chair Lauren Necochea said Idaho is disinvesting in schools. And she cited some on-the-ground examples — but, notably, omitted one. “As summer begins, parents are already thinking about the classrooms their children will return to this fall. Idaho is giving them...
Neighbors raise traffic, safety concerns over proposed development in Meridian
Neighbors living near the proposed Basque Ranch development site say they are concerned about increased congestion and emergency access as the project moves through the city review process.
Middleton park’s restrooms closed due to vandalism
MIDDLETON, Idaho (CBS2) — The restrooms at Piccadilly Park are temporarily closed following recent vandalism that caused significant damage to the facilities. The City of Middleton states repair work is underway, but delays in obtaining specialized replacement parts have pushed back the reopening timeline. An estimated
Eagle City Council member’s law enforcement memoir fuels his push for stronger public safety...
EAGLE, Idaho — An Eagle City Council member says his life-and-death experiences in law enforcement are driving his mission to keep the rapidly growing city safe. Robert Gillis retired as a sergeant from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after more than 25 years in law enforcement before moving to Idaho. His c
HCA Healthcare earns top health system honor for fourth straight year
West Valley Medical Center and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center are part of a health system that has landed on a prominent national ranking for the fourth consecutive year. At a Glance:. HCA Healthcare‘s Mountain Division named among 15 top health systems. West Valley Medical Center and EIRMC are...
Boise chef wins popular Food Network show after ‘insane day,’ exits with big check
A Boise chef pushed his shopping cart across the finish line of a popular Food Network show Wednesday, winning thousands of dollars. Alex Cardoza, co-owner of Susina , 1621 N. Orchard St., is the latest Idahoan to compete on “Guy’s Grocery Games.” The long-running series, hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri , pits four
Coroner: Shoshone teen dies from injuries sustained in crash on US-26
An 18-year-old Shoshone man has died from injuries he suffered in a crash last week east of Gooding.
Vegetation fire burns near Valnova, forward progress stopped
Firefighters stopped the forward spread of a wildfire near Valnova after crews responded early Friday morning.
The Boise Outlet Mall is closed. Plans for what’s next just shifted into high...
Once, shopping. Soon, shipping. Washington truck manufacturer Kenworth on Wednesday filed a package permits to build a two-story dealership, warehouse and service center on the site that once held the Boise Outlet Mall, a longtime discount staple off South Eisenman Road. The $33 million project will span more than 17 a
