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Why was a Boise street named after Cesar Chavez? And how that could change

The legacy of Cesar Chavez has been called into question after The New York Times reported Wednesday on sexual assault allegations against the near-legendary activist. One of his accusers, Ana Murguia, 66, told the Times she was motivated to speak out when she learned a street near her Bakersfield, California, home...
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5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Idaho: April 2026

Here are the 5 major retail chains scaling back or closing their doors in Idaho this April. In one of the most high-profile retail exits of the year, the iconic outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is concluding its total physical retail wind-down this month. After the brand's operator, Catalyst Brands, filed for...
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Bystander shares account of drowning incident at pond in Freedom Park

Bystander recalls rescue efforts after a teen boy drowned, while local leaders call for increased first responder support and vigilance around Idaho’s cold, open waters
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Costco Adds Yet Another Menu Item And Idahoans Are Thrilled

Costco keeps adding more menu items and no one is complaining about it!
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Man sues City of Boise, claiming Greenbelt hazard caused wife’s deadly crash

An Emmett man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Boise over the death of his wife following a 2024 bike crash on the Greenbelt.
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🚨 Sign Up for Boise County Emergency Alerts and Know Your Evacuation Zone

The Placerville Fire Protection District urges all residents to be ready for emergencies before they happen. You can sign up for Boise County Emergency Alerts through Alert Sense to get notifications about evacuation orders, severe weather, and other critical incidents. You can also use the Watch Duty app to view...
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Idaho Weather Alert: Burn Scar Flood Risk Spikes Within Minutes of Rainfall Through Spring

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boise, Idaho – Just minutes of heavy rainfall can trigger fast-moving debris flows in wildfire burn scars, creating sudden and life-threatening conditions with little warning across Idaho. According to the...
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Rescheduled ramp work prompts weekend I-84 closures between Garrity, Ten Mile

NAMPA, Idaho — Weekend closures on I-84 between Garrity (Exit 38) and Ten Mile (Exit 42) interchanges have been rescheduled after high winds postponed work earlier this month, according to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Crews plan to set girders this weekend for the Treasure Valley’s first tri-level...
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Idaho lawmakers advance bill to expedite social worker investigations for at-risk infants

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — A 12-day-old infant boy named Benjamin, “Benji,” died in Nampa in December, despite calls to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare asking the agency to check on the baby. The families who tried to get officials to respond to their concerns about the parents, who had prior child abuse...
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West Ada seeks to simplify attendance reporting

BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Ahead of this week’s spring break, West Ada School District administration floated for the first time potential changes to how student attendance is reported and tracked. “This updated policy and regulation is intended to do two important...

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